Thursday, June 27, The day is entirely free; lunch and dinner can be on your own, or you can have dinner at the hotel with those who wish. In the spirit of Mary Magdalene, the first to see and announce the resurrection, CMA proclaims the renewing and transforming power of encountering Christ in our lives and in the world. Rome & Assisi Pilgrimage. 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. Daily reflection questions, readings, and practices to spiritually focus each day of our pilgrimage. The Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word celebrate Mass from the Our Lady of Angels Chapel in Irondale, AL. Assisi, Italy is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of St. Francis, the founder of the Franciscan Order and St. Clare the foundress of the Poor Clare's. It's a beautiful, peaceful, medieval village in Italy. Viterbo employee pilgrimages, which go back at least 20 years, occur every year in May after commencement (the pandemic caused two pilgrimages to be cancelled). You can contact Br. It will also cover fees associated with certain reservations needed for group access at sights in Assisi. At the airport in Rome, the USA-based group met Sr. Magdalena Schmitz and Sr. Emma Sitorus from the General Council of our international congregation and the pilgrimage leaders. 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. We welcome you and pledge ourselves to. Rev. Participants would be invited to make this journey not as a sight-seeing trip, but as a pilgrimage to learn how the examples of St. Francis and St. Clare can help us take another step on our own paths of spirituality and action. Ground transportation to and from Assisi on June 23 and June 30 is also not provided though we will give you plenty of information about how to take trains from Rome to Assisi or meet up with other pilgrims traveling in the same direction together. Conrad explained, as long as the traveler is fully present and intent on understanding and embracing the people and the culture. The College offers students two 10-day opportunities to experience pilgrimage to Assisi & Rome. It includes time for reflection, study, conversation, leisure, relaxation and visits to sacred Franciscan locations in Assisi and Rome. My jaw just dropped. The beautiful hometown of St. Francis is one of the most beloved pilgrim sites in all the world. For decades Pace e Bene and the Franciscan Action Network have promoted active engagement for justice, peace, and nonviolence in the spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare. Learn about the inspirational life of St Francis with guided tours of the Basilica of St Francis, the Porziuncola in Santa Maria degli Angeli, the sanctuary in Greccio and much more. We visit its Sanctuary renowned as the birthplace of the Christmas crche. We visit as well the Church of San Francesco dAssisi a Ripa, built in the 13th century on the site of a hospice for travelers where St. Francis lived during his stay in Rome. The Pilgrimage will begin on June 23 with a welcome, introductions and a Catholic Mass, then a social and dinner. Group reflection/sharing time facilitated by the ministers every evening before dinner. Paul is delighted to collaborate again with Mark DAlessio. di Roma 743352 - Trib. Let the spirit of our Community support you on your journey. 2018 Great Travel Service srl. 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. 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. When it is all over, arrive at the incomparable Eternal City of Rome to enjoy an unforgettable pilgrimage made more real because you walked to get there. I made a pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy in 2017. I had a kidney . Once you have been selected to attend the Assisi Peace and Justice Pilgrimage we will ask you to prepare for the trip by taking extra time to read, pray and journal in the months ahead. Dinner and overnight. Id heard from so many peers what an incredible experience it was, and it really is. On Assisi Courtyard, there are statues of St. Francis and one of his earliest followers, St. Clare. The pilgrims included Sisters, Covenant Companions, Read More Franciscan Pilgrimage to Assisi IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF FRANCIS & CLARE is an immersion experience in Assisi, Italy a unique opportunity to contemplate your own spiritual path in companionship with beloved Saints Francis and Clare. 12 Days: St. Paul in Rome, Greece, & Turkey Explore St. Paul in each of these three venues, plus see the classic sites in each locale. Soc. It was here that St. Francis also wore the tunic for the first time. Viterbo faculty member Laura Nettles of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration knows the critical importance of study abroad experiences in education. 