Day 5 - Florence. Prior to that, Paul led a number of contemplative photography retreats and workshops at Holy Cross Monastery, West Park, NY, on the Highline in Manhattan, and at Little Portion Friary, LI, NY. Sunday, June 23, Registration and check-in at Hotel Giotto from 1-3pm. Join Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service and the Franciscan Action Network on a powerful pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy in the summer of 2024 led by Franciscan Friar Michael Lasky and Dr. Ken Butigan.. Conrad has found a lot of comfort in Assisi, helping other veterans, including many military-aligned students sponsored by Viterbo, find comfort by leading them on pilgrimages to Assisi. Since the early 1980s, Ken has worked with numerous social movements, including movements for a nuclear-free future, an end to homelessness, and freedom for East Timor. Itinerary with stages: the Pilgrimage in a few words. Buffet breakfast. . Hes also a spiritual director, bishop, priest, chaplain, retreat leader, author, crisis counselor for the homeless, and past president and executive director ofthe Psychotherapy & Spirituality Institute, which draws together the inspiration of the church with the wisdom of psychological care. During this week, you are immersed in the rich Franciscan history of Assisi, connecting the lived experiences of Francis and Clare with the major sacred sites throughout the ancient city. 1525 E. 53rd St. | Suite 716Chicago, IL 60615Phone: 773.675.8362Email: rfc@relforcon.org. A Pilgrimage to Assisi. It was a really profound experience to be where Francis was and better see through his eyes., Ellen Graham, a sophomore education major from Burlington, doesnt come from the same kind of faith tradition as Rivera Torres, but she also found walking in the footsteps of St. Francis and St. Clare inspiring. Buffet Breakfast. After breakfast we transfer to the Rome airport for our return flight home. Let the spirit of our Community support you on your journey. (9 km; 5.5 miles) Day 7: From Assisi we can easily reach Rome or Florence by train, or Siena by bus. We then continue to Assisi and our hotel. For an update on Fr. Group reflection/sharing time facilitated by the ministers every evening before dinner. Discover Assisi like Francis and Clare did - on foot. Dinner is at our hotel. - C.C.I.A.A. Assisi Pilgrimages Help Keep Viterbo's Franciscan Connection Strong Thursday, February 23, 2023 The Dancing Francis statue on Viterbo's Assisi Courtyard is one of the visible signs of the university's Franciscan heritage. Each pilgrim will arrive at Hotel Giotto in Assisi, Italy by 3 pm on Sunday, June 23 and depart the Hotel Giotto on Sunday morning, June 30. Schmittgen: Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi. Theres ample evidence St. Francis suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and survivor's guilt, said Fr. The Pilgrimage will begin on June 23 with a welcome, introductions and a Catholic Mass, then a social and dinner. Well provide more information on these costs at the orientation session. Viterbo employee pilgrimages, which go back at least 20 years, occur every year in May after commencement (the pandemic caused two pilgrimages to be cancelled). Viterbo, founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, has always been a Franciscan institution. Something to consider: We recommend arriving early to Assisi. More details will be provided regarding transportation options and directions from Rome to Assisi as the date approaches. I keep reminding myself of that joy, and I stay centered in doing my work with lightheartedness.. : 102.000,00 i.v. Your gift is fully tax deductible to the extent of the law. Assisi Pilgrimage Online : A Virtual Journey of Peace and Nonviolence In the Footsteps of Francis and Clare A Six-Week Online Series Sponsored by Pace e Bene Thursdays, 4-6pm Pacific / 5-7pm Mountain / 6-8pm Central / 7-9pm Eastern If you are on another time zone, find your start . Conrad entrusts a key to one of them, someone hes sure will take care of his comrades and bring them all home. On one pilgrimage, Fr. 3. Monday, June 24, We will spend the morning at the Basilica and grave of St. Francis, and have reflections in the upper church with Ken and Friar Michael on the life of St. Francis. The power of the pilgrimage deepened our awareness and commitment to claim a non violent way of life. Kathleen and Ed S. If you have a longing to go deeper on your pilgrim journey, in the beauty of Assisi, I highly recommend Pace e Bene. Franciscan University of Steubenville is no ordinary university, and a Franciscan education is no ordinary education. Franciscan Pilgrimage Review of Casa Papa Giovanni Reviewed April 13, 2019 via mobile Fantastic place filled with soul and spirit. Though completed centuries ago, the frescoes are still vibrant. A few years later after he set out to join a Papal army, but changed his mind after hearing a voice in a dream. Sylvania, is sending me, along with two other Sisters, on a Franciscan Study Pilgrimage where we will experiencephysically, mentally, and spirituallythe many places of our . The pilgrimages are inspired in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, who had great love for God, the world's