Italian communities honor priest Angelo Galeone and blood donor advocate Milena Mogavero Lo Forte

The Italian communities of Mesagne and Palermo are observing the passing of two notable local figures.

In Mesagne, the community is preparing to commemorate the one-year anniversary of priest Angelo Galeone. The memorial includes the unveiling of a funerary monument at the Mesagne Cemetery and a requiem Mass at the Church of San Giuseppe Artigiano. The event aims to honor his pastoral work and the personal connections he built with the community.

In Palermo, Milena Mogavero Lo Forte, the founder and president of the Thalassa blood donor association, has passed away. Regional Health Councilor Marcello Caruso praised her dedication to promoting blood donation culture and her personal mission to help Sicily achieve regional blood self-sufficiency. The Thalassa association intends to continue her work in blood donation advocacy.