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Day 1 ~ February 10, 2019 evangelist and offer prayers for infidelity up so that he could baptize his fellow and lukewarmness in our own lives and in prisoners. This spring is said to have ​Depart for Make your way to your local airport, where those of our and priests. Continue miraculously cured the illnesses of pilgrims. then to The Appian Way which is lined you will board your overnight flight(s). ​ ​ Continue on to with tombs of ancient patrician families of ​ Your meals will be served on board. that in 600 AD was a Christian welfare Rome. The Appian Way, rich in history and center for the poor. I Day 2 ~ February 11, 2019 significance, is a valuable experience. It is ​ expanded this into a large , and was the road in which Peter had his vision from ​Arrive in Rome, Italy Welcome to Rome, also known as, "The Christ and headed back to the city of Rome once a papal residence. Inside we’ll find a to be persecuted. We will stop at the fragment of a that was once inside Eternal City." Upon arrival at Rome ​ ​ ancient Catacombs for a memorable airport, You will be transferred to your ​ ​ the old St. Peter's Basilica. We will see a city-center hotel. Following check-in, you guided tour to marvel at these underground crypt shaped like a tiny basilica to display ​ will have free time to unpack and relax, or burial tunnels for Christians and Hebrews. the many from the catacombs We will continue to the Tre Fontane Abbey explore Rome on your own. Your ​ gathered for pilgrims to see. The main (Three Fountains), the place where St. Paul pilgrimage leader may suggest places to enshrined by the church today is the skull visit. Later in the afternoon, your group will was martyred. A church is now built over and bones of St. Valentine. In the porch meet in the hotel lobby for a "Meet and the three fountains and considering Paul’s ​ ​ we’ll visit the Bocca della Verità, "Mouth of Greet" with your fellow pilgrims and depart amazing journeys as an apostle it can ​ ​ ​ for Mass. Following Mass, we will attend a rightly be considered one of the greatest Truth" where the name and popularity ​ ​ ​ welcome dinner. After dinner, we will stop finishing lines in salvation history: he raced derive from a medieval legend that if a liar at the which are typically for the crown of eternal life and won it here. placed his hand in its mouth, it would be ​ ​ We will then visit the Church of Our Lady used as a meeting place where people will ​ bitten off. The legend was charmingly of Revelation where we will learn the story relax and take a break. The 138 steps ​ tested by Audrey Hepburn and Gregory connect the Piazza di at the of conversion of Bruno Cornacchiola when ​ ​ The Virgin of Revelation appeared teaching Peck in the film . bottom with Piazza Trinità dei at ​ ​ ​ ​ him the sure means of salvation and the top. Currently occupied by the *Breakfast * Dinner *Overnight in Rome Emmanuel Community, the monastery promised that on this spot she would work and the Church of Trinità dei Monti have powerful miracles for the conversion of ​ ​ Day 4 ~ February 13, 2019 regained all their splendor and offers us a unbelievers. We will offer our prayers here ​ for the purgation of the church from all evil, place to petition Our Lady to prepare us ​Rome where many healings, both physical - and This morning we will visit Santa Maria in for our pilgrimage in asking for a new ​ more importantly - spiritual - have been Via Lata. This sacred site, venerated outpouring of the Holy Spirit to set the ​ church aflame with radical holiness, fidelity reported by those who have visited here anciently as St Luke’s home, St Peter’s asking for Our Lady’s intercession. lodging place, and where “in Rome Paul and zeal for the Gospel. We will make our ​ way to the Mater Admirabilis Chapel (* This afternoon we will tour was allowed to stay in lodgings of his own ​ ​ ​ ​ Time permitting) where as many pilgrims to visit which towers over the with the soldier who guarded him” (Ac ​ ​ ​ ​ before us have seen many graces given Roman Forum, , and also 18,16), as the same place where “Paul ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ through their prayers here. We will stop at visit the ancient Colosseum. We’ll enter spent the whole of the two years in his own the Column of the Immaculate ​ ​ rented