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SOUTHEAST ASIA: EVENTS OF APRIL 2025

6/05/2025

Bangkok, April 21-25 2025

The Constantinian Order, thanks to its Special Consultive Status to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations Organizations, and Observer at the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP) has been invited to join the The eighty-first session, held at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, guided by the theme “Regional cooperation for resilient and sustainable urban development in Asia and the Pacific”.
The Delegate for Southeast Asia, H.E. Don Antonio Benedetto Spada, Knight of the Royal Order of Saint Januarius, has designated the Vice Delegate Dame Commander Paola Benaglia to participate to this be part of this conversation on shaping sustainable, inclusive and future-ready cities for all and to drive regional cooperation.
It was a good opportunity to greet H.E. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary of ESCAP meet government leaders, planners and experts also thanks to a reception hosted by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Bangkok, April 23 and 25, 2025

His Excellency the Most Reverend Archbishop Peter Bryan Wells, Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See to Thailand and Cambodia, and Apostolic Delegate to Laos since 2023, has adviced the signing of the Book of Condolence at the Apostolic Nunciature in Bangkok to mourn and give thanks for the life of our Pastor, and arranged a Holy Mass held at Assumption Cathedral for the repose of the soul of His Holiness Pope Francis.

The Delegate for Southeast Asia, H.E. Don Antonio Benedetto Spada, Knight of the Royal Order of Saint Januarius, has requested the presence of the Vice Delegate Dame Commander Paola Benaglia at this solemn occasion, joined by religious leaders from all faiths in Thailand and the Diplomatic Corps.

The Vice Delegate has honoured the legacy of our beloved Holy Father handling to H.E. the Nuncio a donation for the earthquake victims in Myanmar, gathered by contribution from H.E. the Delegate, the First Secretary of Delegation, the Vice Delegate herself and her brother visiting Thailand.

SOUTHERN EAST ASIA: 25-28 FEBRUARY 2025

17/03/2025

Bangkok, 25-28 February 2025 – The Constantinian Order, thanks to its Special Consultive Status to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations Organizations, and Observer at the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP) has been invited to join the Twelfth Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development, held at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok.
The Delegate for Southeast Asia, H.E. Don Antonio Benedetto Spada, Knight of the Royal Order of Saint Januarius, has designated the Vice Delegate Dame Commander Paola Benaglia to participate to this Conference which theme was “Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for leaving no one behind in Asia and the Pacific”.
Sustained economic growth in Asia and the Pacific has lifted millions out of poverty, yet progress lags—less than 1/6 of targets are on track.
Leaders stressed the urgency of bold, targeted actions to accelerate progress: investing in climate resilience and clean energy; transforming food systems; harnessing tech for inclusive, sustainable growth, highlighting the need for a just transition to green and blue economies—ensuring sustainability while creating decent jobs.

Naples and Campania: Holy Mass for the centenary of the passing of Queen Maria Sofia

25/02/2025

On the first centenary of the passing of the last Queen of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Maria Sofia von Wittelsbach, on Sunday 19^th of January 2025 the Delegation of Campania commemorated the courageous Sovereign with a Holy Mass in the presence of H.R.H. the Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Grand Prefect, the Delegate for Campania Marquise Federica de Gregorio Cattaneo di Sant’Elia and Doctor Aurelio Badolati, Vice Delegate for Calabria.

The ceremony officiated by Father Roberto Spataro SBD, of the Pontifical Academy Latinitatis, was held in the Palatine Chapel of the Royal Palace of Caserta, which was inaugurated by King Ferdinand IV 240 years ago, during the Christmas night in 1784. The pieces masterfully performed on the pipe organ accompanied the entrance of a large group of Constantinian Knights and Dames.

The choir “Resonare Fabritis” conducted by Maestro Guglielmo De Maria, with the talented soprano Mariachiara Vigoriti, performed the songs that accompanied the religious Function. During the Homily, Mons. Luigi Castiello remembered the strong personality of the Sovereign, who survived the loss of the Kingdom for a long time, remaining very attached to the acquired Homeland and to the populations over which, for a short time, she had reigned together with her husband.

After the pray of the Constantinian Knight, read by Com. Giulio del Vaglio, the Delegate of Campania took the floor to report the message from H.R.H. the Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro, Chief of the Royal House and Grand Master.

Before the end of the Mass, Father Spataro came to H.R.H. the Grand Prefect paying homage in his native language. Among the numerous Knights were also present the Noble Doctor Antonio Oliverio, representative for the city of Crotone, Dame Simona Delfino, representative for the city of Alessandria, and Com. Lt. Giuseppe D’Amico, Delegation Secretary for Molise.

After the Mass, the participants gathered at the Masseria Giosole in Capua for a convivial moment.

