After breakfast we transfer to the Rome airport for our return flight home. . You can contact Br. Activity Level. Schmittgen: Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi | Austria We will also offer a choice of two contemplative activities please consider joining us! Depending on arrival flight time, we stop at the foot of the hill of Assisi and visit the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, containing the Porziuncola, a tiny stone structure considered the home of St. Francis and his followers and the house where St. Francis founded the Franciscan order and died in or near, on October 3, 1226. . the patron saint of animals and the environment, and the founder of the Franciscan Order. 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. You can learn about Francis and Clare from reading, but a pilgrimage gives you such a deep sense of who they were.. . 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. Then we will visit a significant site in or around Assisi and have a presentation on the lives of St. Francis and St. Clare and their lessons of nonviolence, presented by Ken and Friar Michael. 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. 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. May 8 - 18, 2023. A Viterbo alumni and friends trip to Italycalled "The Valleys of St. Francis: Discovering Our Viterbo Heritageis planned for Oct. 23Nov. Franciscan Italy pilgrimage Franciscan Spirit Tours Assisi and Rome April 18-27, 2023 With Fr. 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. The trip to Italy was a gift to the kidney donor who saved my life, my brother. Campus Connection: Assisi pilgrimages strengthen Viterbo's Franciscan Franciscan Pilgrimage to Assisi | Religious Formation Conference 7 talking about this. Feel free to rest, walk, shop, or visit other Franciscan sites such as La Verna, Gubbio, or Greccio. Upon arrival we start a guided tour of this underground cemeterial complex with a network of galleries about 12 miles long, in four levels, more than twenty meters deep. 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. When you go on a tour, youre collecting sites. Led by Pace e Benes Dr. Ken Butigan and Friar Michael Lasky, OFM Conv. Contemplative Pilgrimages. During this week, you are immersed in the rich Franciscan history of Assisi, connecting the lived experiences of Francis and Clare with the major sacred sites throughout the ancient city. Discover Assisi like Francis and Clare did - on foot. We walk throughthe narrowalleysand the steep slopes of the historical centre to fully enjoy the medieval atmosphere, visit the monumental Church of St. Francis and learn about the legend of St. Francis and Brother Wolf. In the event of another pandemic or if COVID is resurging, as long as travel is still relatively safe, we will proceed with the pilgrimage, but all participants will be encouraged to follow all health and safety guidelines once in Italy. Ken earned his Ph.D. in the Historical and Cultural Studies of Religions at the Graduate Theological Union in 2000. 2018 Great Travel Service srl. Afterwards, on Saturday evening, we will have a farewell dinner. 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. Its about seeing people.. Day 2 - Arrive Rome. A Virtual Pilgrimage to Assisi! | Our Lady of the Angels Province Your email address will not be published. All around St. Peter Square are people struggling with destitution and homelessness. More details will be provided regarding transportation options and directions from Rome to Assisi as the date approaches. As a Franciscan, Bishop Br. In the Footsteps of St. Francis & St. Clare - Shalem Institute In the classes before the pilgrimage, Graham said, the students soaked up the shared knowledge but didnt often volunteer their own perspectives. The focus was experiencing the culture of the places we visit. In Assisi, the "Assisi" scroll is removed at the end of the pilgrimage. Yet Assisi is not exclusive. 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. Francis of Assisi's unexpected invitation came in the form of an entire year spent as a prisoner of war. Put a deposit down to hold your spot today! A non-refundable deposit of $500 will be due within 30 days upon acceptance to the pilgrimage. He developed and for several years directed Pace e Benes From Violence To Wholeness program, and was actively involved in creating Pace e Benes Engage: Exploring Nonviolent Living program. 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. Facebook 0 . FROM $3,999. A pilgrim will ask, Who is here, whos invited, whos not, Sr. Laura said. 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. Dedication of the Basilica of San Francisco in Assisi I had a kidney . On Assisi Courtyard, there are statues of St. Francis and one of his earliest followers, St. Clare. 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. Adjacent is the Cappella delle Rose with fine frescoes by Tiberio d'Assisi, from 1518, depicting scenes from the saint's life. Student pilgrimages start in Rome, including a visit to the Vatican. Buffet Breakfast. The pilgrims included Sisters, Covenant Companions, Our Lady of the Angels staff, and their spouses. Haden's book studies the effect of Christian nationalism Visit important Catholic sites like the Holy Stairs, the minor Basilicas, ancient Catacombs and more, as well as some secular . Overnight. After our visit we take our taxis and transfer to the Church of San Damiano, a tiny church located outside of the walls of Assisi. He has been a lecturer in the spirituality and practice of nonviolence at the Franciscan School of Theology in Berkeley, and directed the Spiritual Life Institute at Saint Martins College in Washington State for three years. Franciscan Pilgrimage to Assisi Wheaton Franciscans I've always loved Assisi and look forward to my visits at Casa Papa Giovanni. Technical guide of the pilgrimage 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. Your flight is not included and participants will be responsible to book their own flights and arrive on time. You'll have the opportunity to visit the birthplace of St. Francis and see where he began his ministry. Pilgrimage to Assisi - Pilgrimage to Santiago and Assisi wined We then continue to our hotel for dinner and the evening. Our Tax ID Number is 33-0628775. Paul Kimmerlingnow calls Assisi, Italy, his home, after retiring there from New York inMarch, 2021. At the end of visit we transfer to Trastevere area and have some leisure time for lunch and personal activities. If more time is needed for final payment, arrangements can be made on an individual basis with Pace e Bene. 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. Then we will gather for dinner and an evening check-in and prayer. It now produces 30,000lbs of organic food a year for the poor in Baltimore. The balance of the day will be at our leisure. 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. 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Responding to Pope Francis encouragement for us to hear and respond to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor, in 2019 Friar Michael founded Little Portion Farm in Ellicott City, Maryland.