beauty, and the companionship of others. Feel free to rest, walk, shop, or visit other Franciscan sites such as La Verna, Gubbio, or Greccio. He was the national coordinator of the Pledge of Resistance and a national organizer for the Declaration of Peace. The commune of Assisi donated land, and at the end of April 1228, the Pope sent out an appeal to the Christian people requesting funds for the project. Visit serene lakes and enjoy mountain vistas, then feel the mists of the thundering waters of the largest human-made waterfall. Everybody was just so much more talkative.. Founded in 2007, the Assisi Project is a Fellowship of Franciscans in Spirit with members, friends, and followers in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Africa. Overnight. In concert with members and collaborative partners, the Conference will lead in the areas of initial and ongoing formation and the professional preparation of formators. We will then spend the morning at the Basilica of St. Clare, and reflect on her life and lessons of nonviolence with Friar Michael and Ken. St. Francis of Assisi is the first person recorded who received the stigmata. A non-refundable deposit of $500 will be due within 30 days upon acceptance to the pilgrimage. How do you learn about what it means to be Franciscan other than walking where Francis and Clare walked? said Laura Nettles, FSPA, Viterbos executive director of mission and social justice and an assistant professor of religious studies. A pilgrimage is a sacred journey where your spirit is enlivened and moved as much as your legs. I made a pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy in 2017. Scheduled for May 31 to June 10, the pilgrimage will offer participants the chance to visit Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis, and Bagnoregio, the birthplace of St. Bonaventure - as well as Greccio, LaVerna, and Rome. Why make a Pilgrimage in the third Millennium ? Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, OFM, better known as Francis of Assisi (Italian: Francesco d'Assisi; c. 1181 - 3 October 1226), was an Italian Catholic friar who founded the Franciscans.He was inspired to lead a life of poverty as an itinerant preacher.One of the most venerated figures in Christianity, he was canonized by Pope Gregory IX on 16 July 1228. With Assisi as our base, wemake round-trip day tours by coach. We felt the power of the Holy Spirit through the connection made to Francis and Claire by Ken and John and also a connection with and deep appreciation of each other through the daily reflections and activities. His first task, as a result of a vision he had, was to restore ruined chapels in the vicinity of Assisi. . IVA/C.F. Contemplative Pilgrimages. Instead of going to a restaurant where everybody goes, wed go to a villa and be welcomed as guests, dining with three generations of the family., Dykman first visited Assisi in 2005 when she chaperoned her congregations World Youth Day visit to Europe. Rev. We also encourage all participants to join or organize at least one event during the Campaign Nonviolence Action Days as active nonviolent public preparation for this private pilgrimage and retreat to Assisi. Mark. Conrads approach to pilgrimages, a philosophy informed by a book by Phil Cousineau titled The Art of Pilgrimage: The Seekers Guide to Making Travel Sacred., A visit to anyplace can be a pilgrimage, Fr. The St. Rose Convent, home to the FSPA, still feels like its part of the Viterbo campus, but today Sr. Laura is the only FSPA member on the universitys staff. We will be in touch with you regarding the date. Day 3 - Rome - Assisi. Its amazing, said Rivera Torres, a Sun Prairie native who graduated from Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart. My faith was really reignited. While no changes are anticipated, there might be occasions when certain alterations become necessary to this itinerary due to changes in airline schedules or for other reasons. Walk among vineyards and olive groves through the region St Francis loved, stopping at key sites in his life. Conrad picked was Rick Trietley, now entrusted with leading Viterbo University as its 10th president. Detailed maps and route descriptions, and several mobile phones with GPS capacity. We then walk to the Piazza near St. Clares Church and take taxis up the winding road to the Eremo delle Carceri (Hermitage). It now produces 30,000lbs of organic food a year for the poor in Baltimore. Every two years she leads a group of 20 Viterbo students on an eight-day trip to Italy, including a pilgrimage to Assisi. Sede legale: 58, Via Cavour - 00184 - Roma - Italia - Tel. Rob Hardies, who has led UU congregations on pilgrimages for nearly twenty years, traveling to locations on three continents. with Michele Dunne, OFS, Executive Director of the Franciscan Action Network. Put a deposit down to hold your spot today! 2023 Wheaton Franciscans. 