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Day 1: Tuesday, April 21 • Depart for Poland

Depart on independent, transatlantic flight(s) to Poland.

Day 2: Wednesday, April 22 • Krakow

Upon arrival in Krakow meet your local European tour manager who will be with you throughout the tour. Celebrate Mass at St. Nicholas Church.
After Mass enjoy a Welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight Krakow.

Day 3: Thursday, April 23 • Wawel | Shrine of Divine Mercy

This morning, visit the Wawel Hill and Cathedral to see the tombs of St. Stanislaus and St. Wenceslaus, as well as the final resting places of Polish kings, poets and national heroes. Wawel Cathedral is where Pope John Paul II was ordained a priest, celebrated his first Mass, and served as Archbishop of Kraków. Stop at the Deanery, where once Copernicus and John Paul II walked as students. Then, travel to the tomb of St. Faustina Kowalska, to celebrate Mass and pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Finally, visit the “Have No Fear” Center, dedicated to John Paul II. Dinner on your own and overnight in Krakow.

Day 4: Friday, April 24 • Auschwitz | Czestochowa

This morning, depart for Auschwitz, where St. Teresa Benedicta (Edith Stein) and St. Maximilian Kolbe suffered martyrdom. In the afternoon, continue to Czestochowa to visit the Jasna Gora Monastery, the Treasure House and the Chapel of the Black Madonna, which contains one of the most important icons of Mary. Celebrate Mass in Czestochowa. Dinner and overnight in Krakow.

Day 5: Saturday, April 25 • Wadowice | Salt Mines

In the morning, travel to Wadowice, the birthplace and hometown of Pope John Paul II. Visit his childhood home, now a museum. Celebrate Mass in the Basilica of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and see the baptismal font where John Paul II was baptized. Then, visit the salt mine of Wieliczka, known for its beautiful and unique underground constructions made of salt, including Biblical icons. Return to Krakow for dinner on your own and overnight.

Day 6: Sunday, April 26 • St. Mary’s Church | dominican Monastery

This morning, attend the opening of the 13th century masterpiece, Witt Stwosz altar, at the Mariacki Church (St. Mary’s Church). Then, visit the Basilica of the Holy Trinity and Dominican Monastery. Celebrate Mass at the Chapel of St. Hyacinth, who helped establish the Dominican Order in Poland. After spending time with the Polish Dominican Friars, enjoy a Polish Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant with a traditional folklore show. Overnight in Kraków.

Day 7: Monday, April 27 • Krakow to Rome

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport in Krakow for intra-European flight to Rome. Meet your Italian Tour Manager and celebrate Mass at Santo Spirito in Sassia, appointed by John Paul II as The Divine Mercy Spirituality Centre. Check-in to your hotel for the next five nights before enjoying fine Italian cuisine at neighboring restaurants restaurants on your own. Overnight in Rome.

Day 8: Tuesday, April 28 • St. Peter’s Basilica | Scavi | Free Evening

Depart for an early morning Mass at the tomb of Pope St. John Paul II, followed by a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica. After lunch on your own, join the Scavi Tour, exploring the necropolis and excavations below St. Peter’s Basilica, ending at the Tomb of St. Peter. Time for personal prayer and devotions. The remainder of the evening is to enjoy on your own. Overnight in Rome.

Day 9: Wednesday, April 29 • Papal Audience | Swiss Guard Barracks

Depart for St. Peter’s Square to attend the Holy Father’s Wednesday Audience. Then, experience a private visit to the Swiss Guard Barracks, where one of the guards will share the behind-the-scenes of a “day in the life of a guard”. Celebrate Mass in the Chapel of the Swiss Guard (subject to final confirmation).
Dinner on your own and overnight in Rome.

Day 10: Thursday, April 30 • Free Day in Rome | Optional Walking Tour

Celebrate Mass this morning. The remainder of the day is yours to explore the Major Basilicas, shop along the Via Condotti, one of the most fashionable streets in Rome, or take an optional walking tour to see the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. Dinner on your own and overnight in Rome.

Day 11: Friday, May 1 • Angelicum | St. Teresa of Calcutta - friend of JPII

Depart for the Angelicum (the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas), where Pope St. John Paul II studied and completed his doctoral dissertation in philosophy. Celebrate Mass at the Angelicum. In the afternoon, make a special visit to San Gregorio al Celio and the Missionaries of Charity to see the room where Mother Teresa lived. This evening, enjoy a Farewell Dinner to conclude the Journey with St. John Paul II pilgrimage. Overnight in Rome.

Day 12: Saturday, May 2 • Return Flight to USA

This morning, check out and depart for independent return flight(s) home.