lodging. He welcomed all who came ​ Mamertine Prison (Tullianum) a Conception that is famously visited by ​ ​ ​ to visit him, proclaiming the kingdom of ​ pilgrimage site since the 5th century pontiffs during the Feast of the and teaching the truth about the Lord believed to be the site of Sts. Peter and (December 8) to Christ with complete freedom and Paul’s imprisonment before their without hindrance from anyone” (Ac come and place bouquets of flowers at the ​ martyrdoms and place of legend where St. 28,30-31). The mementoes here preserved base of this column. Adorned at the top of ​ ​ ​ this column is a bronze statue of the Virgin Peter caused a spring to miraculously well go back to this tradition. Following our visit, we will proceed to St Peter’s Square this Mary stomping on a serpent. Surrounding ​ ​ morning for a memorable Papal Audience the column are statues of Moses, Isaiah, ​ with as we join with pilgrims Ezekiel and King David. ​ ​ ​ ​ from around the world. (Subject to the ​ *Dinner *Overnight in Rome Pope’s presence in Rome). After the ​ Audience, there will be free time for lunch, Day 3 ~ February 12, 2019 or to shop, or mail a postcard from the ​ Rome Vatican Post Office. In the afternoon, visit the impressive St Journey this morning out to the majestic ​ Mary Major Basilica where long before the Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls. ​ Originally consecrated in 324, the ’s story of the miraculous snow, the church tomb is visible now under the Papal . was once called Saint Mary of the Crib, a ​ ​ We will celebrate a wonderful Mass here name given because of its relic of the crib ​ ​ Mamertine Prison as a special tribute to the Church’s or manger of the Nativity of Jesus Christ, greatest

Questions: Call or email the St Peter group leader at 419 405-3229 or [email protected] or contact Parvis Tours directly! ​ ​ ​ parvistours.com ITINERARY 1-810-644-5229 four boards of sycamore wood. Onwards Next we will visit (or excursion you will visit: San Bartolomeo ​ ​ ​ to the Basilica of St John in Lateran, the ), the sister of St. Pudenziana all'Isola, the high altar of this church ​ ​ ​ ​ oldest and highest ranking of the four and daughter of Pudens, in whose house possesses the remains of St. Bartholomew papal major basilicas and the most ancient St. Peter reportedly stayed while in Rome. the Apostle, also known as St. Nathaniel. church in the world. This 9th-century basilica houses a piece of The Sant’Egidio community administrates the scourging column of Christ, brought the church and has set up shrines to ​ ​ ​ from Constantinople in the Middle Ages. On contemporary martyrs in the side altars. ​ to , recognized as These shrines possess reliquaries and ​ ​ the oldest place of Christian worship in short testimonies of the witness unto death Rome, where The Peter Chapel, contains of modern day Christians. San Benedetto ​ ​ ​ a part of the table at which a Piscinula, this is a small but fascinating ​ would have held the celebration of the church built at the site where St Benedict of Eucharist in the house of Saint Pudens. Norcia stayed during his time as a student Today’s pilgrims prayers are dedicated for in Rome. A small oratory houses St. all of the good and holy clergy in our Benedict’s cell. Santa Cecilia, this church ​ ​ church. takes its name after the third century *Breakfast *Dinner *Overnight in Rome martyr. The church houses her remains, as well as an impressive reclining statue of the Day 5 ~ February 14, 2019 Saint by Stefano Maderno, and a mosaic ​ from the time of . You will Basilica of St John in Lateran - Pope’s Chair Rome Today we will stroll along the River learn about the life of Santa Cecilia and ​ Above the sacramental altar there’s a and make our way to Mass on Tiber why she is the patron saint of music and fragment of the table on which Jesus ​ ​ ​ musicians. San Francesco d'Assisi a Island, that was crucial to the development ​ consumed the last supper, the Basilica ​ , it isn’t clear on exactly how many of Rome. The island served as a ​ also hosts Jesus’ blood, brought to Rome traversable point on the Tiber River, occasions St. Francis visited Rome, but by by centurion Longino. After viewing the allowing for the future city to develop as a 1223 St. Francis and his followers made great statues of the Apostles we will see place of trade and commerce. Today