Pilgrimage
J U B I Lof
EE Y
E A R O F Pilgrimage
MERCY
Jubilee Year
Mercy
to Rome and Assisi
TO ROME AND ASSISI
October 28 - November 6, 2016
Led by Dr. and Mrs. Timothy O’Donnell
Seven Nights in Rome, One in Assisi
A Week of Spiritual Renewal in the Year of Mercy
Join fellow Catholics on a pilgrimage meant to strengthen the spirit of mercy within whilst praying through
the final weeks in this Jubilee Year. Dr. O’Donnell will give tours of St. Peter’s Basilica (with early morning
Mass near the tomb of St. Peter), catacombs, the Roman forum, the Colosseum, “hidden churches of Rome”,
the major basilicas of Rome, attend general audience with His Holiness Pope Francis, and more. In the
medieval walled city of Assisi visit the basilica and tomb of St. Francis, the basilica and tomb of St. Clare,
and more. These opportunities of a lifetime will become cherished memories, expanding the mind and
touching the soul in ways not easily matched nor forgotten.
Price: $3,590
Pilgrims will stay at Hotel Columbus in Rome (very near to St. Peter’s). Price includes round-trip airfare from
Washington, DC, transfers, hotels, entrance fees, deluxe coach travel to Assisi, daily breakfast and dinner. Participants
will depart from Washington, D.C., on Friday, October 28 and depart from Rome on Sunday, November 6.
For more information contact Brenda Seelbach ([email protected])
CHRISTENDOM.EDU/PILGRIMAGE
Jubilee Year of Mercy Pilgrimage
to Rome and Assisi
Itinerary
ӹӹ Friday, October 28: Overnight flight to Rome from
Washington-Dulles on United Airlines.
ӹӹ Saturday, October 29: After our arrival in Rome, on
this first Saturday in March, we will tour Santa Maria
Maggiore, the largest basilica dedicated to Our Lady
and afterwards visit S. Presede. This evening we will
dine at Hotel Columbus, the historical seat of the
Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre with invited
special guest Francis Cardinal Arinze. (dinner)
ӹӹ Sunday, October 30: We will begin the day with
Mass and our pilgrimage in this Year of Mercy at
S. Spirito in Sassia where the heart of S. Faustina is
enshrined. Afterwards we will join the pilgrims in
St. Peter’s Square for the Angelus with Pope Francis.
In the afternoon we will visit the Basilica of St. Paul
Outside the Walls. This evening we will meet with
Fr. Wojciech Giertych, theologian for the Papal
Household, for dinner at nearby restaurant in the
Borgo. (breakfast, dinner)
ӹӹ Monday, October 31: We celebrate Mass in St. Peter’s
near the tomb of St. Peter and then tour the basilica.
In the early afternoon, we will be given a private tour
of Vatican Radio with Mr. Sean Lovett, Director of
English Programs, who will also join us for dinner that
evening. (breakfast, dinner)
ӹӹ Tuesday, November 1: We will travel outside the city
to the ancient catacombs and have the opportunity
to join in spirit with the ancient Christians by
celebrating Mass in the catacombs. We will visit San
Callisto and St. Sebastian and then dine out on the
ancient Appian Way. Later that afternoon we will tour
the Basilica of Our Savior, also known as the Cathedral
of St. John Lateran, traditionally known as the Pope’s
Cathedral, climb the Scala Santa (Holy Stairs), then
visit Santa Croce, which houses the relics of our Lord’s
Passion. Dinner will be on your own this evening.