= COntinental Breakfast |

= Dinner

*Itinerary is tentative and subject to change; specified Masses pending confirmation

St. Dominic Parish Pilgrimage to Poland & Italy — April 21 – May 2, 2020

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    Geophysical Research Abstracts Vol. 18, EGU2016-17965-1, 2016 EGU General Assembly 2016 © Author(s) 2016. CC Attribution 3.0 License. Ground-penetrating radar investigation of St. Leonard’s Crypt under the Wawel Cathedral (Cracow, Poland) - COST Action TU1208 Andrea Benedetto (1), Lara Pajewski (1), Klisthenis Dimitriadis (2), Pepi Avlonitou (2), Yannis Konstantakis (2), Małgorzata Musiela (3), Bartosz Mitka (4), Sébastien Lambot (5), and Lidia Zakowska˙ (6) (1) Roma Tre University, Rome, Italy ([email protected], [email protected]), (2) Geoservice, Athens, Greece ([email protected], [email protected], [email protected]), (3) Restauro Sp. z.o.o., Torun,´ Poland ([email protected]), (4) Fotoprojekt, Cracow, Poland ([email protected]), (5) Université catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium ([email protected]), (6) Cracow University of Technology, Cracow, Poland ([email protected]) The Wawel ensemble, including the Royal Castle, the Wawel Cathedral and other monuments, is perched on top of the Wawel hill immediately south of the Cracow Old Town, and is by far the most important collection of buildings in Poland. St. Leonard’s Crypt is located under the Wawel Cathedral of St Stanislaus BM and St Wenceslaus M. It was built in the years 1090-1117 and was the western crypt of the pre-existing Romanesque Wawel Cathedral, so-called Hermanowska. Pope John Paul II said his first Mass on the altar of St. Leonard’s Crypt on November 2, 1946, one day after his priestly ordination. The interior of the crypt is divided by eight columns into three naves with vaulted ceiling and ended with one apse.
  • Pietszak Funeral Home 897-2400 2400 William St

    Pietszak Funeral Home 897-2400 2400 William St

    Our Lady of Czestochowa ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2158 Clinton Street (Corner Willowlawn Pkwy.) Cheektowaga, NY 14206 Church mailing address: 23 Willowlawn Pkwy., Cheektowaga, NY 14206 October 13, 2019 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time PHONE: 716-822-5590 • FAX: 716-822-5597 DIRECTORY E-mail: [email protected] Administrator...........................Rev. Marcin Porada Sacred Heart Center (22 Meadowbrook Pkwy): 716-322-0741 E-mail: [email protected] Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday 9 AM - 3 PM Pastor Emeritus:......................Rev. Harry F. Szczesniak Fridays 9 AM - 1 PM. No office hours on Holydays and Holidays. Evenings by Appointment. Trustees:..........David Carroll & Sharon Szymanski Parish Council President:..........Mr. Timothy Halas Parish Secretary:..........................Marcia Szykowny Organist:........................................Joseph Donohue MASS SCHEDULE: Saturdays:............... 4 PM & 5.30 PM (St. Bernard) Sundays:.....8:30 AM, 10:00 AM (PL) & 11.30 AM (St. Bernard) Monday, Wednesday, Friday:................... 8:00 AM Tuesday & Thursday:................................ 8.00 AM (St. Bernard) Holy Days:..............See inside bulletin for schedule ROSARY: Monday, Wednesday, Friday:.7:30 AM Sundays:.................................9:30 (PL) CONFESSIONS: Saturdays:..3:30 PM & 5:00 PM (St. Bernard) Sundays:......................9:30 (PL) BAPTISMS: Arrangements to be made with Fr. Marcin MARRIAGE: Make arrangements with the recto- ry at least six months before wedding. CARE OF THE SICK: Call the rectory to make arrangements with the priest. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Practic- ing faith and supporting church for at least 3 months. OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA THANKSGIVING IS STILL A MONTH OR SO AWAY. Let us resolve to live with thankful hearts, finding joy in all the good things that have been done for us, and taking the time to thank God and each other for these blessings.
  • Pilgrim's Guide

