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ItineraryDay 1 ~ Thursday, September 23
Depart the USA today on board your overnight transatlantic jet flight to Rome, arriving the following day. Enjoy a full meal service as well as in-flight entertainment such as movies, music, etc. Day 2 ~ Friday, September 24
Your spiritual pilgrimage begins with your arrival in Rome. After arriving at our guesthouse, we will prayerfully start our pilgrimage with Mass and a brief orientation meeting. After which, we will spend time in St. Peter's Basilica where you will have an opportunity to climb Michelangelo's dome (cupola). Day 3 ~ Saturday, September 25
After breakfast with the Sisters, we will spend our morning (reservations allowing) visiting the necropolis of St. Peter's Basilica ending with the prayerful veneration of the bones of St. Peter (Scavi Tour). Following lunch, we will explore the Major Basilica of St. Mary Major, culminating in Mass with Fr. Christian. To end the day, we will visit the Church of St. Praxedes which houses the pillar from the scourging of Jesus. Day 4 ~ Sunday, September 26
After breakfast, we will travel to visit the iconic Pantheon and St. Agnes in Agony (Piazza Navona). We will then make our way back to St. Peter's Square to pray the Angelus with our Holy Father at noon. We will then take the afternoon exploring and praying at one of the other four Major Basilicas: St. Paul Outside the Walls. We will conclude our evening with a Mass with the Diaconate class at the Pontifical North American College - (light reception following). Day 5 ~ Monday, September 27
After eating breakfast, we will make our way to the Termini train station. After boarding our train, we will take a scenic ride through the Italian countryside, arriving at our destination: Assisi. We will spend the first day in Assisi exploring the breathtaking Santa Maria degli Angeli (which houses St. Francis' Portiuncula). After checking into our hotel, we will settle in for dinner, a free evening, and an overnight in this charming hillside city. Day 6 ~ Tuesday, September 28
As we awake to the beauty of Assisi, we will have an optional early morning hike up to the Cave of St. Francis. After breakfast, we will have the opportunity to visit the Basilica of St. Clare (where we will pray in front of the San Damiano Crucifix of St. Francis). Finally, we will make our way up the hill towards the Basilica of St. Francis where we will celebrate Mass in a private chapel. We will end our time in Assisi with a few hours of free time to explore the historical city, have lunch, and maybe even a bit of shopping. We will board our train in the late afternoon destined for Rome. Day 7 ~ Wednesday, September 29
After breakfast, we will have the extraordinary opportunity to attend an Audience with the Holy Father. The afternoon will be spent visiting the final Major Basilica of St. John Lateran and celebrating Mass at the Holy Cross in Jerusalem. We end the afternoon by joining the Diaconate class at the Church of Jesus for Evening Prayer. Day 8 ~ Thursday, September 30
This morning, we will have the opportunity and privilege of participating in the Diaconate Ordination Mass for Tom Robertson held at St. Peter's Basilica. This is truly a "once in a lifetime" opportunity! After the Ordination Mass, we will join the newly ordained Deacons for a Reception held at the Pontifical North American College. After the Reception, we will take a private tour of the Vatican Museums, the Vatican Garden, and the Sistine Chapel. Day 9 ~ Friday, October 1
After breakfast, we will head to one of the most spiritual places in Rome: the Holy Steps (Scala Santa). These are the very steps that Jesus walked up to meet with Pontius Pilate. After prayerfully ascending these Holy Steps (on our knees), we will make our way to the beautiful Basilica of St. Clement. After lunch, we will share in the celebration of Deacon Tom's first Mass at the Catacomb of St. Callixtus with a tour of the catacombs to follow. DAY 10 ~ Saturday, OCTOBER 2
With vivid memories of Rome and Assisi, we will transfer to the airport and board the return flight back to the USA, arriving the same day. 
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What Places Will We See?There are over 900 churches in Rome, not to mention all the other historical sites. These churches are some of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring in the world. While many tours and other pilgrimages spend two or three days in Rome, we offer the time necessary to see places few others do. Here is a list of places we will visit together as a group, and a few extra places you can visit during your free time:
Major Basilicas:
Incredible Tours and Seeing the Pope:
Historical Wonders:
Breathtaking Churches often missed by others:
And much, much more!!! Registration & PaymentPLEASE NOTE: There are a limited number of spots available. Please register as soon as possible to secure your spot.
The total fee is $3,400 per person. Single occupancy pricing and land-only pricing available upon inquiry. Your reservation is secured only with receipt of your $500 deposit. Deposits are due 7 days after registration. Payment should be made by check and mailed to: St. Charles Catholic Pilgrimages 1257 Fagins Run Road New Richmond, Ohio 45157 We also accept Credit/Debit card payments (4% service fee). If you wish to pay with a card, we will send you an invoice via email with detailed instructions on how to pay through PayPal. There is no deadline to register, but please don't delay, the limited spots are expected to fill up fast. The final payment of $2900 is due June 23, 2021. |
