Package A – WMOF & Papal Visit
PACKAGE A: World Meeting of Families and Papal Visit
Six Nights - Tuesday, September 22, 2015 – Monday, September 28, 2015
$825.00 PP BASED ON QUAD OCCUPANCY – DOUBLE QUEEN ROOM
$1,100.00 PP BASED ON TRIPLE OCCUPANCY – DOUBLE QUEEN ROOM
$1,650.00 PP BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY – DOUBLE QUEEN ROOM
$1,375.00 PP BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY – KING ROOM
The DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH has secured round-trip motor coaches and hotel rooms at a centrally
located four star hotel in downtown Philadelphia for those wishing to attend the World Meeting of
Families Congress and the weekend activities anticipated with Pope Francis. Each bus will be served
by a priest or deacon and a lay leader to meet the spiritual needs of pilgrims, and to facilitate the
overall experience of the World Meeting of Families.
Tuesday, September 22, 2015: Depart early morning
from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia. Upon arrival, y our
luggage will be securely stored with the concierge at the
hotel and you will proceed to the World Meeting of
Families at the Philadelphia Convention Center. The
hotel is walking distance t o t h e c o n v e n t i o n
c e n t e r (½ mile – approximately 15 minutes). Official
hotel check- in is 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday – Friday, September 23 - 25, 2015: During the
days of the Co ngress , you will be completely free to
enjoy the workshops and presentations purchased with
your Congress ticket, celebrate Mass, participate in
activities, etc. The C o n g r e s s officially ends on
Friday afternoon.
Saturday – Sunday - September 26 -27, 2015: On
Saturday and Sunday, you will be free to attend the
many events and activities of your choice organized by
World Meeting of Families and the City of Philadelphia
with Pope Francis including the Festival of Families. Your
hotel is within walking distance of the currently
proposed locations for M a s s a n d activities.
Monday, September 28, 2015:
On Monday morning, you will enjoy some leisure time
before checking out of the hotel. Departure back to
Pittsburgh will be late morning, depending on traffic
conditions.
Saturday – Sunday: The Diocese of Pittsburgh will host all Pittsburgh pilgrims at a centrally located meeting space in
Philadelphia during the weekend. This space will be a hub for communication and
prayer gathering, as a respite, or for possible programs.
While in Philadelphia, you may also consider visiting the Cathedral, located adjacent to the convention center.
There are also several wonderful shrines, the Liberty Bell, and many other points of interest in the area.
The program is non-refundable, if Pope Francis is not present in Philadelphia on Sept 26-27, 2015, we will
still stay in Philadelphia over the weekend. We will organize spiritual activities, possibly walking tours and
celebrate Mass together.
Package A – WMOF & Papal Visit
PILGRIMAGE DETAILS
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION
Your choice of two types of rooms at a four star property in Philadelphia within walking distance (1/2 mile,
approximately 15 minutes) to the Philadelphia Convention Center and all of the currently proposed activities.
Please choose a KING room (one bed for one or two people) or a QUEEN room (2 beds - maximum 4 people).
Breakfast is included.
The Pilgrimage includes your hotel room choice for SIX nights (Sept 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 check out Monday
28th) and the roundtrip coach transportation - departing Pittsburgh, Tuesday Sept 22 and retuning Monday
Sept 28th for one or two people in a KING room, or for two, three or four people in a QUEEN room.
Philadelphia has advised that they will be enforcing the occupancy of the hotels during this time and all
travelers for your room reservation must be listed and included on the attached form.
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THERE ARE A LIMITED NUMBER OF ALL ROOM TYPES (ESPECIALLY QUEEN ROOMS) AND
MOTOR COACH SEATS AVAILABLE. RESERVATIONS WILL BE FILLED ON A FIRST COME - FIRST
SERVED BASIS. PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHERS WHEN MAKING YOUR SELECTION. IF
THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT YOU CAN BE ACCOMMODATED IN A KING ROOM - PLEASE
CHOOSE A KING ROOM.
RESERVATIONS WILL BE TIME STAMPED UPON RECEIPT. PAYMENT BY CHECK ONLY.
UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS EVENT, AND IN ORDER TO SAFEGUARD OUR
BLOCK OF ROOMS WITH THE HOTEL - WE CANNOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS.
YOU MAY SEND FULL PAYMENT IMMEDIATELY, OR YOU MAY USE THE FOLLOWING PAYMENT
SCHEDULE. WE WILL NOT SEND REMINDERS - IT WILL BE YOUR RESPONSIBLY TO MEET THE
DEADLINES.
