Introducing the “Don Dolindo Ruotolo” Study Center
The Don Dolindo Ruotolo Study Center is a research institution focused on studying the life and works of the Servant of God Don Dolindo Ruotolo (1882-1970), an Italian priest known for his mystical writings. The Study Center is part of the Università “Montemurro-D’Ippolito” located in Portici, Italy.
Some key facts about the Don Dolindo Ruotolo Study Center:
- It was established in 2022 and officially approved by the University “Montemurro-D’Ippolito” to conduct historical and cultural study on the Servant of God Don Dolindo Ruotolo.
- Its mission is to promote academic research and public understanding of Don Dolindo Ruotolo's life and mystical writings through historical and cultural study.
- The Study Center is overseen by the Rector of the University “Montemurro-D’Ippolito” but operates independently from the sainthood cause of Don Dolindo Ruotolo.
- The Study Center's website is https://www.uniupc.it/?page_id=583 It provides information on membership, donations, activities, and resources related to Don Dolindo Ruotolo.
- The Università “Montemurro-D’Ippolito” itself is a Catholic university founded in 2022 in Naples, Italy with the goal of promoting intercultural and intergenerational dialogue.
- The Don Dolindo Ruotolo Study Center was established in part due to the efforts of Grazia Ruotolo, Don Dolindo's niece (Her Father Umberto is Don Dolindo’s cousin). As a family member dedicated to preserving her uncle's memory and spirituality, Grazia petitioned the University “Montemurro-D’Ippolito” to formally found the Study Center in order to promote greater academic research into Don Dolindo's life and works. Grazia remains involved with the Study Center as an advocate for continuing to spread knowledge of her late uncle and his contributions.
- The Don Dolindo Ruotolo Study Center is directed by Professor Ciro Romano Magnificent Rector and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Catholic People's University "Montemurro-D'Ippolito" of Portici (Naples). https://unina.academia.edu/CiroRomano
See this post on Facebook by Professor Ciro Romano and Grazia Ruotolo.
If you are interested in helping to advance academic research on the servant of God Don Dolindo Ruotolo, I encourage you to reach out to the Don Dolindo Ruotolo Study Center at https://www.uniupc.it/?page_id=583 As a research institution, the Study Center welcomes those who would like to contribute their time, skills or expertise to help deepen understanding of Don Dolindo's life and works. Whether through assisting with research, translating materials, or providing historical knowledge, your contributions have the potential to aid in advancing studies on this important figure. The Study Center is dedicated to promoting Don Dolindo Ruotolo and would welcome help from those interested in furthering knowledge about his legacy.