    Pilgrim's Guide

    EN KRAKÓW ISBN 978-83-65529-02-2 GET THE KRAKÓW APP. MUNICIPALITY OF KRAKOW Department of City Promotion and Tourism pl. Wszystkich Świętych 3-4 Pilgrim’s GuideGuide 31-004 Kraków tel.: +48 12 616 60 52 [email protected] TO KRAKOW www.krakow.pl FREE COPY; 2016 Table of contents Introduction 6 Following the Paths of John Paul II 7 Krakow Trail of Saints 23 Retracing the Footsteps of Saint Faustina Kowalska 37 Practical Information 49 1 LEGEND Tram line Bus line Following the Paths of John Paul II Krakow Trail of Saints Retracing the Footsteps of Saint Faustina Kowalska 3 Following the Paths of John Paul II 1. The Bishop’s Palace 22. St Florian’s Basilica 3 Franciszkańska Street 1 Warszawska Street 2. Franciscan Basilica of St Francis of Assisi 23. Monument of John Paul II in Strzelecki Park 2 Franciszkańska Street Lubicz Street 3. Bernardine Franciscan Sisters’ Church 24. Grave of the parents of John Paul II of St Joseph in the Rakowicki Cemetery 21 Poselska Street The exact location is indicated on the plan 4. Dean’s Tenement House at the entrance to the military part of the 21 Kanonicza Street cemetery from the side of Prandoty Street 5. Major Seminary of the Archdiocese of Krakow 25. Church of Queen Jadwiga of Poland 8 Podzamcze Street 60 Łokietka Street 6. Archcathedral Basilica of Saints Stanislaus of 26. The John Paul II Hospital Szczepanów and Wenceslaus on the Wawel Hill 80 Prądnicka Street 3 Wawel 27. Ecce Homo Church of Albertine Sisters 7.
  • Visit My Country

    Visit My Country

    The beauty of my country - Poland Warszawa – the capital city of Poland by Igor Kowalik The Baltic Sea The Baltic Sea is one of the most attractive places in Poland. It is in the north of our country. It also has a border with: Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Germany and Denmark. For tourists going to the seaside, I recommend visiting the lighthouse, eating fresh or smoked fish and taking a walk along the seashore to look for beautiful amber and shells. The attractions worth visiting on the Baltic Sea Coast in Poland: • Cities: Gdańsk and Gdynia, • Sport Stars Alley in Władysławowo, • Słowiński National Park, • Wolin National Park (with the Bison Reserve), • Drawski National Park (with countless number of lakes), • Mechowskie Grottoes, • The jetty in Sopot, • Hel Peninsula, • The lighthouse in Świnoujście by Milena Palichleb Kraków by Patrycja Jurkitewicz Kraków Cracow is a very beautiful town. Cracow was the capital of Poland in the past. I love this town, because there are many places to visit, for example: - Wawel Castle, - Wawel Cathedral, - Cloth Hall, - Wawel Dragon Monument and many more. There are also good restaurants and cafes. There are nice people. I hope you will like Cracow, too. by Julia Dominik The Tatras The Tatras are the highest mountains in Poland. They are located in the south of the country. The highest peak is Rysy. You can walk in the mountains and enjoy the beautiful views. Here you can wander the mountain trails, reach Giewont peak, see waterfalls e.g Siklawa Waterfall, visit the city of Zakopane. You can also eat traditional cheese - oscypek.
  • The Bishop Piotr Tomicki Chapel in the Cracow Cathedral, and Its Altarpiece Depicting »The Adoration of the Magi«*

    The Bishop Piotr Tomicki Chapel in the Cracow Cathedral, and Its Altarpiece Depicting »The Adoration of the Magi«*

    Originalveröffentlichung in: Popp, Dietmar (Hrsg.): Die Jagiellonen : Kunst und Kultur einer europäischen Dynastie an der Wende zur Neuzeit, Nürnberg 2002, S. 385-394 Jerzy Miziołek The Bishop Piotr Tomicki Chapel in the Cracow Cathedral, and Its Altarpiece Depicting »The Adoration of the Magi«* Some scholars have noted that Renaissance art in Poland Bishop Piotr Tomicki Chapel (1524-1535) were built by Bar- resulted from an interplay of Polish patronage and foreign tolomeo Berrecci and were embellished with various art artists'. Among the numerous non-Polish names, those of such objects produced largely by artists from Nuremberg. Polish painters and sculptors as Stanisław Samostrzelnik and Unlike the iconographic programme of the Royal Chapel, Jan Michałowicz of Urzędów are seldom found. Excellent that of the Tomicki Chapel has not yet been studied2. Its cen- cases in point are those of the two earliest Renaissance funeratrepiec- e is the altarpiece depicting »Adoration of the Magi«, ry chapels erected in the Cathedral of Cracow (the Wawel which has been referred to until now only in passing (figs. 1, Cathedral). Both the Sigismund Chapel (1517-1533) and the 2)3. As has been confirmed in written sources, that chapel was officially dedicated to St. Thomas of Canterbury4. However, due to the subject of the painting, it is sometimes referred to as The Chapel of the Magi5. The primary purpose of this paper is to investigate prelimi- narily the significance of the above altarpiece, in the context of Fig. I Altarpiece in the Chapel of Bishop Piotr Tomicki. Fig. 2 and pi VIII The Adoration of the Magi in the Cracow Cathedral altarpiece of the Bishop Piotr Tomicki Chapel 385 the tomb of the Bishop and the chapel's other furnishings, most and Hebrew.
  • A Jewish Heritage Tour of Warsaw and Krakow with Your Personal English-Speaking Guides

