{"id":100342,"date":"2026-06-26T13:51:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T11:51:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ofmconv.net\/la-sicilia-francescana-con-branduardi-ha-celebrato-gli-800-anni-di-san-francesco\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T13:53:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T11:53:59","slug":"la-sicilia-francescana-con-branduardi-ha-celebrato-gli-800-anni-di-san-francesco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ofmconv.net\/en\/la-sicilia-francescana-con-branduardi-ha-celebrato-gli-800-anni-di-san-francesco\/","title":{"rendered":"Franciscan Families of Sicily Celebrate 800th Anniversary of Transitus of St. Francis with Angelo BRANDUARDI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>On June 24, 2026, nearly two thousand people attended a concert by singer-songwriter Angelo BRANDUARDI, and his band, to mark the 800<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary of the <em>transitus<\/em> of St. Francis.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The event, organized by the Franciscan Families of Sicily, took place at the Teatro di Verdura, located within the Parco della Favorita, in Palermo (Sicily) Italy. Those attending included civil and religious authorities and representatives of all branches of the Island\u2019s Franciscan Family.<br \/>\nFor two hours, Mr. BRANDUARDI captivated the audience. Performing eleven songs from his album <em>L\u2019infinitamente Piccolo, <\/em>he retraced the most important episodes in the life of St. Francis, as recorded in the Franciscan Sources.<br \/>\n\u201cIt was an event of grace, celebration, and sharing,\u201d said Friar Paolo FIASCONARO, the event organizer. \u201cIt brought the audience closer to experiencing the charism of a man who embodied the Gospel and bore witness to the values of peace, interreligious dialogue, and the protection of nature and creation.\u201d<br \/>\nAfter performing the pieces dedicated to St. Francis, the troubadour-like artist sang and played his greatest hits, engaging the audience in reliving the iconic songs he has composed and performed over the years, songs that have become part of popular memory.<br \/>\nA number of religious leaders attended the concert, including the Most Reverend Corrado LOREFICE, Archbishop of Palermo; three Ministers Provincial: Friar Salvino PULIZZOTTO, OFM Conv.; Friar Nino CATALFAMO, OFM; and Friar Salvatore ZAGONE, OFM Cap.; the Regional President of the Secular Franciscan Order, Carmelo VITELLO; the Vice President of Franciscan Youth, Francesca INDIA; as well as many friars and lay members from the various Franciscan Families.<br \/>\nAmong the civil authorities in attendance were Giampiero CANNELLA, the Undersecretary of State at the Italian Ministry of Culture; Roberto LAGALLA, the Mayor of Palermo; Massimo MIDIRI, the Rector of the University of Palermo; and other local authorities.<br \/>\nThe evening also served a charitable purpose: raising funds for Franciscan missions in Morocco, Kenya, and Colombia, as well as for the children cared for at the Casa del Sorriso in Monreale [near Palermo].<br \/>\nAt the end of the evening, the three Ministers Provincial presented Angelo BRANDUARDI with a wooden San Damiano Crucifix. They also distributed two thousand Tau crosses to those in attendance as a keepsake and a visible sign of Franciscan spirituality.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Friar Paolo FIASCONARO<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On June 24, 2026, nearly two thousand people attended a concert by singer-songwriter Angelo BRANDUARDI, and his band, to mark the 800th anniversary of the transitus of St. Francis. The event, organized by the Franciscan Families of Sicily, took place at the Teatro di Verdura, located within the Parco della Favorita, in Palermo (Sicily) Italy. 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