Cost for the pilgrimage is $3100 per person. Just in the month of July (2007), the councillors of Santiago and Assisi decided to twin these two towns for the common cultural and spiritual affinities, re-proposing the pilgrimage as a real source of a "new" evangelisation. Keep in mind that Assisi was built on a hillside so everywhere you go from Hotel Giotto is either up or down steep, uneven cobblestone streets which can be difficult to walk on. We will then spend the morning at the Basilica of St. Clare, and reflect on her life and lessons of nonviolence with Friar Michael and Ken. Buffet breakfast. It will also cover fees associated with certain reservations needed for group access at sights in Assisi. It is completely FREE so that everyone can experience a pilgrimage during this tough year of 2020. Buffet breakfast. Two transfers: from Spoleto to Trevi, and Bevagna to Eremo delle Carceri. We retrace Francis and Clarestravels from Assisi to other cities withimportant Franciscan legacies: In each location, we are immersed in thesignificant stories, miracles and eventsof each saints life and their resonancefor our lives. Led by Pace e Benes Dr. Ken Butigan and Friar Michael Lasky, OFM Conv. 4pm we will begin with welcomes, introductions, overview of the week, presentation with Ken Butigan and evening Mass with Friar Michael. Something to consider: We recommend arriving early to Assisi. Viterbo faculty member Laura Nettles of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration knows the critical importance of study abroad experiences in education. Lunch and afternoon free. preparation before the pilgrimage, including practice walks, setting our personal intentions for the journey, and background reading on St. Francis and the spiritual practice of pilgrimage. He is a member of the Province of St. John the Baptist (Cincinnati, Ohio) of the Order of Friars Minor and citizen of Canada. St. Francis Pilgrimages is owned and operated by Bret and Katia Thoman. We continue with our sightseeing tour, visiting the major sites associated with St. Francis and St. Clare, including the Chiesa Nuova, built atop the childhood home of St. Francis and the Church of St. Clare, St. Francis contemporary and founder of the Order of the Poor Clares. John Mattras | Franciscan Spirit Tours | 646-861-3634| 646-736-7964 | info@franciscanspirittours.com The church of Santa Maria Maggiore was the cathedral of Assisi before 1036 when the church of San Rufino took over the position, but what we see today dates back to the 12th century. The application for the May 2023 Assisi Pilgrimage is now open! DAY 4: ASSISI: CARCERI HERMITAGE & BASILICA OF ST. MARY OF THE ANGELS. Thistradition originated with St. Francis, who staged the first nativity scene onChristmasEve in 1223 whilevisitingGreccio. Soc. After starting in Rome, the group will visit Assisi, Viterbo, Greccio, and Gubbio. Hardies have a personal connection to this region of Italy and are eager to share their knowledge of Italian culture, Franciscan spirituality, as well as the spiritual practice of pilgrimage. A celebratory dinner on the last night of the pilgrimage. Louie . DAY 2: ARRIVE ROME / ASSISI We arrive in Rome and are met by our professional tour manager and board our private motor coach for the scenic drive to Assisi, nestled on Mt. Activity Level. to the town down below. Currently, Paul provides mentorship and spiritual direction for members of the 12-step and LGBTQ+ communities. . This trip then will be a retreat time of prayer, personal renewal, and invigorating discussion, a holy pilgrimage in the long tradition of Christian spirituality. We then continue to Assisi and our hotel. Scheduled for May 31 to June 10, the pilgrimage will offer participants the chance to visit Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis, and Bagnoregio, the birthplace of St. Bonaventure - as well as Greccio, LaVerna, and Rome. The council also sponsors an annual Mayo/Franciscan Leadership Pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome, Italy, which serves to strengthen leaders' understanding of Franciscan tradition and spirituality. Paige and Rev. The trip to Italy was a gift to the kidney donor who saved my life, my brother. Set within the thick woodland of mount Subasio, 4 km from Assisi, the Hermitage developed over centuries around the mountains natural caves and the chapel of Santa Maria, where Saint Francis and his first companions settled in isolation to lead a life of austerity and more intense prayer. Peace be with you! In the event that the pilgrimage gets cancelled all payments made toward the pilgrimage will be refunded in full. The pilgrimages are inspired