In an atmosphere of joy, festive and tangible emotion was assigned by Municipality of Valdinain the Church of San Giovanni Battista in Fondachello, the Honorary citizenship to the priest Don Antonino Merlinoas a tangible sign of gratitude and affection of the community of Valdina towards a special person who has dedicated his life to the service of others, embodying the highest values of solidarity and Christian love. The idea was shared, from the beginning, both by the Administration and by the City Council, together with prof. Alessandro Giacobelloclose collaborator of Father Merlino.
In addition to the parish priest Father Francesco Farsaci, Father Francesco Arena, Father Francesco De Domenico, Father Antonino Peliti and the deacons Vittorio Rizzo and Antonino Pavone, concelebrated. The mayor Antonino Di Stefano, the deputy mayor Piero Marchetta, the municipal councilors Angelo Pirri and Rosella Nastasi, other members of local politics and many citizens were present. The President of the City Council also took part Antonio Mario Scibilia. Great the joy of Don Antonino Merlin for this gift that the community has chosen to give him.