1, led by Fr. This week-long pilgrimage to Italy takes pilgrims to Benevento, San Giovanni Rotondo, Assisi, and Rome on a spiritual journey following in the footsteps of. Its hard to even describe the feeling of being there, she said. Overnight. Its magical to be there, Sr. Laura said. With Franciscan friars and expert guides, you will have the opportunity to learn more about our Catholic heritage and its roots. Our Pilgrimage begins today as we depart on our flights to Rome. Here we celebrate Mass. A graduate of the Guilds AP XXVII, hesa former board member (twice!) Hardies as soon as you can: rhardies@gmail.com. We then continue to our hotel for dinner and the evening. Buffet Breakfast. Food, service and views. 13. preparation before the pilgrimage, including practice walks, setting our personal intentions for the journey, and background reading on St. Francis and the spiritual practice of pilgrimage. Naomi Stennes-Spidahl, who came to Viterbo in 1998 as an adjunct English instructor and now is director of assessment and institutional research, said shes always had an affinity for Franciscan values and appreciated how her 2022 pilgrimage experience included people of all faiths and no faiths., The pilgrimage experience exceeded my expectations, and I had pretty high expectations from talking to others, she said. Id never been able to go somewhere related to someone so important in my life. Upon arrival we start a guided tour of this underground cemeterial complex with a network of galleries about 12 miles long, in four levels, more than twenty meters deep. I found it really inspirational. Assisi under the Nazis. The pilgrims included Sisters, Covenant Companions, Our Lady of the Angels staff, and their spouses. You can contact Br. A big THANK YOU to all who have participated in UUCCs Values, Mission, and Ends discernment process so far! In it were buried tens of martyrs, 16 popes and many early Christians. Photography, Explore Other BlogsExplore Other Blogs Select Category Arrival Day Austria Blogs Austria FAQ Before Leaving Cohagan Fiascone For the Parents. Outside of our scheduled activities you are responsible for your own transportation. The focus was experiencing the culture of the places we visit. Peace be with you! Conrad entrusts a key to one of them, someone hes sure will take care of his comrades and bring them all home. On one pilgrimage, Fr. Overnight. For decades Pace e Bene and the Franciscan Action Network have promoted active engagement for justice, peace, and nonviolence in the spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare. Just in the month of July (2007), the councillors of Santiago and Assisi decided to twin these two towns for the common cultural and spiritual affinities, re-proposing the pilgrimage as a real source of a "new" evangelisation. Join Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service and the Franciscan Action Network on a powerful pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy in the summer of 2024 led by Franciscan Friar Michael Lasky and Dr. Ken Butigan. Father Conrad has been accompanied on the pilgrimages by co-leader Bill Reese, a Vietnam veteran who was a Viterbo religious studies professor from 1995 to 2018, and a psychologist. St. Francis Pilgrimages is owned and operated by Bret and Katia Thoman. We will also admire the Michelangelos Pieta, the Berninis baldachin located over the high altar of the Basilica, the Altar of the Chair and the tomb of Pope John Paul II. Construction on the large church started in 1228 when Saint Francis was canonized. As this is an international trip, all participants must have a passport in order to join us. The final three days were spent visiting holy sites in Rome, and a marvelous lunch, prayer service, and photo opportunity at the Generalate, the general headquarters for our international congregation. An interspiritual pilgrim, Bishop Br. Its about seeing people.. We then have free time for lunch in the Vatican area. Assisi under the Nazis. di Roma 844/92, 10 Days: A Franciscan Pilgrimage to Italy- Assisi, Rivo Torto, Greccio, Montecasale & more. Growing up, St. Francis had dreams of warrior glory, but after he became a soldier at age 20 he was taken prisoner of war and held captive until his family paid a ransom for his release. Ireland: 01 241 0800 Cork: 021 242 7190 . Several sessions of spiritual (and physical!) Pilgrimage Bis a second week that expands your geographical scope. For most of its history, FSPA members dominated faculty and staff positions, and until the 1940s all the students were FSPA members, too. A peace and justice worker, workshop facilitator, and writer for two decades, Ken also teaches at DePaul University in Chicago. We make our way to the Vatican City to attend the General Papal Audience (subject to the Holy Fathers schedule). Father Conrad first visited Assisi early in his OFM journey. WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP CONTEMPLATIVE PHOTOGRAPHYLed by Paul Kimmerling. Lunch and afternoon free. Less obvious are the many people who walk the campus who have made pilgrimages to Assisi that deepened their appreciation for and connection to St. Francis and St. Clare and distilled their understanding of what it means to be Franciscan. Assisi is the birthplace of St. Francis, founder of the Franciscan order and one of the patron saints of the university. As you traverse the hills of Assisi and the streets of Rome, you will be steeped in the places and stories of our Franciscan family, and enjoy a deeper experience of being Franciscan. See where he heard his call to poverty, where he spoke to