    A Jewish Heritage Tour of Warsaw and Krakow with Your Personal English-Speaking Guides

    A Jewish Heritage Tour of Warsaw and Krakow with your personal English-speaking guides Featuring Exeter International Extraordinary Experiences Private Visit to the Zabinski Villa (The following is just a suggested daily tour schedule. You will have complete control over your daily schedule and may change your plans at any time by simply telling your guide.) Day 1 Warsaw Midday arrival into Warsaw. You will be met outside of customs by your guide and transfer to your deluxe hotel in the heart of Warsaw. The remainder of your evening is at leisure. Fantastic restaurants and cafes are just steps from your hotel in Old Town Square and along the Royal Route. We recommend taking advantage of one of Warsaw’s specialty restaurants tonight. Exeter Services: Transfer Only Hotel: Bristol Warsaw Day 2 Warsaw This morning your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby at 10AM for a visit to the historic Old Town. Warsaw, the capital of Poland, was almost completely destroyed during World War II. Its rebuilding was an act of determination and self-belief. Today the city again features fine views of Castle Square, the Royal Castle and King Zygmunt III Vasa. On a walking tour with your guide have a stroll through Warsaw’s renowned Castle Square. In the Castle Square, you’ll find street artists, small cafes and shops among the rebuilt gothic mansions of Warsaw’s nobility. View Zygmunt Column, built to honor King Zygmunt III Wasa, who moved Poland’s capital from Krakow to Warsaw in the 17th-century. If you are interested, your guide will take you to the Royal Castle, which boasts one of the most magnificent art collections of the city, including famous views of Warsaw by Bellotto, the nephew and student of the famous Venetian painter Canaletto.
  • Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków Pl

    Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków Pl

    Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków pl. Jana Matejki 13, Main Building • Rector’s Office, Administration • International Office • Dean’s Offices, Departments and Studios of the Faculties of Painting and Sculpture • Studios of the Faculty of Graphic Arts (Department of Drawing and Painting) • Museum • Archive • Galleries of the Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow ul. Karmelicka 16 • Studios of the Faculty of Graphic Arts (Department of Animation, Photography and Digital Media) • Studios of the Faculty of Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art (Department of Conservation and Restoration of Sculpture - Conservation and Restoration of Stone Sculpture, Ceramics and Stucco Studio) ul. Smoleńsk 9 • Dean’s Office, Departments and Studios of the Faculty of Industrial Design • Gallery of the Faculty of Industrial Design (Stairs Gallery) • Studios of the Faculty of Graphic Arts (Department of Graphic Design) • Studios of the Faculty of Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art (Department of Conservation and Restoration of Easel Paintings, Department of Conservation and Restoration of Sculpture - Conservation and Restoration of Wooden Polychrome Sculpture Studio) • Main Library ul. Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego 38/3 • Dean’s Office, Departments and Studios of the Faculty of Intermedia • Gallery of the Faculty of Intermedia ul. Humberta 3 • Dean’s Office, Departments and Studios of the Faculty of Graphic Arts • Dean’s Office, Departments and Studios of the Faculty of Interior Design • Galleries of the Faculties of Graphic Arts and Interior
  • Poland: Birds & Art in Royal Kraków