SICILY: END OF JANUARY/ BEGINNING OF FEBRUARY 2025 ACTIVITIES

19/02/2025

On Sunday the 2^nd of February, on the feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, the Knights of the Delegation of Sicily participated in a religious function at the Abbey of San Martino delle Scale. The liturgy, presided over by Prior Father Mariano Colletta, was also attended by the Grand Prefect, H.R.H Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies. During his homily, the Prior recalled that the blessing of the candles symbolises the light of Jesus that illuminates people. At the end of the Mass, the Delegation donated to the Abbey a 17^th century painting depicting the Madonna of Trapani. The painting was delivered to the Prior by H.R.H the Grand Prefect and the Vicar Delegate Noble Antonio di Janni. The Prior also thanked the Delegation on behalf of the Most Reverend Father Abbot Father Vittorio Rizzone. Afterwards, Princess Beatrice and the Knights participated in a fraternal agape in the refectory, enjoying delicacies prepared by the Benedictine monks.

On Friday the 31^st of January, H.R.H the Grand Prefect delivered the parchment to General Angelo Colucciello, Commander of the Police of Palermo, accrediting him as Knight Officer. The Vice Delegate Antonio di Janni, the Chancellor Claudio Ragusa and the Assessor Dario Falzone were present at the cremony.

On the 26^th of January 2025, a Holy Mass was celebrated in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lourdes at the Church of San Cataldo in Enna, during which the relic of Saint Bernadette was presented. The ceremony was attended by the Knights of the Delegation of Sicily, led by the Vice Delegate, together with the Chancellor and Commander Gasperino Como. The Knights were welcomed by the referent of the Enna province, Commander Matteo Bertino, by Knight Officer Alessandro Balsamo, by Knights Marco Milazzo, Elio Virone, Claudio Fazzi, Giuseppe Mastrobuono, Giovanni Paternò, and by Dames Giuseppina Crescimanna and Angelica Zarba. On the occasion of the festivities, the Knights donated clothes, games and food for children, as part of the ‘Briciole di salute’ project. The gifts were collected by priest Father Carmelo Salinitro and Reverend Gabriele Serafica. At the end of the Mass, the Constantinian Knight’s prayer was read by Knight Elio Virone, followed by a convivial dinner during which the future projects of the delegation were discussed.

CALABRIA: INIZIATIVE DI FEBBRAIO 2025

19/02/2025

Il 2 febbraio, secondo il calendario cattolico, si festeggia la Festa delle Candele o Candelora. La Delegazione Calabria ha celebrato la ricorrenza attraverso due iniziative benefiche: a Cosenza, con una donazione di generi alimentari; e a Reggio Calabria nella chiesa di Santa Maria della Candelora, insieme a Dame e Cavalieri Costantiniani. Dopo la funzione liturgica, presso la mensa parrocchiale le Dame e i Cavalieri hanno offerto e servito il pasto. Monsignor Luigi Cannizzo, Priore Vicario della delegazione e parroco della chiesa di Santa Maria della Candelora, ha benedetto le candele per poi precisare la ricorrenza che simboleggia la luce della fede e della speranza. La Delegazione desidera ringraziarlo in quanto, con la sua parrocchia, offre quotidianamente sollievo ai più bisognosi.

“Ho avuto il privilegio di poter servire il pranzo a persone meno fortunate di noi e senza fissa dimora”, ha commentato Don Gianpietro dei Principi Sanseverino dei Baroni di Marcellinara, Delegato per la Calabria. Anche il coinvolgimento di numerosi giovani, dunque “un segnale di speranza per il futuro della fede cristiana”, è stato sottolineato dal Delegato regionale. Un sentito ringraziamento, infine, è stato dal Delegato Vicario Aurelio Badolati rivolto a tutti coloro che hanno reso possibile questa iniziativa: “Attraverso gesti concreti di aiuto e condivisione, il Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio prosegue nella sua missione di servizio”.

Polistena (RC), 3 febbraio – La Delegazione Calabria ha donato beni di prima necessità a una famiglia ucraina, con il figlio più piccolo ricoverato nel reparto pediatria dell’ospedale di Polistena. Questo gesto esprime il sostegno concreto in un momento di difficoltà. La famiglia ha accolto con gratitudine l’iniziativa, che si inserisce nelle più ampie azioni solidali promosse dalla Delegazione Calabria per supportare chi vive in condizioni di vulnerabilità.

Cosenza, 2 febbraio – A seguito della momentanea chiusura del banco alimentare della Diocesi di Cosenza e volendo esaudire la relativa richiesta di prodotti di prima necessità fatta da Mons. Dario de Paola, cappellano della città di Cosenza per l’Ordine e parroco della chiesa di Santa Teresa, la Delegazione Calabria ha effettuato una cospicua donazione di generi alimentari, che contribuiranno al sostentamento di circa 90 famiglie bisognose.