the Pope, where he received his vision and look at a letter written in his own hand. This journey is a one-week pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy June 23 - June 30, 2024, to pray, study the lives of St. Francis and St. Clare, build community, and deepen our commitment to . Conrad said. Conrad gave the key to a fellow veteran who saw combat in Afghanistan and was then employed at a Franciscan college in western New York. John's next Pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome, . Franciscan Pilgrimage di Roma 743352 - Trib. They get a reverence for Francis in a few short days. Meditate. Francis and the Foolishness of God or Dr. Butigans book, Franciscan Nonviolence as well as at least one biography of St. Francis such as, Francis of Assisi: A Revolutionary Life by Adrian House. John Quigley, a Franciscan Friar and priest, is an accomplished public speaker and a talented artist. Pilgrimage Ccombines both weeks of Pilgrimages A and B into a single, two- week immersion with Franciscanspirituality and history, sacred sites, beautiful countryside, and food and fellowship. Your email address will not be published. . All rising sophomores and juniors at St. Francis College have the opportunity to apply for the Student Franciscan Pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome and other places associated with St. Francis and St. Clare. DAY 2: ARRIVE ROME / ASSISI We arrive in Rome and are met by our professional tour manager and board our private motor coach for the scenic drive to Assisi, nestled on Mt. Our Assisi pilgrimage begins with Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis and contemplative time at the tomb of St. Francis. He is also the director of the Conventual Franciscan website: FranciscanVoice.org. Final payment will be due by December 1, 2023. In doing so, you can call forth what is deepest within you and begin to express that outwardly, within and around the medieval city of Assisi. But it is above all the place where, on 17 September 1224, the feast of the exaltation of the cross, Francis receives the Stigmata. Drawing inspiration from Francis life and ministry, as well as from the Umbrian countryside that he considered sacred, we will reflect on our connection to the Earth, to one another and to our own souls. And everybody comes back with a sense of peacefulness.. Fr. Written by Michael Turtle Michael Turtle is the founder of Time Travel Turtle. Assisi, Italy. The retreat highlights their life events, spirituality, and writings, explored through talks, meditations, and practices, including questions for contemplation. As part, he looks to both Gods evolutionary science and spiritual heroes (such as Thch Nhat Hanh and Francis and Clare of Assisi) as sources of inspiration and hope. 10 Days: A Franciscan Pilgrimage To Assisi & Rome Home Catholic Tours Itinerary DAY 1: DEPART We depart for Rome. For walkers, the sanctuary makes a nice half-day outing, or it can be combined in a circular driving route with a visit to Rivolato, another pilgrimage site connected to St. Francis. As the General Delegate for Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation for the Franciscan Order, he spends most of his time in the grassroots working with friars on social justice initiatives and offering formation programs on the social teachings of the Church and Franciscan spirituality. If more time is needed for final payment, arrangements can be made on an individual basis with Pace e Bene. Dinner will be at the hotel. The city of St Francis has a millennial history, with important Roman, medieval and Renaissance remains. Ground transportation to and from Assisi on June 23 and June 30 is also not provided though we will give you plenty of information about how to take trains from Rome to Assisi or meet up with other pilgrims traveling in the same direction together. Covenant Companionship Advent Retreat Brings Inspiration and Joy. On Oct. 3 in the year of Our Lord 2020, Pope Francis made a pilgrimage to Assisi to celebrate a Mass at the tomb of St. Francis and immediately afterward signed his encyclical Fratelli Tutti on social friendship and care of our common home. Keep in mind, we are limited to 30 participants. Matt Russick, TOR An Unforgettable Journey into the Lives of the Saints Join Franciscan University of Steubenville and Fr. We will also offer a choice of two contemplative activities please consider joining us! More details will be provided. The Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Pilgrims will stay in a convent of Franciscan sisters in the historic center of Assisi. The visual signs of Viterbo Universitys Franciscan heritage are hard to miss. ASSISI, Italy For centuries, pilgrims have trekked to Assisi to walk the same steep and narrow lanes on which a rag-cloaked radical monk named Francis preached an . the pilgrims of this pilgrimage automatically become co-founders! According to legend, it was here that St. Francis first heard the voice of God telling him to rebuild his church. He also wrote his famous Canticle of the Creatures in this place. A 1995 graduate of Viterbos nursing school, Hedrick-Erickson left for Italy with her second grandchilds birth imminent.
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