JOIN FR. JAMES FLYNN ON A PILGRIMAGE TO ARGENTINA “ I N THE F OOTSTEPS OF P OPE F RANCIS ” April 21– May 1, 2015 $4,594 Per Person From Dallas, TX (Based On Double Occupancy) www.pilgrimages.com/frflynn Buenos Aires • Flores • Santa Susana (or Rosario) • Tigre Delta • Colonia (Uruguay) • Lujan City Square Plaza Mariano Moreno For more information, contact Diana at 407.620.8380 or [email protected] San Isidro Cathedral, Buenos Aires Pope Francis S A M P L E D A Y - BY- D A Y I T INERARY Day 6: Sunday – April 26 - Buenos Aires - Tigre To Argentina, he was known as Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Theme: Parana Delta by Water but on March 13th, 2013, Today, following breakfast, we will take a boat ride up north to Tigre, and visit the world would know him as Pope Francis. the Parana Delta and Waterway. As you make your way through the web of inter-connecting rivers and streams, you will get to view the many English Style rowing clubs, marinas, and elegant mansions. Make a stop at San Isidro He chose his name in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, admirer of nature and a Cathedral, built in 1706 by French architects, and opened by the city found- servant to the poor. Known for being a humble man, Pope Francis denied er: Captain Domingo de Acassuso. Return to your hotel in time for dinner himself the luxuries that so many around him enjoyed. He showed humility in and overnight. so many ways, and after this Pilgrimage, you will walk away with a better understanding of why he chose to live the way he does. Day 7: Monday – April 27 - Buenos Aires Theme: The Early Life of a Cardinal Day 1: Tuesday – April 21- Depart Dallas, TX After you finish breakfast, we will board the bus and make our way to the Depart Dallas, TX for your overnight flights to Argentina. Church of the Immigrant. Along the way, we will visit the slums where Pope Francis worked and sought social justice for the poor. Upon arriving at the Day 2: Wednesday – April 22 - Arrive in Buenos Aires (City Tour) Church, we will be given a talk by Father Juan, former secretary to Pope Upon arrival at Beunos Aires airport, you will be met by your professional tour Francis. He will give you insight into the type of social programs implemented escort and transferred by a deluxe motor coach to our hotel. You will meet by the Holy Father while he was a Cardinal in Buenos Aires. Retrace his jour- down in the lobby to begin a city tour of Buenos Aires, starting with the sym- ney on the city’s public transport system, where at the behest of devotees, bol of the city, the Obelisk. This monument was built in 1936 to commemo- he regularly held Mass and Blessings. We will attend Mass for the poor at rate the 400th Anniversary of the city. Enjoy the views of the spanish-inspired Consitutentes Train Station. Return for dinner and overnight. squares such as: Plaza de Mayo, Plaza San Martin, and Plaza Congreso. Along with the numerous soccer stadiums throughout the city, you will also Day 8: Tuesday – April 28 - Buenos Aires - Colonia get to discover the historic neighborhoods like San Telmo and La Boca, as Theme: Day Trip to Uruguay well as getting to see the nature in Lezama Park and Tres de Febrero Park. Today we will cruise over the River Plate on a ferry that will bring us to the Return to hotel in time for dinner and overnight. historic town of Colonia, located in the southwestern region of Uruguay and facing Buenos Aires. Founded in 1680, it is a World Heritage Site and a Day 3: Thursday – April 23 - Buenos Aires - Flores UNESCO’s protected property. As imposed to Buenos Aires, Colonia is a Theme: The Early Life of Pope Francis beach town. One of the only Portuguese settlements along the Rio de la After breakfast, we will begin our Pilgrimage by following the life of Pope Plata, it offers a colonial that will give you an idea of what buildings in Bue- Francis, starting with the early years when he was known as Jorge Mario nos Aires might have looked like back in colonia times. Along your tour, you Bergoglio. Our first stop is Flores, a working class town located in the center will have a chance to view of its most historical sights, Calle de los Suspiros of Buenos Aires, and birthplace to Pope Francis. Continue on to Our Lady of “Street of the sighs”. A beautiful cobblestone street, lined with colorful houses Mercy Church where he was baptized, and the adjoining school, St. Jo- and trademark yellow lamps, along with the historical city gate and walls. seph’s, where he took his first communion and attended primary school. It We will also visit the ancient Church of the Sacred Saint, the oldest church in was here as a teenager that he received his vocational calling. We will cele- Uruguay. Return in time for dinner and