Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026 FBI Boston Recovers 17th he Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is proud to announce it has recovered a 17th century reliquary urn, carved and gilded in wood, believed to be one of 17 ecclesiastical artifacts stolen from the Church of San Michele Arcangelo di Cangiano sometime between August 1, 2012 and August 31, 2022. The FBI has orchestrated its return to the Italian Republic where a forT mal repatriation ceremony was held yesterday. The FBI, at the request of the Italian Ministry of Culture, recovered the opulent 17th century reliquary urn on February 11, 2026, from an antiques dealer based in the Northeast who had purchased it from another antiques dealer in Italy. The dealer has voluntarily relinquished ownership of this historic artifact so it can be returned to its rightful home. “WE’RE STILL HERE!” Since 1947 MALDEN AUTO BODY Book online: Maldenauto.com 49 Robin St., Everett, MA 617-389-3030 * Maldenab@yahoo.com Over 79 years of exceptional service! Massone Family Owned & Operated Century Reliquary Urn Stolen from Italian Church This urn represents a signifi cant piece of Italian history and is registered in the inventory of the Historical Artistic Heritage Items of the C.E.I. (Italian Episcopal Conference) Italian Dioceses and is subject to protection by the Italian State based on the Accords in force with the Vatican City State. “It ’s incredibly exciting when the FBI can recover a piece of history that carries such deep emotional and cultural significance. After all, this reliquary urn is a tangible link to intense religious devotion and a connection to the generations who lived and AWARDS | FROM Page 1 arship award announcement in the union’s history. This year’s scholarships were made possible through the generosity and solidarity of Teamsters Local 25 members. The awards were presented during the union’s General Membership Meeting in a ceremony featuring remarks from Teamsters Local 25 President Tom Mari. Among the scholarship recipients is Revere’s Angel prayed with it. It represents the intersection of faith, history, and art — elements that are invaluable to the people of Italy and to humanity as a whole,” said Ted E. Docks, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston Division. “This case highlights the power of international cooperation and our collective commitment to safeguard the world’s cultural treasures, no matter where they may be.” FBI Boston initiated this investigation in the fall of 2025 as a result of continued coordination and intelligence sharing between the FBI’s Art Crime Team, the FBI’s Law EnRomero Morales, a recent graduate of Pioneer Charter School of Science II, who will attend Northeastern University this fall. Angel is the son of Jose Angel Romero, a Teamsters Local 25 member employed by Capitol Waste Service. “We have the strongest membership in the country and among the most generous when it comes to supporting the children of our members,” said Teamsters Local 25 President Tom Mari. forcement Attache in Rome, and its counterparts from the Italian Carabinieri. The FBI’s Art Crime Team, comprised of special agents and personnel uniquely trained in art and cultural property investigations throughout the Bureau, will repatriate the urn to the Italian Republic during a ceremony in Rome, Italy, in the near future. Since the team’s inception, the Bureau has recovered more than 20,000 items worth more than $1 billion. For more information, visit: https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/violent-crime/art-theft. “For these students, the support goes far beyond fi nancial assistance. Our union has always believed in uplifting the next generation. Our message to the 2026 scholarship recipients is simple: your future is bright, and your Teamster family will be with you every step of the way.” Teamsters Local 25 also extends special thanks to the companies and organizations that sponsored scholarship awards: Feinberg, Dumont & Brennan; HILB Group, Inc.; Regan Associates, Chartered; Keches Law Group; Regan Communications Group; the Teamsters Local 25 Retiree Chapter; the Teamsters Local 25 Hispanic Caucus; the Michael C. Halley Memorial; the Joseph C. Conlon Memorial; the Francis Ciccarelli Memorial; and the George Rodrigues Memorial. Since 2006, Teamsters Local 25 has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship funding to support the educational goals of members’ children and grandchildren. The union proudly provides annual scholarships to help the next generation of leaders pursue their academic and career aspirations. For more information, please visit www.teamsterslocal25.com. Advertise dvertise Call us at: 781-286-8500 n the Advocate Classifieds!te Classifieds! Advertising that gets results! iin the Adv ca
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