St. Leo the Great Catholic Church
ROME PILGRIMAGE
SEPTEMBER 24 – OCTOBER 6, 2015
A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY…
To experience the treasures of historic and Catholic Rome and Italy,
while showing support for our very own seminarian Douglas Krebs as
he lays down his life in service of the Church in the magnificent St.
Peter’s Basilica and is ordained a Deacon! Join your Pastor, Fr. Justin
Waltz, his Associates, Frs. Jadyn Nelson and Adam Maus, and many of
St. Leo’s fine parishioners on this 13-day journey of faith and culture.
We will visit the historic and charming Italian cities of Siena and Assisi
before taking in the wonders of the Eternal City!
ITINERARY
Thursday, September 24: USA/Rome
We depart Minot for Rome on Delta Airlines,
connecting through lovely Amsterdam. Supper
and breakfast will be provided on the airplane.
As we make our descent into the Eternal City
hopefully we’ll catch a glimpse of the stunning
dome of St. Peter’s Basilica!
Friday, September 25: Orvieto/Siena
Welcome to the Eternal City! We will arrive at
Fiumicino Airport in Rome, clear passport
control and baggage claim, and depart by
private, air-conditioned motor coach for
Orvieto, a fabulous Italian city perched atop a
breath-taking rock fortress. Our first Italian
pranzo will be at Ristorante Da Maurizio,
followed by a tour of the Cathedral and the
splendid Signorelli Chapel. Mass will follow at
the Cathedral in the Chapel of the Eucharistic
Miracle. Time permitting; there will also be a
visit to the famous Pozzo di San Patrizio. We
will then depart for Siena to find ample rest for
our weary and travel-beleaguered bones.
Dinner will be on your own.
Saturday, September 26: Siena
We’ll enjoy a light buffet breakfast at the hotel
before celebrating Mass at the Shrine of St.
Catherine. After Mass, Fr. Ehli will lead us on
a walking tour of Siena in the footsteps of St.
Catherine, including a visit to the Basilica of
San Domenico. We will then visit the Piazza
del Campo and enjoy a delicious lunch at the
Ristorante Le Grotte del Gallo Nero.
Following lunch, we will soak in the beauty of
the Duomo, and possibly even peruse the
Duomo museum and Baptistry. Dinner will be
on your own…enjoy the starlit evening in one
of Europe’s most charming medeval cities!
Sunday, September 27: Siena/Assisi
Following breakfast at the hotel, we’ll head for
Mass at the Church of San Francesco followed
by a tour of the stunning Eucharistic Miracle.
Then, Arrivederci Siena, we’re off to Assisi!
Dinner will be on your own.
Monday, September 28: Assisi
We’ll start the day with a light buffet breakfast at
the hotel followed by Mass and a walking tour to
the important places of St. Francis’s childhood.
We will then take a leisurely walk to visit the
Basilica of St. Clare. Lunch is on our own.
Following a light lunch we will make our way to
the famous hermitage of St. Francis. The rest of
the day is free to shop and tour. We will reunite for
dinner, provided at Ristorante La Buca di San
Francesco.
Tuesday, September 29: Assisi/Rome
Following breakfast at the hotel, we’re off to
celebrate Mass at the Basilica of San Francesco
followed by a tour of the Basilica lead by Fr. Justin
Waltz. After checking out of our hotel, we’ll say
‘good-bye’ to the peaceful city of Assisi, but not
before making one final stop at the Porziuncola in
the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli. Lunch
will be on your own as we prepare for our final
destination…Rome!!! Upon arrival in the Eternal
City, we will check-in to our hotel and then
proceed to dinner at Hostaria L’Angoletto ai
Musei. Now is the last chance to purchase religious
gifts to have blessed by the Holy Father. Off to
bed, for tomorrow we get to see Pope Francis!
Grabbing pizza on the way we will continue our
walking tour of Rome with a visit to the Pantheon
and Piazza Navona before retiring for the day. As
we traverse these stunning Roman venues by night
we will stop, of course, to indulge in some worldfamous gelato at Giolitti.
