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. Register today for Pilgrimage A or BOr both, with Pilgrimage C. We encounter Francis and Clarethrough their life experiences andwritings, with visits (by way of walkingor taxi, with fare included) to Assisismajor sacred sites, including: During this week, you are immersed inthe rich Franciscan history of Assisi,connecting the lived experiences ofFrancis and Clare with the major sacredsites throughout the ancient city. Daily reflection questions, readings, and practices to spiritually focus each day of our pilgrimage. Our Pilgrimage begins today as we depart on our flights to Rome. When we visit the battlefield where Francis was taken prisoner, the veterans fall to their knees, Fr. Mass with Friar Michael later that morning in the Chapel of Peace at the Basilica. We are a welcoming community of faith striving to be a blessing in the heart of the world. After this turning point, St. Francis returned to Assisi unable to resume his privileged life. Lunch and afternoon at our leisure to walk the streets of this medieval town and absorb the spirit of Saints Francis and Clare. Since 2003, the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sponsored Ministries has taken select leaders and associates on pilgrimages to Assisi and Rome. Campus Connection: Assisi pilgrimages strengthen Viterbo's Franciscan connection Viterbo University Feb 26, 2023 0 1 of 3 Viterbo University's 2022 Assisi pilgrimage for employees. Day 7- Rome. You can contact Paul atguildpilgrimageassisi2023@gmail.comor phone or text on WhatsApp in Italy at +39 339 5367058. We arrive in Rome and are met by our experienced tour manager who will accompany us throughout our journey. We board on our motor-coach and travel through the Region of Umbria, the green heart of Italy, to the beautiful medieval town of Assisi. The JPIC Office endeavors to look at the most significant social and environmental justice issues of our time and discerns how we can best respond. Franciscan Pilgrimage Program was asked to create an alternative pilgrimage due to the limitations of the COVID-19 pandemic. When St. Francis visited the Vatican back in the 12, The pensione closes at 10 p.m., but many of the veterans dont want to turn in that early, so Fr. 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. Subasio. Paul is delighted to collaborate again with Mark DAlessio. Contemplative Pilgrimages. The pensione closes at 10 p.m., but many of the veterans dont want to turn in that early, so Fr. Meditate. All are welcome. A Viterbo alumni and friends trip to Italycalled "The Valleys of St. Francis: Discovering Our Viterbo Heritageis planned for Oct. 23Nov. Dinner will be at the hotel. Franciscan University of Steubenville is no ordinary university, and a Franciscan education is no ordinary education. Ken lives in Chicago with his spouse Cynthia Okayama Dopke and their daughter. Afterwards, we continue our journey through the 13th century basilica and the basilicas of St. Clare and St. Mary of the Angels. 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. Ps: as an alternative it is possible to organize a farewell dinner with or without music in a local restaurant. Come, join Delores Montpetit and her husband Ken . Michele Dunne, Executive Director of the Franciscan Action Network will join Friar Michael and Dr. Butigan in this once-in-a-lifetime experienceand we hope you will too! Mass with Friar Michael afterwards at San Damiano. Lunch is at our leisure with the optional possibility of arranging it in the refectory of the Pilgrim of the Sanctuary. Paige and Rob) who will accompany our group every step of the journey, guiding our spiritual reflections and coordinating logistics. After that momentous start to her pilgrimage, she found the rest of her journey inspiring, even lifechanging. Then we will visit a significant site in or around Assisi and have a presentation on the lives of St. Francis and St. Clare and their lessons of nonviolence, presented by Ken and Friar Michael. The application for the May 2023 Assisi Pilgrimage is now open! Pilgrimage to Santiago and Assisi wined. Day 6 - Florence - Siena - Rome. 1, led by Fr. THE PILGRIMAGE. This trip then will be a retreat time of prayer, personal renewal, and invigorating discussion, a holy pilgrimage in the long tradition of Christian spirituality. Well provide more information on these costs at the orientation session. Assisi and Rome April 18-27, 2023 With Fr. 