ITALIAN AMBASSADOR VISITS CASA ITALIANA, HEARS ABOUT AMHS

When Italian Ambassador Armando Varricchio recently visited Casa Italiana, two of AMHS’ founders, Lucio D’Andrea and Ennio DiTullio, were in the right place at the right time to say a few words to him about our Society. The ambassador came to Holy Rosary Church and Casa Italiana on July 10 for the first time since presenting his credentials to President Obama in March 2016. He attended the 10:30 a.m.

Mass in Italian with his wife Micaela and the outgoing First Counselor Carlo Romeo and his family. After the Mass, they and the congregants moved next door to Casa Italiana for coffee and conversation. Ambassador Varricchio stayed for about an hour and graciously accepted the many requests to pose for photos. Lucio and Ennio took the opportunity to say a few words in Italian to the ambassador, explaining to him the origin and purpose of the Society while he listened attentively.

Although this was his first visit to Casa Italiana since becoming ambassador, he is no stranger to Washington since he was the First Counselor and head of the Economic, Trade and Scientific Affairs Section at the Embassy from 2002 to 2006. We wish Ambassador Varricchio much success in his endeavors DC!