and the couple will eschew a public carriage processional
so the marriage will unite two of the continent’s oldest dynasties
The newspaper caught up with Edoardo’s father
and descendant of the deposed Italian royal family
Beatrice will become a countess upon marriage and their children will be entitled to titles of nobility
“Edoardo is the only male descendent taking the family into the next generation,” Alessandro said
“He is a count—his wife will be a countess automatically and any of their children will be counts or nobile donna.” Edoardo will also inherit the family seat
a 19-bedroom neoclassical mansion in Casatenovo
Because the Italian monarchy was dissolved in 1946
Queen Elizabeth occasionally creates a new royal title for the couple to share
Since Beatrice’s sister Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank did not receive one when they wed in October 2018
it seems unlikely that the pair will get an active title come May
though nobody really wants to push the issue
The decision was met with a bit of confusion at the palace
he won't be expected to make a speech at Buckingham Palace?”
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The award ceremony for the 2024 Peace Prize will be held on 8 December 2024 in Casatenovo (Lecco)
Among the winners is Sister Flora Galbusera
will host the awarding of the Prize for peace Graziella Fumagalli
The award was established by the Municipal Administrations of Casatenovo
with the collaboration of the Lecchese Committee for Peace and Cooperation among the Peoples
“to remember the figures of Graziella Fumagalli
with absolute dedication and spirit of self-sacrifice
dedicated their lives to the poorest up to the ultimate sacrifice
The award aims to help promote a culture and models of coexistence based on values of solidarity and fraternity.”
responded to the Call for Proposals by applying together with a project of the House of Formosa “Our Lady of Hope“
where Sister Flora worked for several years and is still remembered in the village of the natives “Qom”
Sister Flora Galbusera was born in Rimoldo di Valaperta
Involved in the life of the parish of Casatenovo since her adolescence
she knows the Salesian charism “by reading the Salesian Bulletin” and decides to enter the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians at age 22
“they asked me if I wanted to be a missionary” – she recounts – “and I immediately said yes
I was 29 when I ‘flew’ to Argentina
In the Argentine Province of Our Lady of the Rosary
she worked in the kitchen and laundry of the Salesian House of Villada (then Theologian) from 1961 to 1964
and was Animator of that Community from 1965 to 1970
She was an assistant to the novices (1971-1985) in the Novitiate of the Sacred Heart of Funes (Province of Santa Fe)
much loved and remembered by the FMA novices of that time for her generous dedication
missionary commitment in the formation of new generations
a community that still today remembers with admiration the sacrifice of the beginnings of the work and the joyful patience in devoting herself to consolidate the presence of the FMA in the Community Center of the Nam Qom neighborhood
the fraternity and ability to proclaim God’s love for the poorest among the poor made Sister Flora very happy in those years and still today is fruitful of fruits in the memory of the people
The prize is a financial award that will go to the FMA House of Our Lady of Hope
in support of the mission in the “Qom” community
Presence of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians in Formosa
The Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians has been present in the city of Formosa since 24 March 1987
The foundation of the presence of Our Lady of Hope is due to Sister Flora Galbusera
it has been possible to consolidate a pastoral presence among the aborigines of the native people of Qom with a systematic educative proposal
Formosa is one of the provinces with the highest poverty rate in the Country
the priority pastoral mission of the FMA Community continues to be the animation
and accompaniment of the Community Center “María Auxiliadora” in the neighborhood of Namqom
Sharing with the Qom ethnic group represents a challenge to interact with a different culture
deeply rich in ancestral values and affected by numerous realities that threaten their dignity
this population is undergoing strong processes of cultural change due to urbanization
unlike other native peoples who live in places still uncontaminated
They also live in a suburb of the city of Formosa
the Community Center offers the alternative of a healthy environment and human and spiritual growth
it manages a detachment of the Centro de Capacitación Laboral María Auxiliadora
which belongs to the Salesians of Don Bosco
Here children from 9 to 12 years old receive school support
as well as the teenagers of the Secondary School (from 13 to 17 years old) accompanied by the Sisters and volunteers
Workshops are also offered for young people and women with work opportunities
Another institution with which the FMA collaborates is the Ministry of the Community of the Government of Formosa
through a Child Development Center that offers nurseries for infants and children up to 4 years of age
