Last updated on 26 June 2024 by Marco Mintillo
Saturday 30th June approaches and with it the threat that the six Maddalene nuns will be forced to leave the convent of They lived. The decision was made by the parent company of Pleasure for economic reasons, sparking strong concern among the elderly nuns and the guests of the facility.
Resistance in the convent: the nuns who do not intend to abandon their home
The Maddalene nuns, with their mother superior Sister Rosalba Zambonetti in their heads, they are firmly opposed to the prospect of having to move from They lived. None of them have packed their bags and have no intention of doing so. The idea of abandoning the place they have called home for decades scares them and also worries them about the fate of the women hosted in the convent and the two employees.
The ruthless decision of the mother house: a hard blow for the Maddalene nuns
At the beginning of April, sister Franca Barbieri announced his intention to close the convent They lived for economic reasons, citing a lack of vocations, high expenses and the need to balance the books. The deadline is set for June 29thsparking uncertainty and apprehension about what might happen.
The solidarity of the community and the desperate appeal of the mayor of Vigevano
The local community mobilizes in defense of the Maddalene nuns, collecting signatures and support including that of the mayor Andrea Ceffa. Despite the efforts and appeals, the parent company seems adamant in its decision, causing bitterness and frustration among citizens. The future of the nuns and the important charitable work they carry out is still shrouded in mystery.
The uncertain fate of the Maddalene nuns and the resistance in the ancient convent
The convent of the Maddalene nuns, a symbol of solidarity and welcome They lived, risks closing its doors. The elderly religious women, united in the desire not to abandon their place of life and service, are preparing to face an uncertain struggle for the survival of their community. The closure of the convent would mean not only the loss of a precious place for the citizens, but also the end of an important tradition of support for those most in need.
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– They lived: city in the province of Pavia, located in Lombardy, Italy. Known for its castle and the Piazza Ducaleis an important historical and cultural center of the region.
– Piacenza: city located in Emilia-Romagna, capital of the province of the same name. She is known for her artistic and cultural heritagewith numerous monuments and historic churches.
– Sister Rosalba Zambonetti: mother superior of the Maddalene nuns, leader of the resistance against the decision to have to leave the convent of They lived.
– Sister Franca Barbieri: key figure in communicating the decision to close the convent They were living for economic reasons.
– June 29th: final date established for the closing of the convent They lived.
– Andrea Ceffa: mayor of They were living who sided with the Maddalene nuns, expressing solidarity and support in the battle to avoid the closure of the convent.
The case of the Maddalene nuns and the convent of They lived highlights a situation in which religious tradition and social importance clash with economic needs and administrative decisions. The resistance of the nuns and the support of the local community, also represented by the mayor, show the close connection between the history of a place and the people who live there, highlighting the crucial role that institutions such as convents can have within a community .
