PILGRIMAGE TO ROME
October 15 -18, 2009
“IN THE HEART OF THE CHURCH”
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 Arrive in Rome and personal accomodations
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
9:00 Gather at the obelisk in St. Peter’s Square. We will go directly to the Church of Santo Spirito in Sassia (Holy Spirit Church), known as the Church of Divina Misericordia (Divine Mercy) for an hour of Adoration from 10:30-11:30 to be in prayerful communion during the moment that the decree is given to us.
2:30 Holy Rosary in St. Peter’s Square followed by a visit to the tombs of popes and St. Peter’s Basilica
5:00 Holy Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica Presider: His Eminence Angelo Cardinal Comastri Vicar of the Holy Father to Vatican City Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica President of the Fabric of St. Peter’s
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
9:00 Holy Mass at San Paolo Fuori le Mura (St. Paul Outside the Wall), presided by His Excellency the Most Reverend Diego Bona, Bishop Emeritus of Saluzzo
2:00 Meet at the catacombe of San Callisto for a guided tour
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
9:00 Holy Mass in the Church of Santo Spirit in Sassia, known as the Church of the Divina Misericordia, close to St.Peter’s Square
12:00 Angelus in St. Peter’s Square and departure
The celebration of the Holy Mass is the summit of the pilgrimage. We ask that everyone come. Absolute punctuality is imperative.
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