15. Conrads approach to pilgrimages, a philosophy informed by a book by Phil Cousineau titled The Art of Pilgrimage: The Seekers Guide to Making Travel Sacred., A visit to anyplace can be a pilgrimage, Fr. Site by Blustery Day Design. My faith was really reignited. We then continue to our hotel for dinner and the evening. Melissa Growt, assistant director of Viterbos Academic Resource Center, said she came back from the 2022 pilgrimage with a much deeper understanding of Francis and Clare and their commitment to their vision, especially the emphasis on community that is central to Franciscan ideals. Through our shared commitment to Franciscan contemplative presence and gospel service, we are collectively known as the Wheaton Franciscans. Conrad views sacred travel. You are soon to begin a pilgrimage that you may have dreamed about for years. the patron saint of animals and the environment, and the founder of the Franciscan Order. Soak up the sun in the piazza with a cappuccino or gelato. 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. In 2019, Paul led Through Beginners Eyes, a photography retreat to foster new ways of seeing the world and encourage greater creativity in photo making. Day 5 - Florence. 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 . Group reflection, dinner and social beginning at 5:30pm. Conrad. The pilgrims included Sisters, Covenant Companions, Our Lady of the Angels staff, and their spouses. Francis and the Foolishness of God or Dr. Butigans book, Franciscan Nonviolence as well as at least one biography of St. Francis such as, Francis of Assisi: A Revolutionary Life by Adrian House. Valfabbrica - Assisi Km 16 . This morning we meet our local guide at the Piazza near St. Clare's Church and take taxis up the winding road (buses cannot make these sharp turns) to the Eremo delle Carceri (Hermitage), secluded some 2 1/2 miles outside the town of Assisi. 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. 1525 E. 53rd St. | Suite 716Chicago, IL 60615Phone: 773.675.8362Email: rfc@relforcon.org. Your cost of travel (including airfare and transfers) to the beginning of the pilgrimage and back from the end of it. Outside of our scheduled activities you are responsible for your own transportation. Louie . The pilgrimage to Assisi is dedicated to St Francis, with a visit to the Basilica and celebration of Holy Mass. Join us to take an inside-out approach to photo-making, inspired by Franciscan spirituality, that combines contemplative and creative practices. Mark. A peace and justice worker, workshop facilitator, and writer for two decades, Ken also teaches at DePaul University in Chicago. The Eremo dell Carceri is a sanctuary amidst the forest andcaves where St. Francis spent some of his annual 40-day retreats, and where its saidhe wrote his Rules of Life. Matt Russick, TOR on a pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome. We will then have a Mass that morning at Santa Maria degli Angeli inside the Porziuncola if possible. 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. Informative gatherings lead up to our pilgrimage as we prepare to stay in Siena, Assisi and Rome with visits to Orvieto, Florence, LaVerna, Greccio, Cortona and the Vatican. Keep in mind, we are limited to 30 participants. Several weeks before the trip, we will also hold a zoom orientation for all those attending the pilgrimage. The Franciscan Tradition. Visit serene lakes and enjoy mountain vistas, then feel the mists of the thundering waters of the largest human-made waterfall. Together, we will walk in the footsteps of these peacemakers whose courageous nonviolence, compassion for others, kinship with creation, and work for peace and reconciliation have inspired people everywhere. In the spirit of balancing activity with contemplation, the Wednesdays of each of the two pilgrimage weeks are free days. di Roma 743352 - Trib. Franciscan Pilgrimage Program was asked to create an alternative pilgrimage due to the limitations of the COVID-19 pandemic. You will go via Assisi, the home of the saint, and end in the classic and Eternal City of Rome. A pilgrimage is about entering into the experience and the depth of the experience.. Paige Getty, Kelli Danaker, and Becky Reesewho was the. To make the most out of your journey, we recommend that everyone attending read Marie Dennis et al, St. This journey is a one-week pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy June 23 - June 30, 2024, to pray, study the lives of St. Francis and St. Clare, build community, and deepen our commitment to . Finally, we encourage everyone on the pilgrimage to enter the week in Assisi as a week of peace, prayer and pilgrimage. On the veteran pilgrimages, Fr. 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. Friday, June 28, we will visit Santa Maria degli Angeli, where St. Francis died, and have reflections from Friar Michael and Ken. Facebook 0 . 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. 