Happy 20th Wedding Anniversary to TRH Prince Carlo and Princess Camilla!

Photo courtesy of Real Casa di Borbone delle Due Sicilie

Wishing you another wonderful year of marital bliss. May God continue to bless you with love and happiness. Happy Anniversary!

Members of the Order Celebrate the Feast of San Vincenzo, Martire di Craco, and the Anniversary of the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in Little Italy, New York

The statue of San Vincenzo, Martire di Craco, with flowers and the Craco Society's
original standard with embroidered coat of arms of Craco, Matera, Basilicata. 

Warmly welcomed by the Craco Society, members of the Order served as honor guard Sunday morning at the 117th Annual Feast of San Vincenzo, Martire di Craco, at the Shrine Church of the Most Precious Blood (113 Baxter St.) in Little Italy, New York. Mass was celebrated by Msgr. Nicholas Grieco, who spoke at length about the martyrdom of San Vincenzo, San Maurizio and the Theban Legion. In deference to the Order, Monsignor also said a few words about the anniversary of the Battle of the Milvian Bridge (312 AD) and the conversion of Emperor Constantine the Great.

Heartfelt thanks to Fred Spero and all the members of the Craco Society for your warmth and hospitality. It was an honor and a privilege to be a part of your special day and celebrate our faith together. Viva San Vincenzo!

Dame Luisa Cristofano and Cavalieri Vincent Gangone
and John Napoli with Msgr. Nicholas Grieco.

A closer look at the statue of the martyred legionnaire.

The first class relic of San Vincenzo is kept at the foot of the statue.

Beneath the Martyr's palm frond, the Chi Rho
is emblazoned across the saint's scaled hauberk.

Royal Family to Participate in the 25th Anniversary of the Founding of the Movimento Neoborbonico

US Delegation Helps Sponsor Sicilian Poetry Reading with Nino Provenzano at Seton Hall University

Remembering the Battle of the Milvian Bridge

On this day in 312 AD our sacred Order’s patron, Emperor Constantine the Great, defeated the usurper Maxentius at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. The day before the epic battle that changed the world, the Emperor had a vision of the Chi and the Rho (XP), the first two letters of Christ’s name in Greek, and heard a voice proclaim “In Hoc Signo Vinces,” which means “By this sign you will conquer.” Ordering his militia to paint the symbol on their shields, Constantine’s legions won the day against the more numerous enemy. The Emperor converted to Christianity and with the promulgation of the Edict of Milan legalized the faith, thus ending 300 years of religious persecution. Constantine’s guard would became the ancestors of the Knights and Dames of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George and their symbol and the initials IHSV remain on our badges

Votive Mass for Blessed Emperor Karl of Austria Celebrated in Fair Haven, New Jersey

Photos courtesy of Cav. Pasquale Menna

A Votive Mass was celebrated at Nativity RC Church in Fair Haven, New Jersey Thursday evening (October 25th) in honor of the Peace Emperor Blessed Karl of Austria and all the victims of WWI on the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice. The Celebrant and preacher was Rev. Fr. Cav. Michael G. Lankford-Stokes, CSt.J, KCEO, SMCSG, CSMA, SSML. Guest clergy in choir were the Rev. Michael C. Saharic, KCHS, and the Rev. Edmund Luciano III, KHS. The sacred Ministers were dutifully assisted by organist and choirmaster Mr. James Palmer and the Schola Cantorum, Mr. Daniel Bucko, Mr. Joseph Moffitt and Mr. Peter Isherwood. To highlight reconciliation the "Gott Erhalte" and the 1918 Russian Hymn, mortal enemies in the war, were both played and sung. Members of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George, the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, the Order of St. Michael of the Wing and the Emperor Karl League of Prayer were in attendance.

Post Mass reception for fellow area Knights and Dames was graciously hosted by our esteemed confratello Cav. Pasquale Menna.