(breakfast, lunch)
ӹӹ Wednesday, November 2: This morning we will
attend a special Papal Audience for the Year of Mercy
in St. Peter’s Square. The rest of your afternoon is
free to explore the Eternal City. Dinner will be at a
traditional Roman trattoria. (breakfast, dinner)
ӹӹ Thursday, November 3: We’ll start with an early
morning rise for a trip through the Laziale and
Umbrian countryside to the medieval walled city of
Assisi. We will have Mass at the tomb of St. Francis
and visit the tomb and relics of St. Clare. Dinner will
be at our hotel. (breakfast, dinner)
ӹӹ Friday, November 4: Start the day with free time to
explore the winding streets that Sts. Francis and Clare
walked and visit San Damiano. Mass at Santa Maria
degli Angeli. Return to Hotel Columbus. (breakfast,
dinner)
ӹӹ Saturday, November 5: This will be “Classical
Day” focusing on the historical roots of Western
Civilization, walking in the footsteps of Peter. This
excursion will include visits to the Coliseum, Palatine
Hill, and the Roman Forum. This afternoon, on
the feast of St. Frances of Rome, we will visit sites
associated with this great Roman saint. We will have a
farewell supper with George Cardinal Pell. (breakfast,
dinner)
ӹӹ Sunday, November 6: After a week filled with
memories, we will fly back home to the United States.
(breakfast)
Jubilee Year of Mercy Pilgrimage
to Rome and Assisi
$3,590 Per Person Double Occupancy / $4,090 Per Person Single Occupancy
RESERVATION FORM (one form per person, photo copies of form are permitted)
Please register by August 31, 2016 with $500 deposit.
oMr. oMrs. oMiss
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Passport (required):
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PAYMENT
Full non-refundable payment is due September 15, 2016.
If paying by credit card, please complete the information below.
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I have received, read and agree to the TERMS & CONDITIONS on the backside of this form and the Liability clause and payment terms outlined on this side of the form. I
understand that by signing this form, I will not dispute any credit card charges associated with this trip. I also understand that Christendom College highly recommends the
purchase of travel insurance (see terms and conditions for details) and that the cancellation terms and penalties cannot be waived for any reason. If I decline to purchase
travel insurance, I understand that there is no monetary recourse for any flight cancellations or delays by the airlines and I agree to the cancellation terms and penalties.
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Liability: Christendom College and/or its employees, shareholders, officers and directors do not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods or services for
your trip, including, for example, lodging facilities, transportation companies, local ground operators, including, without limitation, various entities which may utilise the
Christendom College name, guides, sightseeing companies, entertainment, food or drink service providers, equipment suppliers, etc. As a result, Christendom College is not
responsible for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any person or entity. In addition, Christendom College is not responsible for any negligent or willful or failure to
act of any person or entity it does own or control, nor for any act or inaction of any other third party not under its control. Without limitations Christendom College is not liable
for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damage, injury, death, loss, accident, delay, inconvenience or irregularity of any kind which may be occasioned by reason
of any act or omission beyond its control, including, without limitation any willful or negligent act, failure to act, breach of contract or violation of local law or regulation of any
third party such as an airline, train, hotel, bus, taxi, van, local ground handler or guide, whether or not it uses Christendom College name, financial default or insolvency of any
supplier which is to, or does supply any goods or services for this trip. Similarly, Christendom College is not responsible for any loss, injury, death or inconvenience due to delay
or changes in schedule, overbooking of accommodation, default of any third party, attacks by animals, injury or death while on activities sponsored by lodging facilities or by
other third parties, sickness, the lack of appropriate medical care, evacuation to same, if necessary, weather, strikes, acts of God or government, acts of terrorism, or the threat
thereof, force majeure, war, quarantine, epidemics, or the threat thereof, criminal activity, of any other cause beyond its control. Should Pilgrimage Directors be unable to participate in this event, every effort will be made to secure a substitute. Regardless of the participation of Pilgrimage Directors the pilgrimage tour will proceed as scheduled on
the dates listed. By signing this form to participate in this pilgrimage tour, you agree that the terms of the cancellation penalty will be binding upon you regardless of whether
Pilgrimage Directors are able to participate. Christendom College will not be responsible for any loss incurred by traveller, including lost days of the scheduled tour, due to a
cancelled flight or other means and modes of transportation. Please investigate purchasing travel instance as recommended, to cover any type of loss associated with cancelled
air or other transportation.