in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, who had great love for God, the world's beauty, and the companionship of others. I've always loved Assisi and look forward to my visits at Casa Papa Giovanni. Mark is also a faculty member at All Faiths Seminary International for the training of interfaith ministers. Group reflection, dinner and social beginning at 5:30pm. Technical guide of the pilgrimage We arrive in Rome and are met by our experienced tour manager who will accompany us throughout our journey. Joining the team on the pilgrimage will also be Franciscan Action Network (FAN) Executive Director, Michele Dunne, a professed Secular Franciscan. Rob Hardies, who has led UU congregations on pilgrimages for nearly twenty years, traveling to locations on three continents. As we walk through the beautiful Italian landscape, we will also explore the inner terrain of our hearts and souls with the help of daily readings, questions, spiritual practices, and group reflection every evening before dinner. There will also be time for quiet reflection and group discussion, as well as personal check-ins. On the way weenjoy a panoramic tour of some of the sites of Ancient Rome: we drive by the Circo Massimo, the Palatine Hill, the Roman Forum and the Coliseum. 13. Paige Getty, Kelli Danaker, and Becky Reesewho was the. Its an amazing place.. Your email address will not be published. Several sessions of spiritual (and physical!) We will also offer a choice of two contemplative activities please consider joining us! Visit serene lakes and enjoy mountain vistas, then feel the mists of the thundering waters of the largest human-made waterfall. Why make a Pilgrimage in the third Millennium ? As this is an international trip, all participants must have a passport in order to join us. The Rt. Catholic Pilgrimages in the Franciscan Tradition . Join Siena's Franciscan Friars on a pilgrimage to Franciscan Italy: Tuesday, May 19 returning Sunday, May 31, 2020. A non-refundable deposit of $500 will be due within 30 days upon acceptance to the pilgrimage. In it were buried tens of martyrs, 16 popes and many early Christians. Im a Junior philosophy major here at Franciscan. This fee covers the hotel stay for seven nights at Hotel Giotto in Assisi along with breakfast and dinner each night at the hotel and local ground transportation to and from the various sites that day. Dinner and overnight. : 102.000,00 i.v. Evan Schmittgen Austria Photoblogger Hi guys! . Every two years she leads a group of 20 Viterbo students on an eight-day trip to Italy, including a pilgrimage to Assisi. Buffet Breakfast. Wednesdays are completely unscheduled please do as you wish! Assisi is this beautiful village that takes you in and embraces you, said Hedrick-Erickson, who joined the Viterbo faculty in 2001. Paige will lead the pilgrimage alongside her colleague the Rev. I found it really inspirational. After the pilgrimage, though, the new bonds that had formed emboldened students to speak up in class. Or, if you want something more active, you can explore the hidden corners of Assisi, go for a hike in the beautiful countryside, or visit a neighboring city like Spello or Perugia. This morning, we enjoy an excursion to Gubbio, the city that first welcomed the Saint admiring his virtues and recognizing him as a man sent by God. September 22, 2022 - Assisi to Spello (easier: 13.8km/8.6miles; harder: 17.6km/10.9miles) - The climb on Assisi's Mount Subasio offers spectacular views of the Tiber River Valley. The Office of Mission and Ministry invites any full-time Viterbo University employees to apply for the Franciscan Pilgrimage to Assisi in Rome May 14-24, 2023 as part of the Association of Franciscan Colleges and University pilgrimage. and was part of the leadership team that reimagined/redesigned the AP for the age of Zoom. A pilgrimage is a sacred journey where your spirit is enlivened and moved as much as your legs. Meditate. Copyright Religious Formation Conference |, InterCongregational Collaborative Novitiate (ICCN). On Oct. 3 in the year of Our Lord 2020, Pope Francis made a pilgrimage to Assisi to celebrate a Mass at the tomb of St. Francis and immediately afterward signed his encyclical Fratelli Tutti on social friendship and care of our common home. You will go via Assisi, the home of the saint, and end in the classic and Eternal City of Rome. Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land P.O. The JPIC Office endeavors to look at the most significant social and environmental justice issues of our time and discerns how we can best respond. Through our shared commitment to Franciscan contemplative presence and gospel service, we are collectively known as the Wheaton Franciscans. Join Franciscan University Pilgrimages as we visit destinations throughout the world where faith is strengthened, spirits are encouraged, and souls are renewed. Ken joined the Pace e Bene staff in 1990. The scenic St Francis Way walk will take you through "il cuor verde d'Italia", the green heart of Italy, visiting sites that are connected to the Saint. Rev. The pilgrims included Sisters, Covenant Companions, Our Lady of the Angels staff, and their spouses. I keep reminding myself of that joy, and I stay centered in doing my work with lightheartedness.. An interspiritual pilgrim, Bishop Br. Join Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service and the Franciscan Action Network on a powerful pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy in the summer of 2024 led by Franciscan Friar Michael Lasky and Dr. Ken Butigan. The Franciscan convent of Greccio was built on this spot and the Chapel of the Crib was erected in 1228, the year St. Francis was canonized.We then continue on to Rome. - C.C.I.A.A. For more information about this committee, please contact Colette Gelwicks at colette.gelwicks@gmail.com. DAY 2: ARRIVE ROME / ASSISI We arrive in Rome and are met by our experienced tour manager who will accompany us throughout our journey. Naomi Stennes-Spidahl, who came to Viterbo in 1998 as an adjunct English instructor and now is director of assessment and institutional research, said shes always had an affinity for Franciscan values and appreciated how her 2022 pilgrimage experience included people of all faiths and no faiths., The pilgrimage experience exceeded my expectations, and I had pretty high expectations from talking to others, she said. Your cost of travel (including airfare and transfers) to the beginning of the pilgrimage and back from the end of it. Group reflection/sharing time facilitated by the ministers every evening before dinner. Busfare is included. It includes time for reflection, study, conversation, leisure, relaxation and visits to sacred Franciscan locations in Assisi and Rome. Meals and drinks served aloft. The Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Ireland: 01 241 0800 Cork: 021 242 7190 . Instead of going to a restaurant where everybody goes, wed go to a villa and be welcomed as guests, dining with three generations of the family., Dykman first visited Assisi in 2005 when she chaperoned her congregations World Youth Day visit to Europe. The Pilgrimage will begin on June 23 with a welcome, introductions and a Catholic Mass, then a social and dinner. Less obvious are the many people who walk the campus who have made pilgrimages to Assisi that deepened their appreciation for and connection to St. Francis and St. Clare and distilled their understanding of what it means to be Franciscan. Then we will gather for dinner and an evening check-in and prayer. (+39) 06.48.82.441 - great@uni.net - P. We welcome you and pledge ourselves to. . the patron saint of animals and the environment, and the founder of the Franciscan Order. Final payment will be due by December 1, 2023. During his life, Francis went to La Verna several times it therefore becomes one of the hermitages in which every year he loves to spend prolonged periods of retreat, in prayer and penance. Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi. The retreat highlights their life events, spirituality, and writings, explored through talks, meditations, and practices, including questions for contemplation. We then visit the lower church, orBasilica Inferiore and the lower sanctuary, the Crypt of St. Francis housing his monumental tomb. Though completed centuries ago, the frescoes are still vibrant. I do a lot of work with students looking at who do we exclude. Father Conrad first visited Assisi early in his OFM journey. IVA/C.F. See of Peter; . The merchants, who could not own land, rose up against the landowning nobles, who fled to neighboring Perugia. 2023 Wheaton Franciscans. Rev. Both Rev. After that momentous start to her pilgrimage, she found the rest of her journey inspiring, even lifechanging. December 16, 2022 Franciscan Farewell On Sunday, October 30, 2022, the community blessed and sent forth 18 pilgrims on a 10-day pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome, Italy. Lunch and afternoon free. I had a kidney . He was one of the Guilds pilgrimage leadersto Iona in 2019 and is an AP guest faculty member. Mass with Friar Michael later that morning in the Chapel of Peace at the Basilica. Required fields are marked *. A challenge that commonly follows such an awe-inspiring trip like a pilgrimage is that upon returning home, it's