Volunteers Needed for the November Constantinian Food Walk

Don't just talk the talk, come walk the walk with your knightly brethren at the monthly Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George Auxiliary Corps food walk. On Thursday, November 1st at 7:00PM volunteers will meet at the Church of the Transfiguration cafeteria (29 Mott Street—entrance on Mosco St.) in Chinatown, New York to prepare and distribute food to the homeless. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes and street duds. Anything you can donate (ready-to-eat food, toiletries, etc.) will be greatly appreciated.

Anyone interested in supporting this charitable endeavor can contact Cav. John Napoli at jnapoli@smocsg.com.

Also see: Constantinian Auxiliary Hit the Streets of Lower Manhattan for Inaugural Homeless Food Walk

St. Francis of Paola Church – 100th Anniversary

For more info vist Divine Mercy Parish

Royal Family to Celebrate 20th Wedding Anniversary in Naples

Photo courtesy of Real Casa di Borbone delle Due Sicilie

TRH Prince Charles and Princess Camilla of Bourbon Two Sicilies will be in Naples from November 3rd through 5th to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary. Scheduled events include a folkloristic show on Saturday, Nov. 3rd and Holy Mass at the Basilica of San Francesco Da Paola on Sunday, Nov. 4th in the afternoon.

Recommended Reading — "Italy’s Knights of St. George: The Constantinian Order" by Desmond Seward

Hardcover: 139 pages

Publisher: Van Duren Publishers Limited, 1986

Language: English

Constantinians Support Monthly Malta Walk in NYC

Organizer Francesca Tempesta, DM (second from left in front row), and the

Order of Malta Auxiliary are joined by members of the Constantinian Order

Meeting every third Tuesday of the month at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral rectory (263 Mulberry Street) in lower Manhattan, volunteers can help the Order of Malta Auxiliary prepare and distribute food to the homeless. Anyone interested in supporting this charitable endeavor can contact the Order of Malta Auxiliary at nycaux@orderofmaltaamerican.org or call 917-566-3937. For additional information, the Order of Malta Auxiliary can be found on Facebook at facebook.com/maltaauxiliarynyc.

Votive Mass for Blessed Karl in Fair Haven, New Jersey

Thursday, October 25, 2018

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Church of the Nativity
180 Ridge Road 

Fair Haven, NJ 07704

The Church of the Nativity in Fair Haven, New Jersey invites you to attend a Votive Mass for Blessed Karl, honoring the memory of all victims of World War I on the 100th anniversary of the end of the war. Clergy, laity, and members of the following Orders are encouraged to attend: the SM Order of Malta; the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher; the SM Constantinian Order of St. George; the Order of Ss. Maurice & Lazarus; and the Order of St. Michael of the Wing of Portugal. A light reception hosted by Mayor Pasquale Menna follows the Votive Mass.

Church Mantle and Business attire to be worn per Order tradition. Clergy in Choir Dress with Mozzetta and insignia.

For questions, please email Mayor Pasquale Menna.

A Few Highlights from the White Cross Ball of New York

Photos courtesy of Cavs. Charles Sant'Elia and Anthony Schembri

NEW YORK, Friday, October 12—Members of the Order support the 4th Annual White Cross Ball of New York benefiting the Sovereign Military Order of Malta's works in service to the sick and the poor at the Metropolitan Club, NYC.

Congratulations Gary and Meredeth Krupp!

Papal honorees Meredeth and Gary Krupp

Photo courtesy of Pave the Way Foundation

Congratulations to Gary and Meredeth Krupp who were accorded the Grand Cross of the Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great in recognition of their nearly 20 years of service to interfaith understanding through their Pave the Way Foundation, a non-sectarian organization dedicated to achieving peace.

As reported in the LIHerald, the investiture took place on Monday, October 1st at the Vatican Nunciature in New York City. The awards and papal decree were presented by Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Vatican Secretary for Relations with States, and Archbishop Bernardito Auza, Vatican Ambassador to the United Nations.

In addition to the papal knighthoods, Gary is a Benemerenti Medal holder of the Order and member of Francis I; and Meredith is a recipient of the Vatican’s Servant of Peace award.

Volunteers Needed for the October Malta Walk in NYC

This Tuesday, October 16th at 7:30 PM members of the Constantinian Auxiliary Corps will join the Order of Malta Auxiliary for their monthly “Malta Walk” street ministry. Volunteers meet every third Tuesday of the month at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral parish house at 263 Mulberry Street in lower Manhattan to prepare and distribute food to the homeless.

