Thanks to President Antonietta Scopelliti and a few friends, I had the opportunity to get to know this organization better, to gradually immerse myself in it through meetings, discussions, and moments of sharing. Antonietta, with her profound charisma and dedication, has guided me over time, imparting something that cannot be explained right away: it is a feeling, a calling to do good without reservation, to serve others with an open heart. It was thanks to her that I began to understand that there is something unique about this association, something that goes beyond simple volunteer work. This association is driven
by a strong determination: that of leaving no one behind, of never making anyone feel different or excluded.
And living this out in a city like Palma di Montechiaro, which welcomes so many migrants every day who arrive with hope and fear, was for me a strong and clear call. I felt called by the spirit of the Cabrinian mission, that same force that moved Saint Francesca to dedicate her life to the least, the excluded, and the most vulnerable.
The formation I received from Sister Assunta and Sister Maria Regina Canale, which took place in Marina di Alma during the youth camp, was another pivotal moment for me. Thanks to them, I was able to delve into the heart of the Cabrinian mission, learning
not only about the life of Saint Frances Cabrini, but also about her vision of faith and charity, which continues to this day, embodied in every action and every initiative of the association. Over the years, among the experiences I’ve had with the association, there was the
after-school program for Romanian and Palmi children, an activity that also involved meetings and work with Romanian and African families. In these moments, I was able to see how essential it is to offer closeness, encouragement, and support to those who, unfortunately, are far from their loved ones and their homeland. Listening, sharing moments of serenity, and building relationships of trust with the
African children at the Oasi Madre Cabrini center and with their families has been and remains an essential aspect of our mission, because it is not just about providing material aid, but about making these people feel that they are not alone, that there is someone
who supports them and accompanies them on their journey of integration and new life. Also important has been our participation in visits to the elderly in nursing homes, which the entire association organizes every Christmas and Easter to bring a greeting, a smile, and a moment of comfort to those who often experience loneliness.
The formation I received from Sister Assunta and Sister Maria Regina Canale, which took place in Marina di Alma during the youth camp, was another pivotal moment for me. Thanks to them, I was able to delve into the heart of the Cabrinian mission, learning
not only about the life of Saint Frances Cabrini, but also about her vision of faith and charity, which continues to this day, embodied in every gesture and every initiative of the association. Over the years, among the experiences I’ve had with the association, there was the
after-school program for Romanian and Palmi children, an activity that also involved meetings and work with Romanian and African families. In these moments, I was able to see how essential it is to offer closeness, encouragement, and support to those who, unfortunately, are far from their loved ones and their homeland. Listening, sharing moments of serenity, and building relationships of trust with the
African children at the Oasi Madre Cabrini center and with their families has been and remains an essential aspect of our mission, because it is not just about providing material aid, but about making these people feel that they are not alone, that there is someone
who supports them and accompanies them on their journey of integration and new life. Also important has been our participation in visits to the elderly in nursing homes, which the entire association organizes every Christmas and Easter to bring a greeting, a smile, and a moment of comfort to those who often experience loneliness.
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