A Pilgrimage In celebration of the Year of Faith Pre-pilgrimage Excursion and the canonization of the first Faith Starting in Venice and ending in Orvieto as we join pilgrims Native America Saint arriving for the Canonizaiton of Blessed Kateri pilgrimage, this eight day excursion will examine the roots of Catholic Through the Legacy The historic Canonization Mass of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha faith through the churches and saints in northern Italy. will be the anchor point of this special pilgrimage that will Separate from the canonizaiton pilgrimage, you may chose one of the Saints also include visits to the Four Major Basilicas and or both pilgrimages. The Canonization of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome. October 12-19 Depart Tulsa on Friday, Oct. 12 for an overnight, transatlantic flight Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha arriving at Venice’s Marco Polo airport on Oct.13. Here are highlights of the excursion. Day two starts with a cruise of the entire length of the Grand Canal on a vaporetto (water bus), the next stop is Piazzo de San Marco and St. Mark’s Basilica, which Napolean Bonaparte called the drawing room of Europe. Day three begins with Mass at St. Mark’s Basilica. After lunch and a short train ride, the St. Mark’s Basilica next stop is the Pontifical Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua, the site of the tomb of St. Anthony and then, after a short bus ride, the Scrovegni Chapel. Day four starts with the Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, one of the greatest churches of Venice. The spirit of St. Francis is present here and the church is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. The afternoon is open for pilgrims to discover the and the Pilgrims visiting the Seven Churches of Rome, by Antonio Lafreri, 1575 wonders of Venice at their own pace. Day five takes us to Florence and the Piazza Basilicas of Rome di Santa Croce, the Duomo, the Baptistery of St. October 18-26, 2012 Double occupancy - $3,795 each John and Campanile of Giotto. Day six begins in Florence but moves to Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari Led by Prices include: airfare to and from Tulsa International Airport; Pisa for a stop at one of the most recognizable meals, lodging and transportation while in Rome landmarks in the world. The Leaning Tower Bishop Edward J. Slattery of Pisa was built as the bell tower for the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumtption. Siena’s Piazza del Campo and the To reserve your spot on this special pilgrimage, Cathedral of Siena finish the day. Day seven, Oct. 18, returns to Florence and contact Accademia Gallery that houses a large collection of the works of Michelangelo, the Basilica of St. Deacon John Johnson Lawrence, one of the oldest and largest churches of Florence. Pilgrims will have the afternoon free [email protected] to explore Florence at their own pace. P apal Y EAR OF 918.307.4914 Day eight takes us to Orvieto to join pilgrims FAITH arriving from Tulsa. Diocese of Tulsa Oct. 2012 - Oct. 2013 Double occupancy - $1,995 each The Leaning Tower of Pisa Sponsored by The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulsa Thursday, October 18 9 Tulsa, Rome Tuesday, October 23 9 Rome Travel day Basilica of St. Mary Major Depart Tulsa International Airport for overnight, transatlantic flight to the Eternal City Built in the early 400’s, the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore contains many treasures of the Church including fifth century mosaics in the aspe and on either side of the nave depicting the Friday, October, 19 9 Orvieta, Assisi Coronation of the Virgin and scenes from the Old Testament. Day six will be one of our busiest Cathedral of Orvieto with stops planned at seven historic churches, all within a radius of just a few miles. After St. Mary Major, we will visit Basilica of St. Praxedes, San Martino ai Monti, St. Peter in Chains, Sant’Alessio The Cathedral of Orvieto has an astounding facade that is a kaleidoscope of colors found in all’Aventino, Santa Sabina all’Aventino, the Basilica of Santa Sabina and Santa Cecilia in mosaics soaring seven stories and marble busts and sculpted figures constructed under the Trastevere. The trip back to the hotel via motor coach, pilgrims will enjoy a tour of the Illuminated orders of Pope Urban IV to provide a suitable home for the Corporal of Bolsena, a miracle Landmarks of Rome. revealing the truth of transubstantiation when a Host was bleeding so much that it stained the altar cloth. The cloth is now stored in the Chapel of the Corporal inside the cathedral. Wednesday, October 24 9 Rome After lunch, pilgrims will be free to explore Orvieto before departing for the city of Assisi. Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls Saturday, October 20 9 Assisi, Rome After breakfast, pilgrims will depart the hotel for the Catacomb of Priscilla, nicknamed the “Queen of the Catacombs” for its many martyrs and popes. The walls and ceilings Mary of the Angels display fine decorations illustrating Biblical scenes including the oldest known Marian After Lauds and breakfast, pilgrims will visit the Church of Mary of the Angels, the place of paintings. Pilgrims will then board a bus for the Papal Basilica of St. Lawrence Outside St. Francis’ death. The Porziuncola is a chapel obtained from the Benedictines and restored by the Walls, one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome and one of the five Patriarchal St. Francis himself where he founded the order of Friars Minor that would later become the basilicas. Our next stop, The Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, is one of the four Franciscans. It was also here that Clare embarked on her monastic life in 1211. The Basilica of major basilicas of Rome. After a tour of the Basilica pilgrims may venerate the tomb of St. Paul the Apostle, pray and St. Clare houses her relics and the miraculous crucifix that spoke to Francis. Visits to the Assisi explore the fascinating array of historical, religious and artistic sights at the second largest basilica in Rome. The next Cathedral, important in Franciscan history, and and the Basilica of St. Francis, a focal point of stop is Tivoli’s Villa d’Este, an excellent example of Renaissance architecture and the Italian Renaissance garden. We will both high art and intense spirituality, will finish the morning before returns pilgrims to Rome. finish the day at the Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Love, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Pope John Paul II added the shrine in the pilgrim itinerary of the seven pilgrim churches of Rome, replacing San Sebastiana Fuori Ie Mura. Sunday, October 21 9 Rome Thursday, October 25 9 Rome Canonization of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha A mid-morning Mass will celebrate the Canonization of Blessed Kateri Basilica of St. Mary Over Minerva Tekakwitha, the first Native American saint. After lunch and a short A walking tour of several significant sites begins with the Piazza Navona built on the rest, it’s on to the Papal Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, the cathedral site of the Stadium of Domitian and features the Fountain of the Four Rivers by Bernini. of the church of Rome and the official ecclesiastical seat of the Bishop Next, San Luigi dei Francesi is where we will view three outstanding paintings by the of Rome, the Pope. There we will view the Altar of the Holy Sacrament, master Caravaggio - The Calling of St. Matthew, The Inspiration of St. Matthew and the the table said to have been used at the Last Supper and the Scala Martyrdom of St. Matthew. Next is The Pantheon, an ancient Roman temple that was Sancta, the steps where Jesus stood before Pontius Pilate during his converted into the Church of Maria ad Martyres, one of the city’s most spectacular sites. Passion on his way to trial. After visits to the Latin Gate and the Basilica of the Holy The Basilica of St. Mary over Minerva is so named because it is built on the foundation Cross in Jerusalem, pilgrims will travel to the Pontifical College of North America for Vespers and a tour. of a temple to Minerva, the goddess of wisdom. Christ Bearing the Cross, a sculpture by Michelangelo, is to the left of the apse and St. Catherine of Siena, patroness of Europe, is buried under the altar. When in Rome, a stop at the Trevi Fountain is almost a requirement and is next on the itinerary. The Spanish Steps climbing from 9 Monday, October 22 Rome the Piazza di Spagna to the Trinita dei Monti Church, then the Piazza del Popolo and the Church of Santa Maria del Papal Basilica of St. Peter Popolo will be our last stops before the farewell dinner this evening. The Papal Basilica of St. Peter has been called the greatest of all churches of Christendom and Friday, October 26 9 Rome, Tulsa is the highlight of day five. It is the final resting place of the mortal remains of many popes and notable people. Many of these tombs are considered artworks in their own right. The central Travel Day feature is a baldachin over the Papal Altar by Bernini. There are number of outstanding pieces P apal Y EAR OF of art in the basilica’s many niches and chapels, including Michelangelo’s Pieta. After a period of Depart for the U.S.A. with a late afternoon arrival in Tulsa. free time in the basilica, we will visit the Vatican Museum, which holds the largest collection of * The Seven Pilgrim Churches are highlighted in red FAITH classical sculpture in the world.