Maurizio Patriciello
Don Maurizio Patriciello is an Italian priest known for his strong stance against organized crime, particularly in the troubled area of Caivano, near Naples. He has been a vocal advocate for youth and community well-being, often addressing the issues of drug abuse and gang violence. Recently, he made headlines when an individual delivered a bullet to him during a church service, an act that has been condemned by political leaders as cowardly and criminal. Patriciello's commitment to promoting legality and support for the community has made him a respected figure in the fight against the camorra.
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Don Maurizio Patriciello expresses concern for Adriano Cappellari after he received threats.
Attentato al giornalista Cappellari, don Patriciello: «Ogni volta qualcuno lascia le nostre foto assieme a Meloni»
Italy· 2026-05-31
Don Maurizio Patriciello is a priest actively involved in community service and has faced threats due to his work.
Bottiglie incendiarie contro l'abitazione di Adriano Cappellari, il cronista vicentino che difese don Patriciello. Meloni: «Un attacco inaccettabile»Italy· 2026-05-31
Don Maurizio Patriciello has denounced the degradation of the Parco Verde in Caivano.
Jlenia Musella uccisa dal fratello al rione Conocal, don Patriciello: «È un ghetto orribile, come era il Parco Verde. Posti creati per isolare le persone»Italy· 2026-02-04
Don Maurizio Patriciello is a priest known for his fight against the Camorra in the outskirts of Naples.
Don Maurizio Patriciellos Kampf gegen die Camorra in Neapels Peripherie
Switzerland· 2025-10-27
Don Maurizio Patriciello, the anti-Camorra priest from Caivano, has been living under police protection since 2022 due to threats from the Camorra.
Kugel statt Kommunion: Warum die Camorra Don Patriciello bedroht - Italien
Austria· 2025-09-30Maurizio Patriciello is a priest who has faced threats from the Camorra in Campania and recently received a bullet during a mass.
Un cura combativo con la mafia en Nápoles recibe una bala en un pañuelo en plena misa | Internacional
Spain· 2025-09-29
Don Maurizio Patriciello is known for his battles against environmental crimes and organized crime in the Parco Verde area.
Chi è don Maurizio Patriciello, parroco di Caivano: da infermiere a prete, le battaglie per l'ambiente e contro i clanItaly· 2025-09-28
Don Maurizio Patriciello is an anti-camorra priest who received a bullet in a church during a mass.
Caivano, proiettile consegnato in chiesa a don Patriciello davanti alla sottosegretaria Castiello: fermato un uomo. Meloni: «Gesto vigliacco e criminale»Italy· 2025-09-28
