For several years, my friend and colleague Father David Gentry-Akin and I brought our Saint Mary’s College classes to Rome during January Term. This coming year of 2016, we are planning a “pilgrimage to Rome” for an adult group with tours of the holy sites in Rome, Assisi and Subiaco.
Here are the details, please contact me should you want further information. Father Mike R
Walking in the Footsteps of the Early Christians:
A Pilgrimage to Rome
With
| Father Michael A. Russo Former Professor, Saint Mary’s College of California, Pastoral Staff, Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo Diocese of Montereyand writer for “FrancisFactor.com” |
Father Dave Gentry-Akin Professor, Saint Mary’s College of California Associate Pastor, Saint Jude Church Diocese of Stockton |
Monday January 18—Wednesday February 3, 2016
$4000
- Spend two weeks in Rome, with a side visit to Assisi, learning about the history, theology, and spirituality of the Early Christians. Visit Saint Peter’s Basilica and attend an audience with Pope Francis. Visit many other historic places, including San Clemente, the Catacombs, Saint Paul’s Outside the Walls, and others.
- Fee includes air transportation, double accommodations at the Villa Irlanda, breakfast every morning, all admissions fees, chartered buses for Assisi, and a number of special meals.
- Deposit of $1000 due on Monday, November 2.
- Balance due by Tuesday, December 1.
For more information, contact:
| Father Michael A. Russo MRusso0494@aol.com 925.586.1219 |
Father Dave Gentry-Akin fatherdavidgentry@gmail.com 510.334.4946 |
Tentative Itinerary for Rome Pilgrimage 2016
10.1.15
| Mon Jan 18 | Departure for Rome |
| Tue Jan 19 | Arrive in Rome midafternoon; rest – Opening Dinner at the Lay Centre |
| Wed Jan 20 | AM: Visit to the Catacombs of St Sebastian – Lunch at the Lay Centre |
| Thu Jan 21 | AM: Feast of Saint Agnes; Blessing of the Lambs – Lunch at the Lay Centre
EP: Ecumenical Event at the LC |
| Fri Jan 22 | AM: Visit to Scavi at St Peter’s – Lunch at the Lay Centre |
| Sat Jan 23 | PM: Lunch at the Lay Centre – Visit to Saint John Lateran |
| Sun Jan 24 | Free Day in Rome – Dinner at the Lay Centre |
| Mon Jan 25 | PM: Lunch at the Lay Centre – Vespers with Holy Father at Saint Paul Outside the Walls |
| Tue Jan 26 | AM: Visit to St Clement – Lunch at the Lay Centre |
| Wed Jan 27 | AM: Wed Audience with the Holy Father
PM: Dinner at the Lay Centre with Students |
| Thu Jan 28 | AM: Visit to the Vatican Museum & St Peter’s – Lunch at the Lay Centre |
| Fri Jan 29 | AM: Visit to St Mary Major – Lunch at the Lay Centre |
| Sat Jan 30 | Free Day in Rome |
| Sun Jan 31 | Daytrip to Assisi |
| Mon Feb 1 | AM: Visit to St Paul Outside the Walls – Lunch at the Lay Centre |
| Tue Feb 2 | Free Day in Rome – Closing Dinner at the Lay Centre |
| Wed Feb 3 | Departure for the States |
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