Wednesday, September 30: Holy Father
Buffet breakfast at hotel followed by an early
departure for the General Audience with the
Holy Father. After the Audience, you are free
to grab lunch on your own. We will then
depart for an afternoon Mass at the Pope’s
Cathedral…the Basilica of St. John Lateran.
Our very own Fr. Jadyn Nelson will lead the
tour. Supper will be provided at Ristorante Da
Orazio.
Thursday, October 1: Rome
This is the big day! After breakfast we depart
for St. Peter’s Basilica for the Diaconate
Ordination of Doug Krebs. Following the
ordination we will walk up the hill to the NAC
where Fr. Jadyn studied for a light reception.
A fabulous ordination meal will be provided at
the unbeatable Ristorante Cecilia Metella.
Friday, October 2: Rome
Today brings Deacon Doug’s first preached
Mass at Sant’Andrea delle Fratte with pranzo
at Ristorante La Ruota, followed by a tour of
the beautiful Basilica of St. Paul’s Outside the
Walls. We will return to the hotel to freshen
up before taking a walking tour of the Spanish
Steps and Trevi Fountain.
Saturday, October 3: Rome
After breakfast we will make our way to the historic
ruins of the Forum and the magnificent Coliseum.
Then, we’re off to the beautiful Basilica of St. Mary
Major for a tour followed by Mass. After grabbing
lunch at Leonetti, we will stop briefly at the Church
of Santa Praessede en route to the Holy Stairs,
where we will follow the footsteps of millions of
Christian pilgrims by prayerfully making our way
up the very stairs upon which Jesus walked on that
first Good Friday. Then we’re off to the Basilica of
Santa Croce, which houses the true relics of the very
Cross, upon which hung Our Savior Jesus Christ!
Dinner is on your own.
Sunday, October 4: Rome
Being the Lord’s Day, the morning will be free to
take in Rome at your leisure. Lunch, as well, will be
on your own. Following lunch we will have a tour
of the fascinating Roman catacombs, followed by
Mass. As evening comes we will seal the many
Graces of the pilgrimage with a Holy Hour and
Penance Service at our lovely hotel chapel. Dinner
will be provided at Ristorante Venerina al Borgo.
Monday, October 5: Rome
Light buffet breakfast will be provided at the hotel.
We will then depart for morning Mass at St. Peter’s
Basilica. After grabbing a cappuccino and cornetto
at the famous Pope’s Bar, we will alternate between
Scavi Tours and a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica.
Lunch is on your own. As evening begins to fall we
will be off for a truly once-in-a-lifetime private visit
to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel,
followed by our last Roman meal together. We will
return to the hotel to pack before
retiring…tomorrow brings a long day of travel
home.
Tuesday, October 6: Arrivederci Roma!
ROME PILGRIMAGE
Cost
The price for the complete land itinerary as
detailed above is $3,090 U.S. per person,
double occupancy. This price does not include
round-trip group airfare from Minot to Rome,
for which we have a group rate of $1,396.
Thus the total cost of the pilgrimage, land +
air, is $4,486.
** The above price is based upon double
occupancy in the hotel accommodations. The
single supplement for those requesting a
single room throughout the pilgrimage is
$500 U.S. We will gladly attempt to find
roommates for those traveling alone, if there
are other such pilgrims available and willing.
Making Your Own Arrangements for Airfare
Participants may use frequent flyer miles or
secure their own airfare. However, if doing so
results in variations of the flight itinerary,
individuals may be responsible for their own
transportation to and from the Italian arrival
and departure airports.
To Reserve Space on the Pilgrimage
Reservations will be accepted on a first-come,
first-served basis. Space is limited. To reserve
space on the pilgrimage, complete the
reservation form and mail or deliver the form
and your NON-REFUNDABLE deposit check in
the amount of $500 on or before MARCH 1st
(made out to St. Leo’s Catholic Church) to:
St. Leo the Great Catholic Church
Rome Pilgrimage
218 1st St. SE
Minot, ND 58701
If you have questions, feel free to contact Fr
Justin Waltz at St. Leo’s Parish or Fr. Joshua
Ehli at fatherehli@gmail.com.