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. Francis of Assisi's unexpected invitation came in the form of an entire year spent as a prisoner of war. This morning, we enjoy an excursion to Gubbio, the city that first welcomed the Saint admiring his virtues and recognizing him as a man sent by God. The Assisi, Italy Peace & Justice Pilgrimage. A celebratory dinner on the last night of the pilgrimage. To make the most out of your journey, we recommend that everyone attending read Marie Dennis et al, St. Written by Michael Turtle Michael Turtle is the founder of Time Travel Turtle. Busfare is included. Conrad picked was Rick Trietley, now entrusted with leading Viterbo University as its 10th president. John Mattras | Franciscan Spirit Tours | 646-861-3634| 646-736-7964 | info@franciscanspirittours.com All around St. Peter Square are people struggling with destitution and homelessness. I recommend this lovely place and give it my highest recommendation. 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. We board on our motor-coach and travel through the Region of. Facebook 0 . Assisi under the Nazis. to the town down below. During his life, Francis went to La Verna several times it therefore becomes one of the hermitages in which every year he loves to spend prolonged periods of retreat, in prayer and penance. Assisi is the birthplace of St. Francis, founder of the Franciscan order and one of the patron saints of the university. Ultimately we have just one moral duty: to reclaim large areas of peace in ourselves, more and more peace, and to reflect it toward others. We then transfer to our hotel for dinner and overnight. 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.. The Way of St Francis is an important European pilgrimage route but many who walk it aren't religious because it also takes you through the best of Italy! We retrace Francis and Clarestravels from Assisi to other cities withimportant Franciscan legacies: In each location, we are immersed in thesignificant stories, miracles and eventsof each saints life and their resonancefor our lives. Meals and drinks served aloft. Paige and Rev. Hes initiated into multiple spiritual lineages, both East (Buddhist) and West (Christian); and, as a long-time seeker and practitioner of spiritual wisdom, does his best to affirm the Christian Wisdom tradition within a wider inter-spiritual framework. Mark with their Unsung Hero Award last year. 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. Travel to Italy for this exciting 10-day Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi. Learn about the inspirational life of St Francis with guided tours of the Basilica of St Francis, the Porziuncola in Santa Maria degli Angeli, the sanctuary in Greccio and much more. Theres ample evidence St. Francis suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and survivor's guilt, said Fr. 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. 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. Thats the place where it all began. Several weeks before the trip, we will also hold a zoom orientation for all those attending the pilgrimage. Soc. Mark is also a faculty member at All Faiths Seminary International for the training of interfaith ministers. Pilgrimage to Santiago and Assisi wined. More details will be provided. Saturday, June 29, Presentation at hotel with Ken Butigan on Eremos della Carceri, St. Francis hermitage. This will be a chance to meet all those coming along, ask any questions ahead of time for the guides and give everyone some background on the sites we will visit. He is delighted to collaborate again with PaulKimmerling, for all of the reasons that Paul mentions below! We visit her burial site located in the 13th-century Churchs crypt as well as the Crucifix of San Damiano.This afternoon is at leisure to reflect on how the lives of these two saints impact us today. Sunday, June 23, Registration and check-in at Hotel Giotto from 1-3pm. Participation in pilgrimages to Assisi, Italy, bring a less visible connection to the university's Franciscan roots to campus. Overnight. We visit as well the Church of San Francesco dAssisi a Ripa, built in the 13th century on the site of a hospice for travelers where St. Francis lived during his stay in Rome. Early afternoon we enjoy a guided visit of the Basilica of St. Peter which marks his burial site. the pilgrims of this pilgrimage automatically become co-founders! He has been a journalist for more than 20 years and has travelled the world full time since 2011. Please Note: In the event that COVID or any other pandemic makes traveling to Italy inadvisable in 2024, any payments made toward the pilgrimage will be refunded in full. We visit the Stigmata Chapel as well as Sasso Spicco, the great overhanging rock under which Francis delighted to pray, and the beautiful Chapel of the Birds. All Masses are subject to final church schedules. As a pilgrimage site it is truly unique. Id heard from so many peers what an incredible experience it was, and it really is. On the veteran pilgrimages, Fr. . 