the this church, formally dedicated to St. the adjacent Holy Stairs brought from Blaise, the base of their operations in the ​ ​ hosts the Fatebenefratelli to Rome in 326 AD by St Hospital and the church of San Bartolomeo Eternal City. With permission of the Helena (as a favorite of pilgrims, these all'Isola, and serves as a pedestrian entry sacristan, pilgrims can see the room where steps may only be ascended on the into , one of Rome’s most St. Francis slept when he stayed at this knees). We then visit the Basilica of ​ ​ church. Palazzo San Callisto, a UNESCO ​ unique and famed neighborhoods. In ​ ​ Santa Croce in Jerusalem with its World Heritage site, Palazzo San Callisto is ​ ancient Rome, Trastevere was a foreigners extraordinary collection of relics from the an extraterritorial property of the . ​ quarter, a place where during the the Holy Land. The tradition says that St. It houses the for the ​ Republican and Imperial periods those Helena brought to Rome, after her without Roman citizenship lived. Trastevere , the Pontifical Council for the Family, pilgrimage, the fragments of the True had a large in vibrant Jewish community , the Pontifical Cross and one of the nails used in the during antiquity and, along with Monti, was Council for Justice and Peace, the offices Crucifixion. Later were added the a seedbed for early Christian converts. for International Catholic Charismatic fragments of the Grotto of the Nativity and Renewal Services, as well as and a the Holy Sepulchre, the joint of the finger number of other Catholic organizations that of St. Thomas, a part of the cross of the are part of or directly linked to the Holy Good Thief and two thorns from the Crown See. Santa Maria in Trastevere, is the ​ ​ of Jesus to complete the catechesis on the neighborhood’s most renowned church. It Passion. Also here, a full-size replica of dates to the third century in its origins. the Shroud of Turin. Mass will be Pilgrims and tourists alike acclaim the ​ ​ celebrated at one of the three Basilicas. church for its that date to the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. Beneath the high altar are the relics of Sts. Callistus, Cornelius, Julius, and Calepodius. San ​ Crisogono, this church is dedicated to St. ​ Chrysogonus, Roman military officer, Rome - Basilica of St Peter martyred about 304 near Aquileia in Today Trastevere is known for its churches, northern Italy. St. Chrysogonus was one of its old-world feel, and its distinctive culture. many Christians martyred during the Our pilgrim prayers today are for all forms persecution of , who was of scandal and infidelity, including our own emperor from 284 to 305 AD. Aside from personal sins, through which we have been relics of St. Chrysogonus, the church an obstacle to others finding God. Along houses the remains of Blessed Anna Maria Holy Stairs from Jerusalem the route today our priest will offer the Taigi , an important mystic. She is a patron Sacrament of Reconciliation. On this ​ Questions: Call or email the St Peter group leader at 419 405-3229 or [email protected] or contact Parvis Tours directly! ​ ​ ​ parvistours.com ITINERARY 1-810-644-5229 of housewives, in particular, those the Basilica of St Mary of the Angels Chiesa Nuova, , The ​ enduring verbal abuse by their husbands. down on the plains where St Francis spent Fountain of the Four Rivers, Sant'Agnese This afternoon may be enjoyed at your most of his life and containing the Chapel in Agone, San Agostino, San Luigi dei ​ leisure. Your Pilgrimage Leader will have where he died in 1226. Onwards to the Francesi, , The plenty of suggestions to make the most of Upper Town to enjoy a deepening sense Pantheon (Santa Maria ad Martyres), Santa ​ your afternoon. We will meet for dinner of the spirit of St Francis, we are guided Maria Sopra Minerva, Sant'Ignazio, Santa tonight at a local restaurant. through the towns highlights culminating in Maria Maddalena, Piazza , The the Basilica of St Francis housing the , Sant'Andrea delle Fratte ​ ​ *Breakfast *Dinner *Overnight in Rome tomb of St Francis (for Mass) we visit both (Marian apparition site), and The Spanish ​ ​ the Upper and Lower Basilicas. At the Steps. Along this tour we will see tombs of Basilica of St Clare, we pray before the , , and historical figures Day 6 ~ February 15, 2019 ​ ​ Holy Crucifix from which God spoke