not long before the busyness and noise of the routines we shed for those few . You can contact Br. The Way of St Francis is an important European pilgrimage route but many who walk it aren't religious because it also takes you through the best of Italy! The pilgrimage to Assisi felt like a week in heaven, surrounded by beauty, spirituality, and warm companionship. The pilgrimage brings together leaders of various faith traditions form Franciscan colleges and universities across the U.S. to reflect on and learn form the vision and values of saints Francis and Clare of Assisi. Wherever you are on your life journey, you are welcome here. Day 6 - Florence - Siena - Rome. In the spirit of balancing activity with contemplation, there is a mid-week break during each pilgrimage. Assisi and Rome April 18-27, 2023 With Fr. We then continue to our hotel for dinner and the evening. I definitely came back with a firm understanding of what being Franciscan means, Graham said. We then transfer to our hotel for dinner and overnight. I was pleasantly surprised that they didnt have us at the typical tourist places, Dykman said. Hardies as soon as you can: rhardies@gmail.com. Viterbo, founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, has always been a Franciscan institution. The pilgrims included Sisters, Covenant Companions, Read More Franciscan Pilgrimage to Assisi His love of Assisi and his deep connection with St Francis prompted Paul to design and lead five retreats in Assisi. Lent with St. Clare: First Tuesday Franciscan Media . That early Franciscan brotherhood included many who, like Francis, had seen combat. The Peace & Justice Pilgrimage of to Assisi seeks applications for 30 pilgrims. : 102.000,00 i.v. Walk at your own pace in Assisi, down in the scenic Spoleto Valley, or along the panoramic trails atop Mount Subasio. Photography, Explore Other BlogsExplore Other Blogs Select Category Arrival Day Austria Blogs Austria FAQ Before Leaving Cohagan Fiascone For the Parents. This will be a chance to meet all those coming along, ask any questions ahead of time for the guides and give everyone some background on the sites we will visit. . The cost per person for this Young Adult Assisi Pilgrimage is $3,500 and $3,700 for double and single occupancy, respectively. Before joining FAN, in 2021, Micheles career focused on the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy, including nearly 20 years in the U.S. Department of State as well as heading programs focused on peace, human rights, and democracy in the Middle East at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, OFM, better known as Francis of Assisi (Italian: Francesco d'Assisi; c. 1181 - 3 October 1226), was an Italian Catholic friar who founded the Franciscans.He was inspired to lead a life of poverty as an itinerant preacher.One of the most venerated figures in Christianity, he was canonized by Pope Gregory IX on 16 July 1228. Our Community includes people of faith who connect with our spirituality. Construction on the large church started in 1228 when Saint Francis was canonized. We visit her burial site located in the 13th-century Churchs crypt as well as the Crucifix of San Damiano.This afternoon is at leisure to reflect on how the lives of these two saints impact us today. 2023 Viterbo University 900 Viterbo Drive La Crosse, WI 54601, Assisi Pilgrimages Help Keep Viterbo's Franciscan Connection Strong, Student pilgrimages start in Rome, including a visit to the Vatican. Since 2003, the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sponsored Ministries has taken select leaders and associates on pilgrimages to Assisi and Rome. Its hard to even describe the feeling of being there, she said. Group reflection, dinner and social beginning at 5:30pm. I recommend this lovely place and give it my highest recommendation. . WEDNESDAY DAY TRIP HERMITAGE & CAVESLed by Bishop Br. On Sunday, October 30, 2022, the community blessed and sent forth 18 pilgrims on a 10-day pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome, Italy. Moving to Long Island, he founded the Franciscan Circle, a progressive, interfaith gathering of clergy and lay people who seek to journey in mind and heart with the witness and wisdom of the Saints of Assisi, Francis and Clare. : 04207971005 - Cap. We visit the Stigmata Chapel as well as Sasso Spicco, the great overhanging rock under which Francis delighted to pray, and the beautiful Chapel of the Birds. Overnight. Like the student trip, last years employee pilgrimage started at the Vatican, where pilgrims had some inspiring experiences, including a rare chapel service in St. Peters crypt and an audience with Pope