Roberto Rocca, BA (Hons), MSc, MPol

Mayor of Bournemouth | Councillor | ✝️ Knight of the Holy Sepulchre & Constantinian Order | Trustee • Governor • Rotarian | 🇬🇧🇮🇹 | BA (Hons), MSc, MPol

[Roberto Rocca, BA (Hons), MSc, MPol @RobRocc]

On May 20th I was honoured to be elected as the 112th Mayor of Bournemouth.
Bournemouth welcomed me and my family 13 years ago. To now serve as Mayor of this wonderful town, with over 200 years of history and 136 years of civic tradition, is truly humbling. #MayorOfBournemouth

[Roberto Rocca, BA (Hons), MSc, MPol @RobRocc]

Honoured and deeply grateful to have been invested yesterday in London as a Knight of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St George.
A solemn and meaningful ceremony centred on faith, service, charity, and Christian values.
#SacredMilitaryConstantinianOrder #Catholic

[Roberto Rocca, BA (Hons), MSc, MPol @RobRocc]

A truly special visit with my wife to the HQ of @RadioMaria in Erba 🇮🇹. As Trustee of @RadioMariaEng , inspiring to see a global mission rooted in faith, service & unity. Grateful for the welcome and for meeting its leaders. #RadioMaria #Faith #Mission #catholic

[Roberto Rocca, BA (Hons), MSc, MPol @RobRocc]

✨ Welcome 2026 ✨
May this new year bring hope, purpose, and the courage to make a positive difference—one action at a time.
Here’s to new beginnings, meaningful connections, and impact that truly matters. 🌍

#HappyNewYear2026 #Hope #Purpose #PositiveChange

[Roberto Rocca, BA (Hons), MSc, MPol @RobRocc]

Christmas Blessings
As we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, I would like to wish everyone a holy and joyful Christmas.
Wishing you all a Christmas filled with grace, joy, and the blessings of the Holy Family.
#Christmas #ChristmasVibes #ChristmasWishes

[Roberto Rocca, BA (Hons), MSc, MPol @RobRocc]

🇬🇧 Remembrance Sunday 2025
Honoured to attend the Remembrance Sunday service with our Bournemouth Sea Cadets Unit.
A deeply moving moment to stand with our cadets, officers, and community to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom.
#LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem

[Roberto Rocca, BA (Hons), MSc, MPol @RobRocc]

During a recent pilgrimage to St Peter’s Basilica and Vatican City, I was honoured to meet H.E. Mons. Dominique-Marie David, Archbishop of Monaco–Monte Carlo and Grand Prior of the Monaco Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.
#OESSJ #Rome #Faith

[Roberto Rocca, BA (Hons), MSc, MPol @RobRocc]

Proud to support Hope for Food!
Our community’s compassion keeps inspiring me — together we’re making a real difference. Recently delivered another car boot full of food (on the right with a dear friend). Every donation brings hope and dignity. 💙🙏
#Rotary #ServiceAboveSelf

[Roberto Rocca, BA (Hons), MSc, MPol @RobRocc]

I’m honoured to serve as a Foundation Governor and Chair of the Finance & Resource Committee at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Bournemouth.
A wonderful community where faith, learning, and care come together to help every child thrive.
#CatholicEducation #FaithInAction

[Roberto Rocca, BA (Hons), MSc, MPol @RobRocc]

What a joy to visit the studio of @RadioMariaEng within the beautiful St Dominic’s Priory — The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary in NW London.
A place where heritage, faith, and broadcasting come together — prayer, catechesis & music reaching hearts daily.
#RadioMariaEngland

[Roberto Rocca, BA (Hons), MSc, MPol @RobRocc]

Honoured to chair the @SeaCadetsUK Bournemouth Royal Marine AGM with the Mayor of Bournemouth, Rotary Verwood, St Michael Lodge, our amazing volunteers and cadets.
Proud of all we’ve achieved together — teamwork, service & community in action! ⚓💙
#SeaCadets #Bournemouth

[Roberto Rocca, BA (Hons), MSc, MPol @RobRocc]

Honored to become President of our Club as we build on our legacy of service. True power lies in our shared commitment to #ServiceAboveSelf. This year, we’ll:
🔹 Strengthen community impact
🔹 Launch meaningful initiatives
🔹 Deepen fellowship bonds
#Rotary #Bournemouth

[Roberto Rocca, BA (Hons), MSc, MPol @RobRocc]

What a fantastic Picnic in the Park at Queen’s Park on Sunday, 15 June 2025! Proud to have organised this community event and as President Elect of East Cliff Rotary – Bournemouth, supporting @ShelterBox. Huge thanks to @BournemouthOne for the great vibes! #Rotary #Community

[Roberto Rocca, BA (Hons), MSc, MPol @RobRocc]

Spent a reflective day at Douai Abbey over Palm Sunday weekend. The monks of the English Benedictine Congregation led a beautiful Lenten retreat—time to pause, pray, and prepare for Easter. A truly renewing experience ahead of Holy Week. 🌿🙏 #Lent #HolyWeek #DouaiAbbey

[Roberto Rocca, BA (Hons), MSc, MPol @RobRocc]

Honored to join the Christchurch & District Royal Naval Association as a proud member of the Royal Naval Association (RNA), the largest international community of the @RoyalNavy .
It’s a privilege to connect with serving personnel and veterans. #royalnavy #royalnavalassociation

[Roberto Rocca, BA (Hons), MSc, MPol @RobRocc]

Thanks to this decree, I have the privilege and honor of using the title of Knight in the Italian Republic. I am deeply grateful and moved to have received this prestigious recognition from the Presidency of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic.

[Roberto Rocca, BA (Hons), MSc, MPol @RobRocc]

The President of the Council of Ministers, Hon. Giorgia Meloni, has decreed the recognition of my title of Knight in the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. 1/3
#knight #italy @GiorgiaMeloni @Palazzo_Chigi

[Roberto Rocca, BA (Hons), MSc, MPol @RobRocc]

A Very Special #Christmas2024! I had the privilege of volunteering:
23 Dec: Delivered hampers with @HamperAppeal, reaching people in crisis.
24+25 Dec: Prepped food and served lunch for @SalvationArmyUK Christmas lunch in Boscombe
Grateful to give Christmas a deeper meaning. 💖

[Roberto Rocca, BA (Hons), MSc, MPol @RobRocc]

May your Christmas be filled with joy, love, and warmth, surrounded by family and friends. May the season bring you peace and the New Year be full of hope, success, and happiness. Wishing you and your loved ones a truly magical Christmas! #MerryChristmas    #Christmas

[Roberto Rocca, BA (Hons), MSc, MPol @RobRocc]

At @StGeorgesCath @RC_Southwark it has been a privilege and honour to meet Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem His Beatitude Cardinal Pizzaballa, and Gran Prior of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, With the Archbishop John Wilson KC*HS. @EOHSJ_EandW