Carini, February 2nd, 2026 – The community of Carini celebrated the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, known as Candlemas, at “the Mother Church”. The Holy Mass was presided over by Archpriest Father Giacomo Sgroi, Ecclesiastical Knight of Grace, in the presence of a delegation composed of Noble Knight Commander of Grace Pietro Francesco Mistretta, Knight Commander of Merit Antonio Fundarò, and Knights Salvatore Biondo and Giulio Pillitteri.
At the end of the homily, Don Giacomo greeted and thanked the Knights as well as the Vice Delegate for Sicily, Noble Knight Grand Cross of Grace Antonio Di Janni, for their support of the Carini community.
Monreale, January 22nd, 2026 – The Sicilian delegation donated early childhood supplies to the Church of Sant’Antonio Abate, delivered by volunteers Lia Giangreco, Sonia Lo Monaco, and Antonella Zito. In addition to pasta, baby food, and diapers, mothers in need received pandorini (small cakes) for their older children.
S. Martino delle Scale, January 12th, 2026 – Like every month, a donation was made to the Benedictine Caritas of S. Martino delle Scale. The Vice Delegate for Sicily, Antonio di Janni, gave to Don Bernardo, director of the charity, some supplies for children from less well-off families, as part of the “Briciole di Salute” project in the Monreale area.
Acireale, December 21st, 2026 – Following the reopening ceremony of the Blessed Sacrament chapel, which took place in the presence of Acireale’s civil and military authorities, several Knights participated in the Eucharistic celebration presided over by His Excellency Monsignor Antonino Raspanti, Ecclesiastical Knight Grand Cross of Grace. During his homily, the prelate mentioned the “gift-mission” that God entrusted to Saint Joseph, as the foster father of Jesus. The Knights have embraced this “mission” by committing themselves to the “Briciole di Salute” project. Those present included Knights Massimo Putrino, Giuseppe Longo, Diego Bellia, Giuseppe Di Gregorio, Luca Longo, Giovanni Patti, Cosimo Costa, Antonino Amato, and Marcello Cantone.
