The naming and inauguration ceremony of the garden in front of the "De Andrè" municipal media library was held this morning in the premises of the former magistrate's court in memory of Don Giovannino Pinna , parish priest of the church of Santa Barbara from 1998 to 2011, who died prematurely 12 years ago at the age of 66 for an incurable disease.
The plaque dedicated to the priest whom everyone affectionately called "Don Giovannino" was inaugurated by the mayor of Villacidro Federico Sollai, with the blessing of Don Massimo Cabua, parish priest of the church of Sant'Antonio since 2022.
The ceremony and the meeting with the schools of the two comprehensive schools of Villacidro “G. Dessì” and “Loru” was organized by the “Mons. Giovannino Pinna” , in collaboration with the University of the Third Age and the municipal administration , with the collaboration of the parish of S. Barbara and the patronage of the Consular Corps of Sardinia.
Don Giovannino was remembered in the words of the mayor of Villacidro Federico Sollai, the mayor of Baressa Mauro Cau and in the testimony of the Knight of the Order of Malta Stefano Odini Carboni.
Many interventions by children during the morning, in memory of a parish priest who has always been present in the life of the Villacidro community with his teachings, his advice and his ability to build bridges and shared paths with listening and respect.
Tonight at 6 pm in the Santa Barbara auditorium , the evening dedicated to the memory of Msgr. Giovannino Pinna . Other testimonies and the preacher Don Claudio Cera will be heard, in dialogue with the public and the students of the University of the Third Age coordinated by the Utev president, Maria Rita Marras .