Included Features:
• Mass offered daily
• A Penance Service at the trip’s conclusion
• All transportation throughout Italy by
private, air-conditioned motor coach
• All entrance fees and English-speaking
guides as per itinerary
• Breakfast provided every day
• Lunches or dinners as listed in the itinerary
with wine and mineral water provided at all
meals
• Clean and comfortable accommodations
with private bath
• All taxes, service charges, and standard
tips/gratuities associated with the itinerary
• Not included are passport fees, items of a
personal nature, laundry, and meals not
specified in the itinerary. Checked baggage will
be limited to one piece per person, plus carryon. Participants should be advised that a visit to
Italy typically involves a good deal of walking.
All U.S. citizens traveling to Europe require a
passport valid at least 6 months after the dates
of travel, and those without a passport are
advised to apply for one immediately. U.S.
citizens do not require a visa for travel to Italy,
and non-citizens should check with their
respective consulates. This program is planned
in advance, and therefore circumstances
beyond our control may require that some
changes be made in the actual tour operations,
such as a change in days of sightseeing, a
substitution of some sight that may be closed
for another sight, or the unforeseen
cancellation of an event such as the Papal
Audience. We reserve the right to vary the
itinerary and substitute components of the tour
program.
ROME PILGRIMAGE
Reservation Form
To reserve a space on the pilgrimage, please return this entire form to:
St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 218 1th St. SE, Minot, ND 58701 RE: Rome Pilgrimage.
Space is limited. Please print clearly.
NAME(S): _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NUMBER OF TRAVELERS:______________________ E–MAIL ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________
HOME ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY: ____________________________________________________________ STATE:__________________________ ZIP:__________________________________
DAYTIME PHONE:_______________________________________________ EVENING PHONE:___________________________________________________
I am enclosing a check for $500 per person (made out to “St. Leo’s Catholic Church”) to reserve
my/our space on the St. Leo the Great Pilgrimage to Rome. I agree to pay an additional $1,500 per
person by April 15th, 2015 and the balance in full by June 15th, 2015.
SIGNATURE:_______________________________________________________________________________ DATE:_______________________________________
CANCELLATION FEES: The following per person fees apply for cancellations received by Fr. Justin Waltz in writing: from
the time of reservation up to June 15, 2015 – $1500; from June 15 to August 15, 2015 – $2500; from August 15 until
departure – 100% of the tour price must be forfeited. Travel insurance is available and highly recommended.
*** Please initial to demonstrate that you understand and agree to the above terms: _________ ***
TRAVEL INSURANCE: For your protection we highly recommend travel insurance, which is provided through agents
such as Travelex Insurance Services: www.travelexinsurance.com.
RESPONSIBILITY: The responsibility of Fr. Joshua Ehli, Fr. Justin Waltz, and St. Leo the Great Catholic Church herein
after called the “Operators”, and/or their agents is limited. They act only as agent for the passenger in regard to travel
whether by railroad, motor coach, private car, boat, aircraft or any other conveyance, and assume no liability for
injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned by either reason of defect, through the
acts or default of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of
the tour, or as a direct or indirect result of acts of God, dangers incident to the sea, fire, breakdown in machinery or
equipment, act of governments or other authorities, de jure or de facto, wars, whether declared or not, hostilities, civil
disturbances, strikes, riots, theft, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines, medical or customs regulations, or from any causes
beyond the Operators’ control, or from any loss or damage resulting from improper passport, visas or other documents.
The airlines concerned are not responsible for any act, omission or event during the time you are not aboard the
aircraft. The passenger contract in use by the airline, when issued, constitutes the sole contract between you and
airline. Anyone not utilizing the pre-arranged transportation is responsible for the subsequent transportation. No
changes in the itinerary are expected, but we reserve the right to make them if necessary. Because of unforeseen
changes in transportation schedules, the land portion of your tour may be occasionally extended or curtailed. The
Operators cannot be responsible for changes of itinerary. The number of day indicated for each itinerary begins with
the day of scheduled departure and ends with the scheduled return arrival day, irrespective of the hour of departure or
return, and may vary due to transportation schedule changes. The Operators reserve the right to accept or retain