Bishop Cesare Di Pietro visits Sant'Antonio Nursing Home in Siderno

On July 28, Bishop Cesare Di Pietro, the newly appointed bishop of the Diocese of Locri‑Gerace, visited the historic Casa di Riposo Sant'Antonio in Siderno, Italy. The nursing home, operating since 1945, welcomed the bishop along with the Sisters of the Holy Spirit, the superior general Suor Cheryl, chaplain Father Tiziano, and the facility’s staff. During the visit, the director explained the home’s mission to provide dignified, family‑like care for its 26 residents. Bishop Di Pietro spoke with the elderly, praised the work of the religious sisters, and celebrated Mass, urging the guests to keep hope and faith alive.

The bishop highlighted the importance of spiritual support for the frail and expressed gratitude for the community’s dedication, recalling his own formation at the Gregorian University and his ties to the Jesuits.