    Poland: Birds & Art in Royal Kraków

    POLAND: BIRDS & ART IN ROYAL KRAKÓW SEPTEMBER 3–11, 2019 Great Spotted Woodpecker ©Rick Wright LEADERS: RICK WRIGHT & GERARD GORMAN LIST COMPILED BY: RICK WRIGHT VICTOR EMANUEL NATURE TOURS, INC. 2525 WALLINGWOOD DRIVE, SUITE 1003 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78746 WWW.VENTBIRD.COM POLAND: BIRDS & ART IN ROYAL KRAKÓW September 3–11, 2019 By Rick Wright Photo Gerard Gorman What do birders talk about? Birds, of course. Birding. Even, truth be told, just occasionally, other birders. And, if you happened to be part of our congenial and universally interested group in Kraków, just about everything else—from the origins of the word (or words?) “slug” to the meaning of heraldic swans and the vexed identity of the Polish National Museum’s most famous mustelid. In between captivating conversation, we explored the landscapes, natural and cultural, of Poland’s most appealing city and the surrounding countryside. Of necessity, many birding trips skimp on the creature comforts, but we lived in the lap of luxury in our elegant hotel right on the Rynek Główny, Kraków’s vast medieval Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 2 Poland: Birds & Art in Royal Kraków, 2019 market square. Gothic and baroque churches, Renaissance palaces, and the enormous Cloth Hall market were at our very doorstep, with fine food and drink just a few short steps away in every direction. The Wawel, the massive castle complex comprising palaces, the cathedral, and daunting fortifications, was an easy walk down the Royal Way, itself a veritable encyclopedia of architecture. A quiet early morning from our hotel. Photo Rick Wright It took just a day or so to familiarize ourselves with the compact city and its charms, such that we could take full advantage of the odd free moment for shopping, sightseeing, or ice cream.
  • Wawel Cathedral

    Wawel Cathedral

    46th EDTNA/ERCA International Conference Welcome to Krakow, Poland September 9 – 12, 2017 Theme of the Conference Basic facts Population: 762 500 people Area: 326.8 km2 Currency: Złoty Electricity: 220 Volts (V) Location: Kraków lies in the southern part of Poland, on the Vistula River (Polish name: Wisła), in a valley at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains History Krakow is one of the oldest cities in Poland. First settlements are dating back to 50,000BC. In 1038 Kraków became the capital of Poland, with Wawel Royal Castle becoming the residence of Polish kings. Kraków became the first Polish city liberated from Austrian rule on October 31st, 1918. The Treaty of Versailles would establish the first sovereign Polish state in over a century, however twenty years later in September 1939, Nazi German forces entered Kraków, setting up command of their ‘General Government’ in Wawel Castle. After Second World War Almost forty-five years of communism followed. In 1978 Kraków’s Old Town and Kazimierz districts were placed on the first UNESCO World Heritage List and in the same year Kraków’s archbishop Karol Wojtyła became the first non-Italian pope in 455 years. How to get to ICE Krakow From the airport ICE Kraków is located 15,1 km from the Airport 20 minutes by taxi to conference venue 45 minutes by public transport From railway station Main train station Kraków Główny is located in city center, near to old town. 15 minutes by taxi 10 minutes by public transport By car Highway A4 leads to Krakow from Wroclaw (Berlin) From Highway via route 780 and Monte Cassino Modern Venue Krakow Highlights Wawel Castle The Gothic Wawel Castle was built at the behest of Casimir III the Great, who reigned from 1333 to 1370, and consists of a number of structures situated around the central courtyard.
  • Pilgrimage To

    Pilgrimage To

    JOIN THE FRIENDS OF THE CATHEDRAL ON Pilgrimage to POLANDWITH BISHOP THOMAS J. OLMSTED \[ JUNE 17 – 26, 2020 41780 Six Mile Road, Suite 100, Northville, MI 48168 T: 866.468.1420 | F: 313.565.3621 | ctscentral.net KRAKOW, POLAND WAWEL ROYAL CASTLE FUNICULAR RIDE ON MT. GUBALOWKA \[ Day 1: Wednesday June 17 • Depart USA Depart on overnight flights to Warsaw Day 2: Thursday June 18 • Arrive in Warsaw | City Tour Upon arrival in Warsaw, meet your tour manager, transfer to the hotel and check-in. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town and the ambience of the Market Square with its scenic narrow and winding streets. Begin at the 14th century Cathedral of St. John where Servant of God Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski is buried. Pass the Royal Castle, a magnificent example of Baroque architecture. This walking tour will be dependent on the flight arrival time. Celebratory welcome dinner and overnight in Warsaw. Day 3: Friday June 19 • Fr. Jerzy Popieluszko | Niepokolanow This morning, visit the Church of St. Stanislaw Kostka, and the tomb of Fr. Jerzy Popieluszko, chaplain and martyr of the Solidarity Movement. Celebrate Mass at the shrine (pending confirmation) followed by time to visit Fr. Jerzy Museum and plenty of time for prayer and reflection. In the afternoon, transfer to Niepokolanow – the Immaculata city built by Fr. Maximillian Kolbe. Enjoy lunch on your own at the shrine followed by a talk highlighting the life of St. Maximillian. Return to Warsaw for dinner on your own and overnight. Day 4: Saturday June 20 • Czestochowa | Zakopane After breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart for Czestochowa, the center of Poland’s religious life and home of the famous icon of the Black Madonna, which is venerated as the “Queen of Poland” and has become the country’s national symbol.