A New Beginning for the Caracciolo Family: Faith, Legacy, and Mission
In a spirit of faith, renewal, and fraternity, the core members of the Pious Union of the Caracciolo Family gathered today at the historic Church of Sant’Angelo di Pescheria in Rome to chart a vibrant new course for their mission. Descendants of the ancient and noble Caracciolo house of Naples, the group came together with a shared commitment: not merely to preserve their esteemed heritage, but to infuse it with new life through active witness and service within the Church.
The meeting opened with a message from Fr. Pierpaolo Ottone, CRM, chaplain to the Pious Union, who spoke with conviction about the importance of humble beginnings. "Every great endeavor is born from small, faithful steps," he said, encouraging members to view the complexities of the present not as barriers, but as opportunities for deeper renewal and creative apostolic work.
Following the assembly, the community gathered around the altar for the celebration of the Holy Mass, presided over by Fr. Teodoro Kalaw, CRM, Father General of the Clerics Regular Minor. Drawing from the Gospel of the day, Fr. Teodoro delivered a stirring homily centered on the transformative power of divine mercy.
"God meets us not in our strengths but in our struggles," he affirmed. "He calls us forward, out of fear and into hope. It is in moving with faith — not just preserving history but embodying mission — that we truly honor the legacy entrusted to us."
The Pious Union of the Caracciolo Family, under the spiritual guidance of the Clerics Regular Minor, exists to foster unity among descendants of the Caracciolo lineage and their spiritual friends, encouraging them to live out the virtues of charity, humility, and service modeled by Saint Francis Caracciolo, founder of the Order and Patron Saint of Italian chefs. Through prayer, formation, and acts of charity, the Union seeks to make the Caracciolino spirit a living reality in today’s Church.
After Mass, a festive luncheon brought members, Fathers, and members of the General Curia together in an atmosphere of joy and fraternity. Around the tables, lively conversations turned toward the future: plans for increased collaboration, the welcoming of new lay associates, and renewed initiatives for evangelization and service.
Today’s gathering was more than a meeting; it was the inauguration of a new chapter — one marked by hope, unity, and a deep sense of mission. With hearts set on Christ and eyes fixed on the horizon, the Caracciolo Family moves forward, determined to bring the light of their tradition into the life of the contemporary Church and the world.
