2009
Shrines
of Italy
Pilgrimage
Includes: Milan, San Damiano, Montichiari, Fontanelle, Vincenza, Padua,
Venice, Florence, Siena, Assisi, Osimo (Shrine of Joseph Cupertino), Loreto,
San Giovanni Rotondo, St. Michael’s Cave, Pietrelcina, Mugnano del Cardinale
(Shrine of St. Philomena), Pompeii, Rome & The Vatican City
Wednesday, September 9,
to Friday, September 25, 2009
(17 days, 15 nights)
Price is $3799
Non-refundable deposit per person… $300
Single supplement... $499
Three in a room...(family and friends only) Deduct $50 per person
Tour Coordinator — Dr. Rosalie A. Turton
Joining us will be the
101 Pilgrim Virgin Statue
The price includes: air transportation and taxes,
airport transfers, baggage transfers, deluxe motorcoach,
breakfast daily in hotel, dinner daily in hotel or local restaurants,
Priest, Mass and four Rosaries daily.
1) Wed., Sept. 9: on plane
Early evening departure from New York area.
2) Thur., Sept. 10: San Damiano (2 nights)
Morning arrival in Milan. Visit the famous and
majestic Cathedral, described by Mark Twain as“a poem in marble,” the 3rd largest church in Europe.
Our Mass is scheduled in the beautiful Crypt of St.
Charles Boromeo. Time permitting, visit St. Ambrogio
church to see the tomb of St. Ambrose and martyrs. Then
we have tickets to visit the Church of Santa Maria
delle Grazie, to see nearby the original painting of the Last
Supper (30’ x 15’). Proceed to San Damiano for a truly
gourmet dinner and overnight.
3) Fri., Sept. 11: San Damiano
Morning mass at the old and wonderful Church of St.
Germano in Podenzano. Then we will have our lunch at the
Apparition site in San Damiano, where Our Lady is said
to have appeared to Mama Rosa Quattrini before her death,
some 27 years ago, for a talk and presentation. Then we
will proceed to the interesting one hour visit to the Count
Visconty Estates for browsing, and a Castle dinner there.
4) Sat., Sept. 12: Vincenza (1 night)
Morning drive to Montichiari, origin of the famous
Rosa Mystica apparitions to Pierina Gilli. We will visit
the Basilica of Montichiari where Our Lady appeared to
Pierina a number of times and gave messages. Afternoon
visit to Fontanelle where the Blessed Mother also appeared
to Pierina, and to obtain miraculous healing water from
“The Spring of Grace,” to see the Rosa Mystica Chapel, and
the Cross of Grace. Visit home of Pierina Gilli and the cemetery
where she is buried. Drive to Vincenza, to see the Shrine of the
Madonna of Mount Berico, which 30 days magazine recently said
is one of the most important places of Marian Devotion in Europe.
5) Sun,. Sept. 13: Padua (2 nights)
Day in Padua.
Today, we will visit the church of St.
Leopold. We will view the clock tower in the popular
Piazza del Signori Square. Then we will visit the enormous
first international Basilica of Saint Anthony, to view his incorrupt
tongue, vocal cords, and jawbone. He died at the age of 36 and
was canonized in less than a year after his death. We will see
the beautiful Basilica of St. Justina, wherein lie the bodies of
St. Luke and St. Mathias, with its circular moat and famous
17th century oval garden and 4 bridges. Then we will visit the
Scrovegni Chapel (by appointment), where Giotto painted
38 scenes of the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary; St. George’s
Oratory with 21 historic frescoes.
6) Mon., Sept. 14: Padua
After morning Mass, we drive to Venice to see St. Mark’s
Cathedral and Square. We will take a boat ride on the
Grand Canal and an optional Gondola ride on the narrow
waterways. On your own, you will have the opportunity to
visit the Palace of the Doges where you can see the Bridge of
the Sighs, and the Dungeons. You may take the elevator to
the top of the bell tower with a commanding view of the
islands. Dinner and overnight in Padua.
7) Tues., Sept. 15: Siena (2 nights)
Arrive early in Florence for sightseeing and visits.
Our bus will proceed for a majestic view of Florence on
the mountainside of Piazzate Michaelangelo Forte de Belvidere.,
overlooking the Ponte Veccho bridge over the
Arno river above Florence, and the famous dome of the Santa
Maria del Fiore Church, which is the Duomo.. On appointment,
Mass at 4 p.m. and see the tomb containing the remains of
Maria Valtorta. It is open to the public in the Chapter Chapel
of the Servite Monastery, adjacent to the famous Santissima
Annunziata Basilica in Florence, the Seven Servants Church,
and the founding place of the Servite Order. It is said that
the face of Our Lady there was painted by an angel. About
1 hr. bus ride for dinner and overnight in Siena.
8) Wed., Sept. 16: Siena
Morning Mass at the church of St. Francis where can be
seen the over 210 miraculously incorrupt Hosts. Visit the
famous Campio square of the horse races, known as the
Palio. Visit the home and cell of St. Catherine, and to St.
Dominic’s Church to see the incorrupt head of St. Catherine.
Private visits to the Duomo.
9) Thur., Sept. 17: Assisi (1 night)
Proceed to Assisi (about a 2 hr. ride) for visits to St.