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. After our visit we take our taxis and transfer to the Church of San Damiano, a tiny church located outside of the walls of Assisi. Photography, Explore Other BlogsExplore Other Blogs Select Category Arrival Day Austria Blogs Austria FAQ Before Leaving Cohagan Fiascone For the Parents. To maintain that atmosphere we request that each person attending be respectful of one another especially during prayer and Mass time and during sessions with Ken and Friar Michael so that we can encourage one another to make this not just a great vacation, but a spiritual pilgrimage into Gospel nonviolence and the footsteps of St. Francis and St. Clare. : 04207971005 - Cap. Afternoons will be free for lunch, rest, getting to know other participants, and further sight-seeing. WEDNESDAY DAY TRIP HERMITAGE & CAVESLed by Bishop Br. Valfabbrica - Assisi Km 16 . Animated by Gods vivifying presence, the RFC will stand at the forefront of discerning the formative horizon of the emergent in religious life. 3. Hardies as soon as you can: rhardies@gmail.com. It is said that in the year 352, four holy men from Palestine came to visit the shrines of Rome. 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. Day 2 - Arrive Rome. 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. di Roma 743352 - Trib. 2018 Great Travel Service srl. The trip really motivated me to look again at how I am living out my values in terms of public activism. You'll have the opportunity to visit the birthplace of St. Francis and see where he began his ministry. Sunday morning, June 30, Pilgrims are on their own to return to Rome for their departing flight or any other personal travel arrangements they may have. We will then spend the rest of the morning at San Damiano, the church which St. Francis built and where he heard God speak to him through the crucifix, and where St. Clare eventually lived and died. Put a deposit down to hold your spot today! . . It certainly was magical for Patricia Rivera Torres, a senior theatre major (with a religious studies minor) who was one of 16 students who went on the pilgrimage last spring. Viterbo students going on Assisi pilgrimages enroll in a semester-long class in which they delve into the history of St. Francis and Clare, both of whom gave up lives of privilege to live simply and serve those on the margins, including the lepers cast out of Assisis city walls. Francis lived from the late 12th to the early 13th Centuries. The pilgrim Fr. (9 km; 5.5 miles) Day 7: From Assisi we can easily reach Rome or Florence by train, or Siena by bus. Brian Konkol: Winding Path of Faith Leads to Syracuse, "The Valleys of St. Francis: Discovering Our Viterbo Heritage. Activity Level. Assisi, Italy is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of St. Francis, the founder of the Franciscan Order and St. Clare the foundress of the Poor Clare's. It's a beautiful, peaceful, medieval village in Italy. 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. See of Peter; . Ken earned his Ph.D. in the Historical and Cultural Studies of Religions at the Graduate Theological Union in 2000. Since completing his military service, Fr. Our Ministries; . Conrad talks about how Franciss first followers were combat veterans, and in Assisi the veterans build their own sense of brotherhood, of community, by all staying together in a pensione (boarding house). We will provide taxis for any pilgrim who needs assistance to each days location. Overnight: Assisi . (+39) 06.48.82.441 - great@uni.net - P. Upon arrival we stop at the Basilica of St. John Lateran for a visit. 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. Lent with St. Clare: First Tuesday Franciscan Media . FRANCIS OF ASSISI VS. MACHIAVELLI, pt. The trip to Italy was a gift to the kidney donor who saved my life, my brother. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. We will then have a Mass that morning at Santa Maria degli Angeli inside the Porziuncola if possible. 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. The Veterans Wellness Pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy, is a 9-day Franciscan pilgrimage where student veterans are given time for reflection, conversation, and leisure and while visiting sacred Franciscan places in Assisi and Rome. The visual signs of Viterbo Universitys Franciscan heritage are hard to miss. Two transfers: from Spoleto to Trevi, and Bevagna to Eremo delle Carceri. : 102.000,00 i.v. It now produces 30,000lbs of organic food a year for the poor in Baltimore. Ken Butigan is a strategist and consultant for Campaign Nonviolence. We will also offer a choice of two contemplative activities please consider joining us! A pilgrim will ask, Who is here, whos invited, whos not, Sr. Laura said. Journey with Rev. Francis and Clare to nurture an encounter with Jesus Christ through the spirituality