Anyone interested in supporting this charitable endeavor can contact Cav. John Napoli at jnapoli@smocsg.com or the Order of Malta Auxiliary at nycaux@orderofmaltaamerican.org or call 917-566-3937. For additional information, the Order can be found on Facebook at facebook.com/maltaauxiliarynyc.

The 74th Annual Columbus Day Parade in NYC

Statue of Christopher Columbus in front of the 

Columbus Citizens Foundation Townhouse.

NEW YORK, Monday, October 8, 2018 — Members and friends of the Order participated in the 74th Annual Columbus Day Parade along 5th Avenue in Manhattan. – Photos by Cav. Napoli

Members and friends of the Order rally around
our Delegate, HE Cav. John M. Viola.

Count Justin Morin-Carpentier and Vincent Gangone Jr.
with a bevy of Miss Italia NY contestants.

The parade saunters by St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Outside the cathedral we met Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo greets John.

During a commercial break, comedian Joe Piscopo takes a selfie with our Delegate.

Devotees of San Pio on the Red Carpet.

The Majorettes di Casperia, Rieti strut their stuff.

Members of the Orden de Caballeros de las Capa Española de Valencia.

HRH Princess Camilla and Les Anges Gardiens

HRH Princess Camilla offering food to the homeless
Photo courtesy of Real Casa Bourbon Two Sicilies

MONTE CARLO, October, 8th 2018 – HRH Princess Camilla of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duchess of Castro, Ambassador of “Les Anges Gardiens” Foundation participated with the association’s volunteers in the weekly distribution in Monaco, in order to help hundreds of people who have been abandoned in the streets. Warm food, biscuits, milk, tissues and others products have been distributed to the needy people.

Source: https://www.realcasadiborbone.it/category/news/

Constantinian Auxiliary Hits the Streets of Lower Manhattan for Inaugural Homeless Food Walk

The volunteers are all smiles (Photos by Cav. John Napoli)

Thursday evening, volunteers gathered at the Church of the Transfiguration (29 Mott Street) in Chinatown, New York to prepare and distribute food to the homeless. Forming assembly lines in the cafeteria, our spirited little group diligently put together 24 bags of ready-to-eat food and toiletries. In addition to time, each volunteer brought something to give, however the lion's share of the food was generously donated by our dear friends at Caffé Napoli (191 Hestor Street) in Little Italy.

Packed and raring to go, we each took a few parcels and pounded the wet and humid streets of Chinatown and Two Bridges. The bulk of the food was distributed in Five Points and nearby Columbus Park Pavilion, where the homeless regularly seek shelter from the elements. Needless to say, each and every recipient was grateful for the kind words and care packages. 

Many thanks are in order to Antonio, Anna and Konstantinos Mavrianos-Cesare. This walk doesn’t happen without you. Thank you Andrew Giordano of the St. Rocco Society of Potenza, Raymond Guarini of Italian Enclaves and my consorella, Dama Rosanna Minervini of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George. Your hard work and dedication are truly inspiring. Thank you to Maria and Lou of Caffé Napoli who sought us out to contribute to this worthy cause. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Special thanks to Pastor Lo for your support and blessings. It is an honor to serve with such an outstanding group of people. God Bless you all. IHSV

Volunteers will continue to meet every first Thursday of the month at 7:00PM at the Church of the Transfiguration at 29 Mott Street in Chinatown, New York.  Anyone interested in supporting this charitable endeavor can contact Cav. John Napoli at jnapoli@smocsg.com

Before heading to the church we picked up the food from Caffé Napoli

Antonio, Anna and Konstantinos Mavrianos-Cesare 

Caffé Napoli donated a heaping tray of penne marinara and bags of focaccia

Andrew Giordano of the St. Rocco Society of Potenza and
Raymond Guarini of Italian Enclaves stuff containers with the pasta

Konstantinos happily pitches in

The care packages were brimming with provisions

Volunteers head to Columbus Park to distribute the packages