Day care centers allow young mothers to leave their children in the care of Aboriginal community educators while they study
When the precariousness of the nutrition of children
offering breakfast and lunch became essential
the FMA turned to a funding program for community food services that belongs to the United Nations Development Plan
monitored by the Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Argentine Nation
Thanks to the collaboration with public and/or private entities
the Sisters try to guarantee a quality educative-pastoral proposal
The Community Center is appreciated and valued by the Qom community
the precious presence of Sister Flora in animating the community from the beginning
her respect for the deep desires of this people
At the beginning of the Triennium in preparation for 150th of the first FMA missionary expedition
the Argentine Provinces (ARG) to Lombardy Holy Family (ILO)
rejoice for this recognition to the passion and commitment of this Sister
who give glory to God and the missionary impetus of the Founders and the first missionaries
Hna Flora gracias por tu testimonio de Vida y de Paz… Gozo contigo un abrazo desde Siria
fue una alegrìa inmensa saber que recibiste este reconocimiento de PAZ
Imposible olvidar el testimonio hermoso de tu vida
no nos dejabas pasar nada porque nos querìas verdaderas Hijas de Maria Auxiliadora
sencillas… Dios siga recompensando tanta bondad
Hai donato speranza e sei tu stessa donna di speranza
La tua missione è maternità secondo il Vangelo
Testimonianza che una vita coraggiosa e spirituale continua a generare Vita
E oggi abbiamo bisogno di un cuore come il tuo che ama come ci ama Gesù
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there was a ceremony for the awarding of the Peace Prize 2024 to Sister Flora Galbusera
accepted by her niece and Sister Emilia Musatti
Casatenovo (Italy). On 8 December 2024, at the Auditorium of Casatenovo (Lecco), the ceremony for awarding the “Premio per la pace Graziella Fumagalli
“Promoting the culture and models of coexistence based on values of solidarity and fraternity” was the objective of the evening
largely achieved with the bestowal of the awards to Dr
Ethiopia; in memory of Maria Carla (Marica) Ara
a volunteer in Serbia; and Sister Flora Galbusera
promoters of the initiative; the leaders of the Lecchese Committee for Peace and Cooperation between Peoples
supporters of the Prize; and other personalities were present
they placed at the center the values of solidarity
the promotion of the rights of each person and of every people
indispensable conditions for peace between communities and peoples
The concert offered by the “Cantosospeso” choir with “Songs of Peace in times of war” favored the atmosphere of listening and an intercultural horizon
As the Councilor for culture and peace policies of Casatenovo
“Music is an echo of the message of solidarity and sharing embodied by the women celebrated.”
The event was attended by Sister Flora Galbusera’s niece
former Vicar General of the FMA Institute and Director of the Community of Contra di Missaglia
of the Lombardy Province Holy Family (ILO)
with two sisters of the Community and Sister Armida Spada
Animator of the Community of Cinisello Balsamo with two other FMA
Sister Emilia and her niece were present to receive the recognition from the hands of the Mayor of Lomagna
The prize consists of a plaque and an economic contribution that will be used to renovate part of the building of Mary Help of Christians Community Center in Formosa of the Laura Vicuña Province (ARG)
where the Aboriginal community finds a serene environment for human and spiritual growth through educative programs and workshops for youth and women
Provincial of the ILO Province; Sister Sofia Calberaro
where Sister Flora has given her life among the aborigines in the suburbs of the city; and Sister Silvia Boullosa
who accompanies with affection Sister Flora
currently in a community for elderly sisters from where she continues to follow her beloved mission
Sister Emilia expressed gratitude for the recognition of the passion and the promotional and educative commitment of Sister Flora
especially at this time when the Institute is preparing for the 150th anniversary of the first missionary expedition
left their land to promote a dignified life for all
conditions for peace and the future are laid.”
Sister Emilia continued with a reference to the intense life of Sister Flora
originally from Casatenovo and 29 years old
together with the Sisters of her community
her best energies to the Community of Our Lady of Hope in Formosa
She concluded with the appeal to the young people present to accept the message of these strong testimonies by committing their lives for the poorest:
which still offers love and witness in the land of her missionary gift
the light or lights that Sister Flora has lit and continues to light
We hope that someone from this land of yours and hers will receive its message
so that the poorest may know and realize the greatness and dignity that the Lord Jesus continues to give us
This is the way to give hope to peace in the hearts of people
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