of place. As a fine art photographer, Paul was a member of the Atlantic Gallery, in Manhattans West Chelsea art district, from 2019-2021. The cost per person for this Young Adult Assisi Pilgrimage is $3,500 and $3,700 for double and single occupancy, respectively. To see samples of his work, you can follow him onInstagramorFacebook. The scenic St Francis Way walk will take you through "il cuor verde d'Italia", the green heart of Italy, visiting sites that are connected to the Saint. The pilgrimage is based at the Domus in the immediate vicinity of the imposing Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, built . There are now several programs running in Ukraine and throughout Poland. A Pilgrimage to Assisi. Ireland: 01 241 0800 Cork: 021 242 7190 . Franciscan Spirit Blog. Viterbo, founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, has always been a Franciscan institution. 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. We visit its Sanctuary renowned as the birthplace of the Christmas crche. Paul Kimmerlingnow calls Assisi, Italy, his home, after retiring there from New York inMarch, 2021. Mark atguildpilgrimageassisi2023@gmail.comor phone or text at +1 (848) 480-5708. Moving to Long Island, he founded the Franciscan Circle, a progressive, interfaith gathering of clergy and lay people who seek to journey in mind and heart with the witness and wisdom of the Saints of Assisi, Francis and Clare. Our Pilgrimages Plan a Trip Books About Us Blog voicemail: (US) 1-404-418-6683 SELF-GUIDED WALKS IN ASSISI. Dinner is at our hotel tonight. Then we will gather for dinner and an evening check-in and prayer. Outside of our scheduled activities you are responsible for your own transportation. I do a lot of work with students looking at who do we exclude. In the spirit of Mary Magdalene, the first to see and announce the resurrection, CMA proclaims the renewing and transforming power of encountering Christ in our lives and in the world. Afterwards, on Saturday evening, we will have a farewell dinner. My faith was really reignited. the patron saint of animals and the environment, and the founder of the Franciscan Order. They get a reverence for Francis in a few short days. Lunch and afternoon free. di Roma 844/92, 10 Days: A Franciscan Pilgrimage to Italy- Assisi, Rivo Torto, Greccio, Montecasale & more. Franciscan Pilgrimage Review of Casa Papa Giovanni Reviewed April 13, 2019 via mobile Fantastic place filled with soul and spirit. Final payment will be due by December 1, 2023. The Assisi, Italy Peace & Justice Pilgrimage June 23 - 30, 2024 Sponsored by Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service and the Franciscan Action Network Led by Pace e Bene's Dr. Ken Butigan and Friar Michael Lasky, OFM Conv. A route to reach Assisi following in the footsteps of St Francis, whether leaving from the North (La Verna) or the South (Rome). We meet our guide and enjoy a walking city sightseeing tour including the Basilica of St. Francis. As we walk through the beautiful Italian landscape, we will also explore the inner terrain of our hearts and souls with the help of daily readings, questions, spiritual practices, and group reflection every evening before dinner. Itinerary with stages: the Pilgrimage in a few words. Melissa Growt, assistant director of Viterbos Academic Resource Center, said she came back from the 2022 pilgrimage with a much deeper understanding of Francis and Clare and their commitment to their vision, especially the emphasis on community that is central to Franciscan ideals. Its an amazing place.. Viterbo faculty member Laura Nettles of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration knows the critical importance of study abroad experiences in education. Allowing after-hours activities illustrates Fr. You cant help but get into it. The Long Island Coalition for the Homeless awarded Br. Conrad, who wrestles with PTSD himself because of his Iraq War combat experiences in Fallujah as a military chaplain. Day 4 - Assisi - La Verna - Florence. Please remember that going on any international journey has risks, including getting COVID and our team will help in any way we can to support and comfort anyone in this situation, though legally Pace e Bene and the Franciscan Action Network will not be held responsible for any participant who may get sick. Every two years she leads a group of 20 Viterbo students on an eight-day trip to Italy, including a pilgrimage to Assisi. Together, we will walk in the footsteps of these peacemakers whose courageous nonviolence, compassion for others, kinship with creation, and work for peace and reconciliation have inspired people everywhere. We continue with our sightseeing tour, visiting the major sites associated with St. Francis and St. Clare, including the Chiesa Nuova, built atop