to St. including: St. Philip Neri, St. Monica Assisi Francis and, taking the stairway down to (mother of St. Augustine of Hippo), Early in the life of what would become the the crypt, we view St Clare’s body. After Raphael Sanzio (artist), Vittorio Emanuele Order of Friars Minor (the Franciscans), some free time to explore this oasis of II, Umberto I, St. Catherine of Siena, Pope when the group who had opted to follow peace we can choose to attend Vespers Paul IV, , Pope Clement XII, Bl. him and his way of life numbered a dozen, and listen to the angelic voices of the Poor Fra Angelico di Pietro, St. Robert St. Francis took them to Rome to see the Clare nuns. Bellarmine, St. Aloysius Gonzaga, St. John pope. The pope in those days lived at Berchmans, and St. Camillo de Lellis. Saint John Lateran, the cathedral of *Breakfast * Dinner *Overnight in Rome There will be many works of art including Rome, since the Vatican as we know it works by:, Francesco had not yet been built. Francis was Day 7 ~ February 16, 2019 ​ Borromini, , Raphael well-aware that his followers resembled a Rome Sanzio, Caravaggio, Michelangelo number of heretical groups who preached, Celebrate this morning a spectacular Mass Buonarroti, and Andrea Pozzo. ​ among other things, a form of poverty that at St Peter’s Basilica where we pray to ​ ​ was not consistent with the Gospel. ask for His mercy upon His church in this *Breakfast * Dinner *Overnight in Rome Francis did not want his band of men to be moment of profound crisis. included with them. Furthermore, he Day 8 ~ February 17, 2019 ​ wanted the assurance that he and his We will tour the nearby . ​ ​ Montecassino - Pompeii followers were on the right track. He Wander the spectacular chambers leading We venture towards the stunning Amalfi ​ wanted firm affirmation, backed by the to the Sistine Chapel to view Coast this morning and wind our way up to ​ ​ ​ authority of the Church, that his way was Michelangelo’s masterpieces, including the the spectacular mountaintop Abbey of ​ legitimately consistent with the Gospels — magnificent of the Last Judgment. Montecassino founded by St Benedict in ​ which he got from the pope in verbal form. Continue through to the awe inspiring St. 529. ​ Later, in his Testament, Francis would say Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the We soak up the splendor of the ​ ​ ​ that it was the Lord who gave him brothers world for an informative exploration. Our surrounding countryside before our guided and that no one showed him what to do. guided tour will feature among other tour including the Basilica with the ​ ​ The Lord himself revealed to him the way highlights Michelangelo’s stunning Pieta, opportunity to pray before the relics of Sts. ​ ​ he should walk. In the mind of Francis, the the tomb of Pope St John Paul II, the Benedict and Scholastica. After Mass we ​ ​ ​ ​ order and its way of life were not his, but great Confessional and the Crypt continue to Pompeii to pray before the ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ the Lord’s. As such, the order was always containing the tombs of several Popes. Shrine of the Holy Rosary, where Bartolo ​ subject to the jurisdiction of the Longo, although baptized Catholic, had Institutional Church. And he wanted to be fallen away from the faith and fell under the faithful to that Church. The life of St influence of two radical former priests while has affected and overall attending University who had very strong made a massive impact on . As anti-Christian doctrines. He became quite we learn more about the lives of Sts an enemy of the , by 1865 Francis and Clare and visit the very he came back to the Faith with a renewed places where they transformed the church zeal. On a visit to Pompeii, Bartolo was by refocusing Christians on the Gospel we distressed to see that the church building start our prayers for intercession that the ​ ​ was practically falling down, but worse yet Church be delivered from temptation, most of the local population did not practice spiritual oppression, protected of impurity their faith and chose to work or play on and immorality, objectionable leaders, and Sundays rather than attend Mass. Having a Piazza Navona - Sant'Agnese in Agone negative attitudes. This morning we drive ​ great devotion to the Rosary, Bl. Bartolo through scenic Umbrian countryside to ​ ​ Longo founded the Shrine of Our Lady of the pilgrimage centre of Assisi, where St This afternoon we will enjoy a walking tour ​ ​ the Rosary and enshrined a miraculous Francis tended the poor and sick and on the pilgrims trail of the heart of the image there. Many miraculous healings founded the Franciscan Order. On arrival Historic Center of Rome. On this tour we ​ have ensued. One of the children healed at in this medieval hillside town we will visit will see sites and monuments including: Pompeii, Fortuna, petitioned Our Lady,

