At the Monastery of San Michele, only two cloistered nuns remain, both of advanced age. The bishop of the diocese, Monsignor Angelo Giurdanella, has promoted the initiative "Custodire un dono" to prevent the monastery from closing. For this reason, he made a formal request to Mother Abbess Stefania Robione (Order of Saint Benedict) of the monastery of Santa Maria di Rosano (Rignano sull’Arno, Florence), asking that some nuns be sent to Mazara del Vallo to support and revitalize the monastic community, thus avoiding the painful prospect of the monastery's suppression. Two months have passed since this request, and unfortunately, some difficulties seem to be emerging that are slowing down its acceptance. "In light of this situation, we strongly feel the need to entrust ourselves to the faithful and persevering prayer of the People of God," says the bishop. Hence the invitation to all the faithful of the diocese to join in an intense prayer initiative, "so that the Lord may enlighten ...