the childhood home of St. Francis and the Church of St. Clare, St. Francis contemporary and founder of the Order of the Poor Clares. We will then travel to Eremos della Carceri where you will be able to walk the trails and see the caves on your own. On this pilgrimage, you are invited to nurture body, mind, and spirit by living into the wise ways of Francis and Clare. The Franciscan convent of Greccio was built on this spot and the Chapel of the Crib was erected in 1228, the year St. Francis was canonized.We then continue on to Rome. Joining the team on the pilgrimage will also be Franciscan Action Network (FAN) Executive Director, Michele Dunne, a professed Secular Franciscan. His love of Assisi and his deep connection with St Francis prompted Paul to design and lead five retreats in Assisi. (+39) 06.48.82.441 - great@uni.net - P. About John Quigley. . This morning we meet our local guide at the Piazza near St. Clare's Church and take taxis up the winding road (buses cannot make these sharp turns) to the Eremo delle Carceri (Hermitage), secluded some 2 1/2 miles outside the town of Assisi. It is completely FREE so that everyone can experience a pilgrimage during this tough year of 2020. Under The Spiritual Direction Of Father Timothy Martinez 11 DAYS. . He is also the director of the Conventual Franciscan website: FranciscanVoice.org. Umbria, Italy. Home. 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. The Franciscan Tradition. The pilgrim Fr. Catholic Pilgrimages in the Franciscan Tradition . 2018 Great Travel Service srl. Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi. After some leisure time to explore the sanctuary on our own, we return to Assisi for dinner and the evening. Looking for ideas for the Italy pilgrimage? Box 29086 Washington, D.C. 20017-9086 (855) 500-3345 (FFHL) Buffet breakfast. In the spirit of balancing activity with contemplation, the Wednesdays of each of the two pilgrimage weeks are free days. Emily Dykman, a 1998 Viterbo graduate who now is an associate professor of religious studies, led the 2022 tour sponsored by the alumni association and found there was a depth to it that transcended sightseeing. Group reflection, dinner and social beginning at 5:30pm, Wednesday, June 26, morning Mass with Friar Michael at St. Clares Basilica. Let the spirit of our Community support you on your journey. Even though we begin on June 23, if you arrive a day or two early, this will help you acclimate to the time change and overcome jet lag. When Francis was only 16, his father helped fund a revolt of the merchant class, prompting a tragic cycle of violence. We walk throughthe narrowalleysand the steep slopes of the historical centre to fully enjoy the medieval atmosphere, visit the monumental Church of St. Francis and learn about the legend of St. Francis and Brother Wolf. Explore "The Eternal City" and all the marvels Rome has to offer - even experience a Papal Audience with the Holy Father! FPP also has offices in Rome and Assisi, Italy. She was only in Assisi for two hours, and part of that time she was lost, but she was thoroughly enchanted. In the event of another pandemic or if COVID is resurging, as long as travel is still relatively safe, we will proceed with the pilgrimage, but all participants will be encouraged to follow all health and safety guidelines once in Italy. When you go on a tour, youre collecting sites. He was one of the Guilds pilgrimage leadersto Iona in 2019 and is an AP guest faculty member. 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. You can contact Br. Join other pilgrims for food and fellowship. Peace be with you! Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land P.O. We enjoy full day excursion to La Verna, the place where nature and spirituality come together in perfect balance. Set within the thick woodland of mount Subasio, 4 km from Assisi, the Hermitage developed over centuries around the mountains natural caves and the chapel of Santa Maria, where Saint Francis and his first companions settled in isolation to lead a life of austerity and more intense prayer. The news of a healthy delivery of a baby girl came just in time for her to catch up to her fellow pilgrims at St. Peter Square, clutching two rosaries to be blessed by the Pope, one for each of her grandchildren. With Assisi as our base, wemake round-trip day tours by coach. 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. Why make a Pilgrimage in the third Millennium ? 2023 Franciscan Action Network. Feel free to rest, walk, shop, or visit other Franciscan sites such as La Verna, Gubbio, or Greccio. Paige Getty from Sept 25 Oct 1, 2022, on a spiritual pilgrimage to Assisi, walking in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology and the environment.
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