Fragneto Monforte will host the 2026 Premio Solidarietà Padre Pio on Friday 9 October at 20:30 in the Chiesa Madre of Fragneto Monforte.
The award is described as an annual initiative focused on people and organisations serving vulnerable communities. This year's recipients are Padre Francesco Sorrentino, Antonio Febbraro and Centro Alfredo Rampi Onlus.
The three recipients
Padre Francesco Sorrentino is recognised for his work with the Mensa dei Poveri del Carmine Maggiore in Naples.
Antonio Febbraro is recognised for cultural and humanitarian work related to oncology.
Centro Alfredo Rampi Onlus is recognised for work in environmental-risk prevention, child protection and family support.
Together, the three awards link different forms of service: food assistance, cultural and humanitarian engagement connected with oncology, and prevention and support for children and families.
A scholarship for education
The programme also includes the Maria Buonaguro "La scuola è Vita" scholarship. In 2026 the scholarship is awarded to Michele Pica of Fragneto Monforte.
An evening of words and music
The ceremony is presented by Achille Mottola. The programme includes performances by Daniela Polito, Gilda Pennucci Molinaro and Orchestra Ripa Music Lab 3.0.
Part of the Balloon Festival
The prize is integrated into the wider Fragneto Monforte Balloon Festival. The festival's programme presents it as a multi-day event combining balloon flights, music, culture and local activities.
For readers planning to attend, the essential details are the date, time and venue: 9 October 2026 at 20:30 in the Chiesa Madre of Fragneto Monforte, with the award ceremony, the scholarship presentation and the listed musical performances forming the published programme for the evening.
