International THOMAS MERTON Society Meets in Rome Italy.

Sherri sent me this picture from Italy. I do not know the complete details of it. It mentions Merton in Italian. Can anyone translate this to English for me? She also has a Merton book in her hand. Wish I knew more about this. Anyone help?

P.S. I have heard from Sheri Russo. This was a founding picture related to the initial meeting of the Thomas Merton Society on Dec. 11, 2004, in Rome, Italy. More details will follow.