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. Student pilgrimages start in Rome, including a visit to the Vatican. Sede legale: 58, Via Cavour - 00184 - Roma - Italia - Tel. Ken has published six books, includingNonviolent Lives: People and Movements Changing the World Through the Power of Active NonviolenceandPilgrimage through a Burning World: Spiritual Practice and Nonviolent Protest at the Nevada Test Site. Your email address will not be published. : 102.000,00 i.v. Ps: as an alternative it is possible to organize a farewell dinner with or without music in a local restaurant. Francis was especially fond of St. Mary of the Angels, the "Little Portion" (aka Portiuncula) - a tiny chapel hidden away in the woods and marshes near Assisi. di Roma 844/92, 10 Days: A Franciscan Pilgrimage to Italy- Assisi, Rivo Torto, Greccio, Montecasale & more. The pilgrim Fr. Group reflection, dinner and social beginning at 5:30pm. Lunches and dinners on your own (except as noted). His Franciscan retreat, Live the Questions: A Journey with Francis and Clare, was offered four times between 2013-2018. We then continue to Assisi and our hotel. 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. I came back feeling like I can do better, like I can do more for the community, like I can serve my future students better.. Journey with Rev. Married since 2002, and professed Secular Franciscans (Third Order Franciscans) since 2006, they currently live in Loreto, Italy with their three children. Participation in pilgrimages to Assisi, Italy, bring a less visible connection to the university's Franciscan roots to campus. As the General Delegate for Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation for the Franciscan Order, he spends most of his time in the grassroots working with friars on social justice initiatives and offering formation programs on the social teachings of the Church and Franciscan spirituality. 2023 Wheaton Franciscans. Paul Kimmerlingnow calls Assisi, Italy, his home, after retiring there from New York inMarch, 2021. He was the son of a prosperous silk merchant who renounced his father's wealth and took the vow of poverty. The cost per person for this Young Adult Assisi Pilgrimage is $3,500 and $3,700 for double and single occupancy, respectively. 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. Rob Hardies, who has led UU congregations on pilgrimages for nearly twenty years, traveling to locations on three continents. Breakfast and dinner will be provided each day at the hotel; lunch is on ones own. FROM $3,999. Copyright Religious Formation Conference |, InterCongregational Collaborative Novitiate (ICCN). THE PILGRIMAGE. As a Franciscan, Bishop Br. Assisi Pilgrimage Online : A Virtual Journey of Peace and Nonviolence In the Footsteps of Francis and Clare A Six-Week Online Series Sponsored by Pace e Bene Tuesdays, 4-6pm Pacific / 5-7pm Mountain / 6-8pm Central / 7-9pm Eastern If you are on another time zone, find your start t . The pilgrim Fr. Pray in each place. Overnight. Check out this ultimate list of the sacred places in Italy that will help you plan your trip. St. Francis of Assisi; St. Clare of Assisi; Mother Mary Adelaide; Jubilarians 2022; Leadership Team 2021-2025; In Memoriam; Mission & Vision. . 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. Covenant Companionship Advent Retreat Brings Inspiration and Joy. : 102.000,00 i.v. It is an itinerary on foot, by bicycle and on horseback that links together several "places" that bear witness to the life and preaching of the Saint of Assisi; a "new" pilgrimage route, which intends to reintroduce the Franciscan experience in the lands that the . The relics of Saint Francis are still to be found in this beautiful basilica, formerly known as the Papal Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi. The balance of the day will be at our leisure. We are a community of vowed sisters, and covenant companions called to live the Gospel in the spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi and our foundress Mother M. Clara Pfaender. 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. We are a welcoming community collaborating with others to be a blessing in the world. Im a Junior philosophy major here at Franciscan. We then transfer to our hotel for dinner and overnight. - C.C.I.A.A. Allowing after-hours activities illustrates Fr. Feel free to rest, walk, shop, or visit other Franciscan sites such as La Verna, Gubbio, or Greccio. The focus was experiencing the culture of the places we visit. Brian Konkol: Winding Path of Faith Leads to Syracuse, "The Valleys of St. Francis: Discovering Our Viterbo Heritage. Sede legale: 58, Via Cavour - 00184 - Roma - Italia - Tel. It certainly was magical for Patricia Rivera Torres, a senior theatre major (with a religious studies minor) who was one of 16 students who went on the pilgrimage last spring. Box 321490 Franklin, WI 53132-6231 Tel: 414.427.0570 Fax: 414.427.0590 www.franciscanpilgrimages.com infofpp@thefranciscans.net RD 11/27/2019 NOTES Franciscan Pilgrim ProgramsGeneral InformationPage 1 Assisi is the birthplace of St. Francis, founder of the Franciscan order and one of the patron saints of the university. The pensione closes at 10 p.m., but many of the veterans dont want to turn in that early, so Fr. . 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. We are exploring funding for partial scholarships for participants aged 21-35. Thats the place where it all began. Busfare is included. 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. anastasia karanikolaou parents,