Francis on St. Peter Square. Door-to-door daily luggage transfer (1 item per person), so we can walk with only day packs. Day 1 - Departure. St. Francis of Assisi; St. Clare of Assisi; Mother Mary Adelaide; Jubilarians 2022; Leadership Team 2021-2025; In Memoriam; Mission & Vision. Matt Russick, TOR on a pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome. Each pilgrim will arrive at Hotel Giotto in Assisi, Italy by 3 pm on Sunday, June 23 and depart the Hotel Giotto on Sunday morning, June 30. Viterbo covers most of the cost of employee participation in the pilgrimages, which are conducted by Wisconsin-based Franciscan Pilgrimage Programs. We felt the power of the Holy Spirit through the connection made to Francis and Claire by Ken and John and also a connection with and deep appreciation of each other through the daily reflections and activities. Each pilgrim will pay their own airfare to and from Rome, as well as ground travel from Rome to Assisi and back. The balance of the day will be at our leisure. Day 7- Rome. About John Quigley. Its amazing, said Rivera Torres, a Sun Prairie native who graduated from Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart. We walk where saints once tread. Day 6: Walking out of Assisi, we enjoy a ring walk taking us to Santa Maria degli Angeli, where the Franciscan movement was born. At the end of visit we transfer to Trastevere area and have some leisure time for lunch and personal activities. In doing so, you can call forth what is deepest within you and begin to express that outwardly, within and around the medieval city of Assisi. To make the most out of your journey, we recommend that everyone attending read Marie Dennis et al, St. John Quigley, a Franciscan Friar and priest, is an accomplished public speaker and a talented artist. The commune of Assisi donated land, and at the end of April 1228, the Pope sent out an appeal to the Christian people requesting funds for the project. It was here that St. Francis also wore the tunic for the first time. All around St. Peter Square are people struggling with destitution and homelessness. Conrad gave the key to a fellow veteran who saw combat in Afghanistan and was then employed at a Franciscan college in western New York. While no changes are anticipated, there might be occasions when certain alterations become necessary to this itinerary due to changes in airline schedules or for other reasons. Over the years, he has worked for Franciscans International at the United Nations as director of the New York office and Americas program, and for the Franciscan Action Network as a board member. After this turning point, St. Francis returned to Assisi unable to resume his privileged life. Mark with their Unsung Hero Award last year. We then have free time for lunch in the Vatican area. Franciscan Farewell On Sunday, October 30, 2022, the community blessed and sent forth 18 pilgrims on a 10-day pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome, Italy. You will be inspired by the participants and the significant historical site. Lynn S. The Assisi Pilgrimage has inspired me to continue Francis and Clares journey of nonviolence and peace in my journey of working for peace and justice in our chaotic world. Ellie V. Friar Michael Lasky is a Franciscan Friar Conventual currently living in Rome, Italy. She was only in Assisi for two hours, and part of that time she was lost, but she was thoroughly enchanted. Rome & Assisi Pilgrimage. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Join us for in-person or online worship on Sundays at 10am. Conrad entrusts a key to one of them, someone hes sure will take care of his comrades and bring them all home. On one pilgrimage, Fr. Conrad picked was Rick Trietley, now entrusted with leading Viterbo University as its 10, Viterbo Students Learn Franciscan Leadership in Italy, Viterbo Veterans Seek Peace on Assisi Pilgrimage, Emily Dykman: A Life of Faith and Harmony, Rev. Pilgrimage Ccombines both weeks of Pilgrimages A and B into a single, two- week immersion with Franciscanspirituality and history, sacred sites, beautiful countryside, and food and fellowship. Click here for more on Bret and Katia Welcome to Loreto: by Bret and Katia Thoman, OFS Watch on We then walk to the Piazza near St. Clares Church and take taxis up the winding road to the Eremo delle Carceri (Hermitage). In 2022, in response to the war in Ukraine, Friar Michael began organizing Franciscan Social Theatre Trainings in Poland, where Ukrainian actors and actresses were taught how to facilitate social theatre for children suffering from war trauma. St. Francis had received permission from Pope Honorious III to hold