Jubilee Year of Mercy Pilgrimage
to Rome and Assisi
THIS TOUR PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE: meals not specifically identified, beverages at meals, personal expenditures
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
PAYMENT: In order to meet deposit schedules with suppliers
for this tour, Christendom College asks for prompt payment in
full. Please see the reservation form for the payment schedule.
Christendom College accepts Visa, Master Card, American
Express, and Discover for payment. Traveler agrees not to dispute
any credit card charges associated with this trip.
CANCELLATION POLICY: All cancellations must be received in
writing. No refunds without exception.
CANCELLATION INSURANCE: Christendom College HIGHLY
RECOMMENDS the purchase of travel insurance.
PASSPORT: A valid U.S. Passport is required of all passengers.
Please Apply for passport immediately as passports may take a
long time to process. It must be valid for 6 months following the
return date of the trip or boarding may be denied reentry into
the destination may be forbidden. Please provide Christendom
College with a copy of the inside page of your passport (showing
your name and photo) at the time of reservation.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Unless otherwise notified, Christendom
College will mail you a more detailed itinerary and General
Information Sheet by February 28, 2016.
ITINERARY: The itinerary as presented by Christendom College
is tentative and represents what we are planning for you,
however it is subject to confirmations from many organizations.
Because of changes in local schedules, we may need to alter
specified events, dates and/or venues to better fit the overall
plan. The right is reserved to alter the itinerary, at Christendom
College’s sole discretion, as it may deem necessary or advisable.
Contact Brenda Seelbach with any itinerary questions:
[email protected] or 540-636-2900 ext. 1211.
GRATUITIES: Gratuities for your driver and guides are not
included.
ROOMS: Tour prices are per person according to a room type:
A. “Single” room is one person in a room and a “Double” is two
persons in one room. ‘’Triple” rooms are discouraged because of
cramped quarters. Triples are one double bed with two persons
sharing the bed and one single bed. Triples, are not always
available.
LUGGAGE: Baggage is at owner’s risk throughout the tour.
Checked baggage is limited to one bag per person. There
can be no exceptions. For most airlines, the one checked
bag is limited to 50 pounds and 62 linear inches (length +
width + height). It these specifications are exceeded, excess
charges may be collected by the airline at the airport. Do not
lock baggage you intend to check in at the airport. Carry
On Luggage: You may also bring a small carry-on bag that
will fit under an airline seat, which average about 8 inches
high by 18 inches deep. It is best if your carry-on bag is soft
sided. Currently, travelers are allowed to transport only small
amounts of liquids, gels, lotions, aerosols or similar items on
their person or in their carry-on luggage.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Travelers must be medically and
physically fit for this tour. This tour requires significant walking,
as transportation is not permitted to pick up and drop off in
front of major sites. The tour is not wheelchair accessible. Any
special medical conditions or equipment must be advised in
writing, for evaluation of feasibility, at the time of making
your reservation.
STATE DEPARTMENT & OTHER AGENCIES: From time to
time the State Department (www.state.gov) and the Center
for Disease Control (www.cdc.gov) and other government
agencies and departments issue travel advisories or
warnings for one or more of the destinations that you may
be visiting on tour. We encourage you to contact these
agencies directly to obtain the most current information.
Christendom College cannot change the cancellation terms
or conditions based on the issuance of any such warning
or advisory or the occurrence of any terror, health or other
incident in one or more of the places this tour is scheduled to
visit. All cancellation penalties must remain in full force and
effect as outlined on the reservation form.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Christendom College may take
photographs or film of its trips and trip participants, and
participants grant Christendom College express permission
to do so and for Christendom College to use such for
promotional or commercial use.
UNUSED SERVICES: There is no right to a refund for any
unused services.