Pilgrimage to

2016

Italy & Medjugorje

Oct. 17: Our Jubilee Year of Mercy begins as we board our flight from our local airport for an
overnight flight to Rome, Italy.
Oct. 18: Upon arrival in Rome we begin with a sight-seeing tour of the Eternal City, viewing
land marks such as the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, and the Roman Forum, giving us a
general overview of the city that will be our home for the next few days. Following hotel check in,
liesure time before dinner. Overnight Rome

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Oct. 19: This morning after an early breakfast, we participate in a Papal audience (pending the
Popes schedule) at St. Peters Basilica, location of one of the Holy Doors, which well have the
oportunity to pass through to gain a plenary indulgence. Following a lunch break, we will visit the
Vatican Museum including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peters Basilica. Well finish the day with
a visit the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon as well as the Piazza Navona, with its
famous Fountain of the Four Rivers. Dinner. Overnight Rome
Oct. 20: Following breakfast, we will visit and pass through the three remaining Holy Doors of
Rome, located at St. John Lateran, St. Paul Outside the Walls, and St. Mary Major, which is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary where a reliquary containing part of the Holy Crib of Bethlehem
rests. It was carried to Rome by Christian refugees during the Muslim conquest of the Holy Land
in the 7th century. Remainder of the day at leisure. Dinner. Overnight Rome
Oct. 21: After breakfsat and morning Mass, we will depart for a visit to the Catacombs of St.
Callista, where will see how the early Christians lived. Following a break for lunch, well enjoy
Rome at leisure. Dinner. Overnight Rome

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Oct. 22: Following breakfast, we make our way to visit Assisi, home and foundation of the Franciscans. Upon arrival in Assisi, well visit the church of St. Mary of the Angels as well as the cave
that St. Francis often retired to for prayer. Following a lunch break, we enjoy mass at the Basilica
of St. Francis, and a guided tour of the Basilica before making our way up the hill to the Church
of St. Clare. There, well have an opportunity to venerate her tomb, where her body lies barely
corrupt after many centuries. Remaining of the afternoon will be spent at leisure, observing the
peace and tranquility that make Assisi so timeless. Dinner. Overnight Assisi
Oct. 23: After breakfast at our hotel, well enjoy Assisi at our leisure before departing for our flight
to Croatia. Upon arrival we will transfer to our for check-in. Dinner. Overnight Dubrovnik
Oct. 24: Following breakfast, well enjoy a walking tour of Old Dubrovnik; starting with the
Rectors Palace, Bell Tower clock, Orlandos Column and the Sponza Palace. We will also visit
the Dominican Monastery as well as the Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the
oldest in the world. Following a break for lunch, we leave Dubrovnik, known as the Pearl of the
Adriatic, on our short journey to the beautiful village of Medjugorje. While in Madjugorje, some
of the activities will include, well assemble each morning at 10:00 a.m. at St. James Church for
the English language Mass, well follow the path up Apparition Hill where the visionaries first
encountered Our Lady, well pray before the cross that commemorates the spot where Mary first
appeared to the visionaries, as well as The Blue Cross, which is a place of great healings and
graces, at the base of Apparition Hill. Each evening at 6:00 p.m. we will join the villagers and
pilgrims to pray the rosary. The apparition takes place usually arround 6:40 pm and are followed
by the Croatian Mass and the Blessing of the Sick as well as the blessing of Religious articles. We
will have the opportunity to climb Krizevac Mountain where, in 1933, the villagers built a 30
high cross on the anniversary of Jesus crucifixion. Dinner. Overnight Medjugorje
Oct. 25: Following breakfast, we will spend the day in Medjugorje experiencing the same schedule as the day before. Dinner. Overnight Medjugorje
Oct. 26: After breakfast, we will again have the opportuinty to experience the same schedule as
the day before. Farewell dinner. Overnight Medjugorje
Oct. 27: Following breakfast, we depart, with a renewed sense of pilgrimage and great memories,
for our return flight home.

Includes:

Cost Per person:

Double Occupancy $
Single Occupancy $

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Roundtrip airfare Luggage handling Professional tour escort

Airport taxes and fuel surcharges Motorcoach in Europe Mass along the Pilgrimage route
Hotels 7 nights (3 & 4 star ratings) Breakfast and dinner daily Local Guides where applicable
Sightseeing and admission fees per itinerary

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