1. travel
2. tourist destinations
3. italy

Photos:
St. Peter’s Basilica
in Rome, Italy (above)
Assisi at Dusk
(large image)
e invite Duke alumni, parents and friends to a very special twelve-day
Franciscan pilgrimage. Pilgrimages are often described as a spiritual
experience where you "pray with your feet" when traveling to a sacred site of the
faith. Come embark on a cross-cultural journey in the spirit of Saints Francis and
Clare. Encounter the Christian spirituality of different historical and spiritual sites
throughout Assisi and Rome. We hope you will join us and other Catholic Dukies
for this unforgettable trip!
ARRANGEMENTS BY:
Franciscan Pilgrimage
Programs
SPONSORED BY:
Duke Catholic Center and
Duke Alumni Association
Pilgrimage Itinerary
FEBRUARY 15 • Homecoming in Assisi
Departure Day from USA to Rome, motor coach to Assisi
FEBRUARY 16 - 21 • Walking in the footsteps
of Saints Francis and Clare
Visit Franciscan shrines in Assisi, including the Porziuncola, San Damiano, La
Maddalena, San Ruffino, Chiesa Nuova, tomb of St. Francis, hermitages of
Carceri, optional trip to Florence.
FEBRUARY 22 • Christmas in February
Motor coach to Greccio where Francis celebrated the birth of Christ, festive
Christmas pranzo, arrival in Rome
FEBRUARY 23 - 25 • Bella Roma
St. Peter's Basilica, St John Lateran Basilica, the catacombs of St. Sebastian,
Papal audience, free time to visit other sites
FEBRUARY 26 • Arrivederci Roma
Departure to USA from Rome's Fiumicino airport.
STAFF:
Fr. Russ Governale, OFM Conv. - Pilgrimage Director
Fr. André Cirino, OFM - Pilgrimage Director
Fr. Michael Martin, OFM Conv. - Director, Duke Catholic Center
Michelle Sutton ’12 - Development Director, Duke Catholic Center
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Good health is necessary to enjoy the experience. Pilgrimages are strenuous with
considerable walking, often in hilly areas, and stair climbing each day. Most
international sites are not handicap accessible. Please consult with your doctor if
you have health problems.
Please visit
Michelle Sutton '12 and Fr. Mike in front of
St. Francis Basilica in Assisi
COST:
$4,298 full package - or - $3,100 Land Only
+$350 Single Room
Departure to Italy is available from New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta and DC.
Arrangements can be made for connecting flights to one of these cities.
Included, per person, in full-package:
Taxes, security and airport fees
Lodging in Rome and Assisi
All gratuities for bus drivers, lodging, restaurants
Bus transfers and luggage handling
All group entrance fees
All taxi services in Assisi
All meals (except 5-6 meals when pilgrims have free time to explore on their own)
Daily Mass and prayer moments
Guidance of qualified pilgrimage director
ACCOMMODATIONS:
You’ll stay in guest houses designed for pilgrims in Assisi and Rome called
pensioni. In Assisi, the accommodations are at Casa Papa Giovanni right off the
Piazza Comune in the heart of Old Assisi. In Rome, the accommodations at Casa
Tra Noi are a short walk from St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican City. All
twin-bedded rooms have private baths and are cleaned daily. The pensioni have
their own dining rooms, library, classrooms, chapel, and common room.
Participants have access to wi-fi. As it is a European pensione and not a hotel, the
amenities one associates with a standard American hotel are not always
available, and the rooms are smaller. While not offering all American hotel
features, the central location of the pensioni and the spirit of camaraderie among
the pilgrims make for wonderful accommodations.
WWW.FRANCISCANPILGRIMAGES.COM to review important details about the program (click on Terms and Conditions).
If you have other questions, feel free to contact Michelle Sutton at 919-668-1472 or [email protected].
Registration
Name _______________________________ Birthdate _________
Each reservation requires that Franciscan Pilgrimage Programs receives this form,
completed in full, and a $200 deposit. Deposits are not refundable, but may be
transferred to another pilgrim for this pilgrimage or credited towards a future
program. Full payment is due by December 1, 2015. Your full commitment is
required from beginning to end.
City, State Zip ___________________________________________
Please make your check payable and send to:
FRANCISCAN PILGRIMAGE PROGRAMS
P.O. Box 321490
Franklin, WI 53132-6231
Phone: 414-427-0570 • Fax: 414-427-0590
www.franciscanpilgrimages.com
Address _________________________________________________
Passport Name ______________________________________________
Phone ___________________
Cell Phone ___________________
Email ____________________________________________________
¨ Please reserve a single occupancy room
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