PAYMENT
INITIAL NON-REFUNDABLE
AMOUNT DUE
$100.00
DUE ON OR
BEFORE
IMMEDIATELY
DEPOSIT
SECOND NON-REFUNDABLE
PAYMENT
FINAL NON-REFUNDABLE
PAYMENT
4.
½ of Remaining
Balance
Remaining
Balance
April 1, 2015
May 1, 2015
Any deposits received after our room block is exhausted will be returned.
Package A – WMOF & Papal Visit
OUR PILGRIMAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE THE TICKET FOR THE WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES CONGRESS.
THERE ARE MANY CHOICES RANGING FROM $95.00 - $325.00. Upon receipt of our email confirming your
reservation, you are responsible for purchasing your tickets for the World Meeting of Families through
their website www.worldmeeting2015.com
PLEASE NOTE:
 REGISTRATION CLOSES MARCH 1, 2015 - We are extremely fortunate to have this block of
rooms, at this well located hotel, at this price! Hotels are completely sold out in Philadelphia
- especially for Saturday night - therefore it is necessary that we confirm our use of this
block of rooms at this rate immediately.
 This is a Pilgrimage – only pilgrims reserving the entire package may travel and/or stay
with our group.
 Entire package is non-refundable.
 Breakfast is included. Other dining options information is available on the World Meeting
of Families website - http://www.worldmeeting2015.org/plan-your-visit/dining/
 ONLY round-trip transportation to Philadelphia is included. The World Meeting of Families
Congress tickets offer some local transportation options with your ticket purchase.
However, please note our hotel is within walking distance of all currently proposed
activities.
 Obviously, we cannot predict the conditions especially when Pope Francis is present in
Philadelphia. We will do our utmost to facilitate your enjoyment of your pilgrimage,
however, many things will be controlled by the City of Philadelphia for safety reasons, etc.
We are bound by their regulations. Experience with similar Papal events in Rome (the
Canonizations of the Popes) has taught us that individuals have many different experiences
at these type of events. Everyone feels blessed by the Pope’s presence whether they catch
a glimpse of the Holy Father close up, or from afar. We will be where we are meant to be
and will feel blessed just to be in Philadelphia for the Papal visit.
 QUESTIONS EMAIL [email protected]
 Return your Registration Form with deposit as soon as possible to:
Diocese of Pittsburgh
Associate General Secretaries Office
ATTN: WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES
111 Boulevard of the Allies
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
*GRANT MONIES AVAILABLE – SEE GRANT GUIDELINES
*SPACE IS LIMITED
Package A – WMOF & Papal Visit
DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH PILGRIMAGE TO PHILADELPHIA FOR WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES PLUS
WEEKEND ACTIVITIES WITH POPE FRANCIS
TRANSPORTATION AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
REGISTRATION FORM
THE PREFERRED METHOD OF CONTACT IS EMAIL - PLEASE CLEARLY PRINT NAME, EMAIL
ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF THE PRIMARY CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS RESERVATION
_____________________________________________________________________________
Name
_____________________________________________________________________________
Email /Phone
ENCLOSED FIND FULL PAYMENT OR THE INITIAL DEPOSIT OF $100.00 (Circle One) FOR A
 Queen Room – 4 Pilgrims - $825.00 pp x 4 people (Total Due $3,300.00)
 Queen Room – 3 Pilgrims - $1,100.00 pp x 3 people (Total Due $3,300.00)
 Queen Room for Two Pilgrims - $1,650.00 pp x 2 people (Total Due $3,300.00)
 King Room for Two Pilgrims - $1,375.00 pp x 2 people (Total Due $2,750.00)
AND TRANSPORTATION FOR THE FOLLOWING PILGRIMS
(Keep a copy for your records)
FULL NAME
MAILING ADDRESS
HOME TELEPHONE
CELL PHONE
EMAIL ADDRESS
HOME PARISH
Package A – WMOF & Papal Visit
FULL NAME
MAILING ADDRESS
HOME TELEPHONE
CELL PHONE
EMAIL ADDRESS
HOME PARISH
FULL NAME
MAILING ADDRESS
HOME TELEPHONE
CELL PHONE
EMAIL ADDRESS
HOME PARISH
FULL NAME
MAILING ADDRESS
HOME TELEPHONE
CELL PHONE
EMAIL ADDRESS
HOME PARISH
I/WE AGREE TO RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS THE DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH, ITS EMPLOYEES OR
REPRESENTATIVES FROM ANY LIABILITY ASSOCIATED WITH, OR ARISING FROM MY TRANSPORTATION TO
OR FROM, OR MY PARTICIPATION IN THE GATHERING FOR THE WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES IN
PHILADELPHIA, PA, SEPTEMBER 22 – 28, 2015
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