Francis Basilica, St. Clare’s Church, Monastery of San
Damiano, and St. Mary of the Angels Basilica which contains
the famous Portiuncula Chapel, where we may gain a
plenary indulgence. Near the church, is the rose bush said
to have lost its thorns when St. Francis threw himself onto
it to escape temptation, and the cave in which he used to pray.
In the corridor leading to the rose bush, is a statue of
St. Francis holding a nest on which live doves fly down to
roost.
10) Fri., Sept. 18: Loreto (1 night)
Proceed for a 1 1/2 bus ride to Osimo (1/2 hr from Loreto)
to see the body of St. Joseph Cupertino, the great saint of
levitation whose heart is incorrupt, for Mass at his shrine
there. Proceed to Loreto for a visit to the Holy House of
Nazareth, actual home of the Holy Family, called by a former
Pope, the holiest place on earth,”
11) Sat., Sept. 19: San Gio. Ro. (2 nights)
Bus to San Giovanni Rotondo, the great shrine of St.
Padre Pio. Arrive in San Giovanni Rotondo in time to
make the famous Stations of the Cross (which close at 6 p.m)
on the mountainside. Then partake in the services at the
new Basilica of Our Lady of Grace.
12) Sun., Sept. 20: S. Giovanni
This morning we will visit the English room for a
blessing with Padre Pio’s glove. Then we will visit Rotondo, Padre Pio’s cell, the museum walk, the old church,
and his crypt. After lunch we will visit Mary Pyle’s
home. In mid-afternoon, we will bus to visit the famous
Cave of St. Michael (about 1 1/2 hr. bus ride).
13) Mon., Sept. 21: Pompeii (1 night)
Early morning drive to Pietrelcina, birthplace of St.
Padre Pio. On the way we will pay a short visit to Piano
Romano Church, where Padre Pio first received the
invisible stigmata. Time permitting, visit the tombs of the
parents of Padre Pio, and that of Mary Pile. After lunch in
Pietrelcina, proceed to Bus to Mugnano del Cardinale the
Shrine of St. Philomena for Mass there. Then proceed to
Pompeii to see the greatest Rosary Shrine in the world and
view the tomb of the remarkable Blessed Bertolo Longo and
the museums at the Shrine. On your own, you may visit the world
famous Roman ruins of Pompeii (which often close at 6 p.m.)
14) Tues., Sept. 22: Rome
After morning Mass, we will bus to Rome. On the way,
we will visit Monte Casino, the Benedictine Monastery.
15) Wed., Sept. 23: Today we will have a Papal audience. Afternoon visits Rome
St. Mary Major, and St. Alphonsus Church where the
original picture of Our Lady of Perpetual Help is displayed.
Visit St. Precedes Church where the bones of the martyrs
and the Pillar used in the scourging of Christ are kept.
16) Thurs., Sept. 24: Rome
This morning we will visit to the Capuchin Crypt of
the Sculls, the Holy Stairs, St. John Latern Church, and
the Purgatory Museum. Also visit Church of St. Paul Outside
the Walls where St. Paul is buried, and to see the Crucifix
which came alive and spoke to St. Bridget of Sweden.
Time permitting, we will visit Tre Fontane, where Our Lady appeared to Bruno Cornacchiola, and the place of the
beheading of St. Paul.
17) Fri., Sept. 25: same day.
Return flight to USA, arriving there early afternoon.
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ANNOUNCING A MINI-RETREAT at Fatima House
before the Shrines of Italy, September, 2009
Pilgrimage
| Non-refundable deposit: | $25 per person due immediatly if interested. (Balance due within 60 days) |
| Total price is: | $199 per person for a double room $299 for a single room |
| Included are: | Three nights lodging, three full dinners, spiritual video showings, private conferences with priest upon request, Eucharistic adoration periods, Rosary, social hours, daily transportation, and transportation to and from airport. |
If you are driving, you may leave your car at Fatima House during the pilgrimage.
Daily Itinerary
Sunday, September 6, 2009:
1) Retreat officially begins at 5 p.m. (Drive here or fly into Newark, NJ, (or JFK, NY,
but Newark is better) and further instructions will be provided).
2) Dinner in excellent Washington, New Jersey restaurant (included)
3) Following dinner, there will be a Rosary and dessert at Fatima House
Monday, September 7, 2009:
1) Breakfast on your own
2) 11:30 a.m. Mass at Blue Army Shrine
3) Shrine store is usually open daily between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
4) Transportation to restaurant for lunch (on your own) and return to lodging
5) Divine Mercy Chaplet and spiritual video showings at Fatima House
6) Dinner at excellent restaurant (included) and return to lodging
Tuesday, September 8, 2009:
1) Breakfast on your own, followed by 11 a.m. Rosary and Mass at the Blue Army Shrine.
2) Transportation for lunch (on your own)
3) 3 p.m. Walking Stations of the Cross/Rosary Garden at Blue Army Shrine
4) 6:30 p.m. dinner in a different excellent restaurant (included)
5) 8 p.m. Rosary meeting, social hour and religious video
Wednesday, September 9, 2009:
1) Breakfast on your own
2) Depart for early morning Mass
3) Depart to airport
Updated July 2, 2009