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This is where we get the ​ *Costs have been based on the minimum of Departure transfer to airport $60 extremely beautiful , written by 20 pilgrims participating. *per party of 2 Blessed Bartolo Longo known as the Optional pre-paid gratuities Supplication to the Queen of Victories. $90 ​ Catholic Priest Travel Insurance $249 Here we ask for healing for all victims of Pre-Night (1 night) $89 abuse that they receive comfort, healing Fr Stephen Stanbery *based on double occupancy of their wounds of body soul, and spirit. Diocese of Toledo That they be rescued from bitterness and ​ Pre-Nights (2 nights) $178 *based on double occupancy shame and refreshed by His love and that they realize there is hope in healing the Post-Night (1 night) $89 *based on double occupancy brokenness. After a guided visit of the ancient ruins in Post-Nights (2 nights) $178 ​ ​ Reverend Stephen Stanbery from the *based on double occupancy Pompeii we return to Rome. ​ Diocese of Toledo has received the Priest of *Transfers: ​ *Breakfast * Dinner *Overnight in Rome Integrity award by a national organization of Group transfer is included in price at a ​ Catholics that works for change in the church designated time. We will help arrange any Day 9 ~ February 18, 2019 and supports survivors of clerical sexual additional pickups for those needing a different ​ time. abuse. He has been on a continuing crusade ​Rome for integrity and transparency in his diocese * Booking air through Parvis Tours assures you This morning after Mass we’ll stroll over to will arrive during designated time. ​ ​ since the sex scandals became apparent in ​ for those who would like to ​ 2002. He has worked tirelessly to seek clarity spend time at Adoration, take a leisurely *Prepaid Gratuities: in the [alleged] cover up of a murder probe of You can prepay your gratuities now instead of look around St Peter’s Basilica and a slain Catholic nun, clergy sexual abuse Square, take photos for your memories, or paying while on pilgrimage. This service helps cases, and closed parishes. He participated with planning and budgeting and it will be one shop for souvenirs. (*optional) ​ in the Oscar-nominated documentary “Twist more thing that is taken care of before your The afternoon is left open for visits to any of Faith" - where a man confronts the trauma ​ pilgrimage starts. A base rate, per person, has churches that we were not able to visit of past sexual abuse as a boy by Dennis been set for the length of the pilgrimage. ​ due to funerals, special events, or if the Gray, a former Toledo Catholic priest, only to ​ ​ ​ parish was closed to public visits for any find his decision shatters his relationships *Travel Insurance: with his family, community and faith. Father We offer our clients peace of mind with a reason. ​ Optionally, enjoy your day at leisure. Your Stephen Stanbery has served as a model of comprehensive Travel Insurance Plan - make Christ’s love and faith and will offer numerous sure to protect your investment. Pilgrimage Leader will have plenty of Highlights Include: suggestions to make the most of your day. opportunities to make reparation for all sins of ~ Coverage if you have to cancel for any reason This evening we will enjoy a farewell sexual abuse and sexual immorality, especially by members of the Catholic clergy; ~ Reimbursement of airfare booked with us for a dinner at a local restaurant to reflect on all sins of cowardice, deception, sloth and covered reason our Reparation Pilgrimage in Rome. self-protection, especially among those in ~ Coverage for pilgrimage interruption for a covered reason positions of authority in the church; our *Breakfast * Dinner *Overnight in Rome ~ Lost or damaged baggage coverage. 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