overnight. brate Mass at St. Joseph’s and then make our way back to the Hotel for Dinner and overnight. Day 9: Wednesday – April 29 - Buenos Aires – Lujan Theme: The Following of Cardinal Bergoglio Day 4: Friday – April 24 - Buenos Aires - Santa Susana Today we will visit Lujan Cathedral, built in honor of the Virgin of Lujan, the Theme: The Countryside and Gaucho Fiesta OR San Nicolas of Rosario patron saint of Argentina. It is here that more than six million pilgrims would *This morning you will have the choice of the following: travel each year, some over 40 miles, to be blessed by Pope Francis. We will also visit and dine with the Benedictine monks of the Cono-Sur Congregation The Countryside and Gaucho Fiesta who reside at Abadia de San Benito on the outer skirts of Lujan. In addition to We will take a visit to the famous Argentine countryside and attend the Gau- providing retreat facilities for the residents of the city, the monks also support cho Fiesta at Santa Susana estancia. “Gaucho” meaning “the South Ameri- themselves by means of agriculture and publishing. Return to your hotel in can Cowboy”, is one of the icons of Argentina’s rural farming areas. Each time for overnight. year, they celebrate the gaucho way of life and all things rural, including horse parades, dancing, music and barbecued meat (a food Argentina is Day 10: Thursday – April 30 - Buenos Aires famous for). Dinner and overnight. Theme: Life Before a Holy Father Today is an exciting day, as we will visit the life of Cardinal Bergoglio before OR he embarked on his trip to the Conclave, where he would later be elevated to Pope Francis. We will visit the City Cathedral where he celebrated Mass San Nicolas of Rosario and lived nearby in a modest 1 bedroom flat. It is here that Pope Francis We board a luxury coach and travel to the city of Rosario to visit San Nicolas, described his outreach: “Instead of being a Church that welcomes and famous Marian site. Here an ordinary housewife who had no formal educa- receives, we try to be a Church that comes out of itself and goes to the men tion and no knowledge of the Bible or theology was visited by the Blessed and women.” From there, we will visit the Casa Rosada (The Pink House), Mother daily for a period of over 6 years. She also received 68 messages which is the executive mansion and office of the President of Argentina. It is from Jesus Christ. Numerous healings, including the cure of a boy with a here where you will begin your tour into the political history of Argentina. brain tumour, have been documented at this site. We will be given a guided Dinner and overnight. tour of the site and take part in the celebration of mass. After dinner, we travel back to Buenos Aires. Day 11: Friday – May 1 - Argentina - Dallas, TX Following breakfast and heartfelt farewells, we will depart for the airport for Day 5: Saturday – April 25 - Buenos Aires our return flights to Dallas, TX. Theme: The Theologian Years Following breakfast, we will make our way to Maximo of San Miguel College where Pope Francis studied and later taught philosophy and theology. As a rector, he sheltered those who were “on the run” from the military dictator- ship. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to take in a lecture on Argentina’s political history from a local historian. Following the lecture, you will make your way to the Seminary Chapel, also the former living quarters of Pope Francis. During your time there, you will have the opportunity to speak with Mario, a Jesuit Brother and a close personal friend of Pope Francis. You will have the opportunity to gain personal insight into the new Holy Father, and his life while he was in Argentina. Return to Hotel for dinner and over- night. Calle de los Suspiros Colonia, Uruguay INCLUSIONS & RESERVA TION APPLICATION YOUR TRIP INCLUDES: Round-Trip Airfare from Dallas, TX Other Departures Available as per www.206tours.com/addon All Fuel Surcharges and Airport Taxes 9 Nights Accommodations at centrally located, First Class Hotel: April 22 - May 1 | 9 Nights: Rooney’s Boutique Hotel - Buenos Aires Free Wi-Fi in Hotel Transfers as per itinerary Breakfast each morning at your Hotel Lunch Daily at local restaurants (except on day of arrival/departure) Dinner each night at your Hotel or local restaurants (with Wine) Boat ride to Tigre Delta and to Colonia (Uruguay) Transportation by Air Conditioned Motor Coach Assistance of Professional Local Catholic Guide (Wireless Headsets where needed) Sightseeing and Admission Fees Catholic Priest available for Spiritual Guidance Mass Daily and Spiritual Activities Tips to Hotel and Restaurant Staff Luggage Handling (1 Piece per person) Flight bag & Portfolio of all travel documents Not Included: Tips to your guide & driver.