Package C – Papal Visit Only
NEW DATES AND PRICING!
$650.00 pp based on Quad occupancy – Double Queen Room
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Based on new information received regarding the Pope’s proposed schedule, we have been fortunate to negotiate a
less expensive, shorter pilgrimage for the Papal visit weekend. We believe this will be even more attractive to
Pittsburghers wanting to see the Holy Father in Philadelphia. Our Pilgrimage will now leave the Pittsburgh area on
Friday, September 25 and return on Monday, September 28, 2015.
The DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH has secured round-trip motor coaches and beautiful, convenient hotel rooms for a
Pilgrimage to Philadelphia for the visit of 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 and the visit of Pope Francis.
FRIDAY, September 25, 2015: Departure at approximately 12:00 noon from Pittsburgh and journey to our hotel about 50 minutes
outside of Philadelphia. We will enjoy a welcome dinner and spiritually prepare for the Pope’s arrival.
SATURDAY, September 26, 2015: We will depart our hotel early in the morning with an included boxed breakfast. Free coffee will
be available in the lobby of our hotel. Our motor coaches will be staffed by local, knowledgeable Philadelphia drivers who will take
us into Philadelphia as traffic will allow, to experience the Festival of Families and other events offered by the World Meeting of
Families and Philadelphia organizers, and to celebrate mass with our Bishop Zubik. Our coaches will return us to the hotel in the
evening.
SUNDAY, September 27, 2015: Our departure time will be determined by the local traffic conditions and expected road closures
and events. A boxed breakfast will be provided and free coffee will be in the lobby. Our drivers will again be local, knowledgeable
drivers who have met with the City of Philadelphia departments planning the events to ascertain the best points of access and most
direct routes in for the Papal Mass and proposed events.
Our Pittsburgh Pilgrims will have an exclusive, safe, secure location in downtown Philadelphia on Saturday and Sunday for
our communication hub, gathering space, and as a refuge for prayer and relaxation. Details will be provided upon
departure from Pittsburgh.
MONDAY, Sept 28, 2015 - Journey Home: On Monday morning, we will enjoy a hot buffet breakfast and journey back to Pittsburgh
as traffic conditions will allow, expecting to arrive in Pittsburgh in the late afternoon / early evening.
The program is non-refundable, if for any reason Pope Francis is not present in Philadelphia on Sept 26-27, 2015, we will
still travel to Philadelphia and participate in the activities that will be offered with the World Meeting of Families over the
weekend. We will also organize spiritual activities, possibly walking tours and celebrate Mass together.
Package C – Papal Visit Only
PILGRIMAGE DETAILS
MOTOR COACH TRANSPORTATION
THREE NIGHTS AT A QUALITY, CONVENIENT PROPERTY JUST OUTSIDE PHILADELPHIA
ALL ROOMS ARE DOUBLE QUEEN BEDS WHICH WILL ACCOMMODATE A MAXIMUM OF 4 PEOPLE
BREAKFASTS AND ONE DINNER
COMMEMORATIVE PITTSBURGH DIOCESE MEMENTOS
PRE-DEPARTURE GATHERING AND ORGANIZED REUNION
MASS WITH BISHOP ZUBIK
SAFE – SECURE GATHERING SPACE IN DOWNTOWN PHILADELPHIA DURING THE WEEKEND
Prices are reflective of the real cost of the pilgrimage, with no profit to the Diocese.
$650.00 pp based on Quad occupancy – Double Queen Room
$699.00 pp based on Triple occupancy – Double Queen Room
$799.00 pp based on Double occupancy – Double Queen Room
Single - Additional - $350.00 Supplement
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2.
3.
REGISTRATION ON A FIRST COME - FIRST SERVED BASIS AND CLOSES ON MARCH 1, 2015
PAYMENT BY CHECK ONLY.
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 NONREFUNDABLE DEPOSIT
SECOND NONREFUNDABLE PAYMENT
FINAL NONREFUNDABLE PAYMENT
4.
5.
DUE ON OR BEFORE
$100.00
IMMEDIATELY
½ REMAINING
BALANCE
April 1, 2015
BALANCE
May 1, 2015
Any deposits received after our room block is exhausted will be returned.
Any payments not timely received will result in the room being reassigned.
Package C – Papal Visit Only
 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.
 Dining options information is available on the World
http://www.worldmeeting2015.org/plan-your-visit/dining/
Meeting
of
Families
website
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 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.
 Return your Reservation Form with deposit as soon as possible to:
Diocese of Pittsburgh
Office of the Associate General Secretary
ATTN: WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES 2015
111 Boulevard of the Allies
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
QUESTIONS EMAIL: [email protected]
Package C – Papal Visit Only
DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH PILGRIMAGE TO PHILADELPHIA
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 – MONDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
TRANSPORTATION AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
RETURN TO:
Diocese of Pittsburgh, Office of the General Secretary, ATTN: World Meeting of Families 2015,
111 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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
 FOUR PEOPLE – $650.00 pp x 4 people - TOTAL DUE $2,600.00
 THREE PEOPLE – $699.00 pp x 3 people TOTAL DUE $2,097.00
 TWO PEOPLE - $799.00 pp x 2 people TOTAL DUE $1,598.00
 ONE PERSON - $799.00 Single plus $350.00 single supplement TOTAL DUE $1,149.00
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 25 –
28, 2015
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