Midnight Mass in a cave nearthe village, so he led shepherds to the top of a nearby hill where they gathered together in a stable sheltering an ox and a donkey. We visit the upper church, orBasilica Superiore, and its 28 frescoes by Giotto depicting St. Francis life. The pilgrim Fr. Every morning, Friar Michael will celebrate a daily Mass and reflect on the Gospel call to justice, peace and nonviolence. Together, here is what you have accomplished 16 facilitators, 2023 UUCC We strive to live our values and act within our community to make the world a better place.. At the end of our visit we can return back to the hotel with our included transfer or enjoy an optional visit of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Since completing his military service, Fr. The power of the pilgrimage deepened our awareness and commitment to claim a non violent way of life. Kathleen and Ed S. If you have a longing to go deeper on your pilgrim journey, in the beauty of Assisi, I highly recommend Pace e Bene. Each pilgrimage week starts with dinner and orientation on Sunday evening with departure on the following Saturday. To see samples of his work, you can follow him onInstagramorFacebook. In the spirit of balancing activity with contemplation, the Wednesdays of each of the two pilgrimage weeks are free days. 3. A Viterbo alumni and friends trip to Italycalled "The Valleys of St. Francis: Discovering Our Viterbo Heritageis planned for Oct. 23Nov. We visit its Sanctuary renowned as the birthplace of the Christmas crche. Overnight. In 2022, four Viterbo employees made the pilgrimage. Since the early 1980s, Ken has worked with numerous social movements, including movements for a nuclear-free future, an end to homelessness, and freedom for East Timor. Paige and Rob) who will accompany our group every step of the journey, guiding our spiritual reflections and coordinating logistics. A peace and justice worker, workshop facilitator, and writer for two decades, Ken also teaches at DePaul University in Chicago. These help encourage the kind of listening that prompts deeper understanding of your personal story and the ways in which it is woven into the universal story; the ways in which your being touches and impacts all other being and matter; and the ways in which all things are in relationship with each other. Site by Blustery Day Design. We make our way to the Vatican City to attend the General Papal Audience (subject to the Holy Fathers schedule). A once in a lifetime peace pilgrimage to Spirit filled Assisi with compassionate, vital leaders who have dedicated their whole lives to Peace and Justice , who inspired us, broadened our understanding of nonviolence, changed us and provided one on one help to realize our dreams of promoting nonviolence in our own hometowns. Tara C. Well organized, inspiring and insightful. Conrad picked was Rick Trietley, now entrusted with leading Viterbo University as its 10th president. We will then travel to Eremos della Carceri where you will be able to walk the trails and see the caves on your own. I decided then and there I needed to go back., A member of the FSPA Affiliation Community since 2001, Dykman returned to Assisi in 2016 as part of an FSPA leadership pilgrimage, and she immediately felt at home. Early afternoon we enjoy a guided visit of the Basilica of St. Peter which marks his burial site. It was a really profound experience to be where Francis was and better see through his eyes., Ellen Graham, a sophomore education major from Burlington, doesnt come from the same kind of faith tradition as Rivera Torres, but she also found walking in the footsteps of St. Francis and St. Clare inspiring. We will have group reflections later that afternoon along with a closing Mass at Hotel Giotto. Ken earned his Ph.D. in the Historical and Cultural Studies of Religions at the Graduate Theological Union in 2000. Afternoons will be free for lunch, rest, getting to know other participants, and further sight-seeing. The focus was experiencing the culture of the places we visit. 1525 E. 53rd St. | Suite 716Chicago, IL 60615Phone: 773.675.8362Email: rfc@relforcon.org. In 1999 and 2003 Friar Michael ministered in Assisi, Italy at the Basilica of St. Francis as a pilgrim guide. Details of the trip include: A five-day, six-night walking pilgrimage to Assisi, Sept 25 . Home. See where he heard his call to poverty, where he spoke to the Pope, where he received his vision and look at a letter written in his own hand. There are now several programs running in Ukraine and throughout Poland. Join us in prayer, learning, service, reflection, and more.
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