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THE “OLTREMARE” EXHIBITION INAUGURATES AN IMPORTANT CONGRESS CENTRE
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11 May 2012
| The President of the Fondazione Michele Capasso and board member Pia Molinari spoke at the inauguration ceremony for the Centro Congressi d’Oltremare (Overseas Congress Centre). After being welcomed by President Morra, they spoke of the “Euromed Civil Forum”, organised by the Fondazione in 1997 with 3000 participants from 36 countries, which had paved the way to the creation of this important congress facility. |  |
PROTOCOL OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE FONDAZIONE AND THE CITY OF SAN PIO
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09 May 2012
| A Protocol of Understanding was signed between the Fondazione Mediterraneo and the City of Pietrelcina for the international relaunch of religious matters. Among the activities, the awarding of the “Mediterranean Award for Interreligious Dialogue” is foreseen, as well as the “Totem for Peace” and other initiatives including those for young people and peace. The President of the Fondazione Mediterraneo, Michele Capasso, attended the ceremony with fellow directors Pia Molinari and Roberto Caselli; Carmine Nardone of the International Committee was also present. The Mayor of Pietrelcina, Domenico Masone, accompanied by a delegation of town councilors, expressed his personal appreciation for the protocol guaranteeing his full support for the concrete initiatives implemented by the city. These include the “Place for the spirit and prayer, which retrace the life of the Saint Pius. |
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CEREMONY IN MEMORY OF RITA ALLAMPRESE
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09 May 2012
| A ceremony was held to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the death Rita Alamprese, the co-founder of the Fondazione Mediterraneo. After the ceremony in the Church of Saint Pius, a Holy Mass was held in memory of Rita Allamprese. Father Marciano Guarino, custodian of the Convent of the Capuchine Friars of Pietrelcina conducted the mass. The relics of the Saint are held in the Church. |
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THE FONDAZIONE SIGNS THE APPEAL FOR EUROPE
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08 May 2012
The Fondazione signs the Appeal for Europe.
MATVEJEVIC’: THE MAISON DES ALLIANCES IS ESSENTIAL FOR PEACE
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30 April 2012
| The President of the International Committee and co-founder of the Fondazione Mediterraneo and the Maison des Alliances, Predrag Matvejevic’ retraced the history of the Maison and remembered the eminent personalities that have stayed there, as well as the pages of history that have been written within its walls. |  |
THE THIRTY EDITIONS OF MATVEJEVIC’S BREVIARY
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30 April 2012
| At a cermenony, Michele Capasso and Predrag Matvejevic’ presented the various editions of the “Mediterranean Breviary” in thirty languages. The Fondazione Mediterraneo has contributed to the circulation of Matvejevic’s book throughout the world by promoting its publication in several languages including Arabic. |  |
FIFTH EDITION OF THE YACHT MED FESTIVAL
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29 April 2012
| The Fondazione Mediterraneo has been a partner at the Yacht Med Festival since its first edition. It is a major venue for valorizing the resources of the “Sea”, as it lays emphasis on the Mediterranean as an important vehicle of cultural identity. On that occasion, the “Yacht Med Awards” were awarded to Michele Capasso (for peace and dialogue among cultures, Predrag Matvejevic’ (for literature) and Roberto Vecchioni (for art and music). |
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“YACHT MED AWARDS” GO TO CAPASSO, MATVEJEVIC’ AND VECCHIONI
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28 April 2012
| At a ceremony in Gaeta, the “Yacht Med Awards” were awarded to Michele Capasso (for peace and dialogue among cultures), Predrag Matvejevic’ (for literature) and Roberto Vecchioni (for art and music). This was an important acknowledgment for the twenty years’ dedicated by Michele Capasso and Predrag Matvejevic’ in the service of peace and dialogue among the populations of the Mediterranean. |  |
DONATE YOUR 5x1000 TAX CONTRIBUTION TO THE FONDAZIONE MEDITERRANEO
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27 April 2012
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The President of the Fondazione Michele Capasso launched an appeal to the friends of the Fondazione so that they donate their 5x1000 tax contribution to the Fondazione, by signing and submitting the form and quoting the Fondazione’s Tax Number in their tax returns.
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CELEBRATION OF THE TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF CARDINAL CRESCENZIO SEPE AS BISHOP
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27 April 2012
| The President of the Fondazione Mediterraneo Michele Capasso participated in a solemn ceremony at the Cathedral of Naples to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the consecration of Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe as Bishop of Naples. On that occasion, Cardinal Sepe expressed his appreciation of the action undertaken by President Capasso and dedicated two exemplary volumes of the “Giubileo per Napoli“ to him and Pia Molinari. The Jubilee was strongly supported by the Fondazione. |  |