DAILY ITINERARY
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee
On the Occasion of the Conferral of the Pallium by
Pope Benedict XVI on
Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki, Archbishop of Milwaukee
June 25 – July 2, 2010
 June 25, Friday: Depart for Rome
Today, depart Chicago O’Hare International Airport on your overseas pilgrimage
on Alitalia Airlines or American Airlines for your overnight flight to Rome, Italy.
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June 26, Saturday: AM/Arrive Rome – PM/Mass at the Altar of the Chair, St.
Peter’s Basilica
Upon arrival at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport, proceed through Passport
Control, claim your luggage, and your Peter’s Way Tours tour manager will meet
you upon your exit from Customs. Board your comfortable motor coach and soon
you will be on your way for an orientation ride of the “Eternal City.”
At 3:00 pm, participate in the Mass at the Altar of the Chair, St. Peter’s
Basilica, celebrated by Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki. After Mass, visit the
Grottos of St. Peter’s Basilica including the Tomb of Pope John Paul II and
St. Peter’s Square.
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June 27, Sunday: AM/Sunday Mass Celebrated by Archbishop Listecki –
PM/Tour of Ancient Rome
Our pilgrimage group will participate in the Sunday 10:00am Mass in the
Chapel of the Immaculate Conception of the Pontifical North American
College, celebrated by His Excellency, The Most Reverend Jerome E.
Listecki. Following Mass, attend the noon Papal Blessing in St. Peter’s Square.
This afternoon, we will visit the Church of St. Peter in Chains to see the original
chains in which St. Peter was brought captive to Rome and the statue of Moses,
one of Michelangelo’s greatest masterpieces. Then, we continue to the ancient
Roman Forum. See the Arch of Titus and the Arch of Constantine and proceed to
the outside of the Coliseum for a fascinating explanation of its history. Continue
to the grandiose white marble monument of King Victor Emmanuel II, often
called the “Wedding Cake.” See the Trajan Column and the Market (the ancient
Roman equivalent of a department store).
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June 28, Monday: AM/Vatican Museums; Sistine Chapel; St. Peter’s Basilica –
PM/Santa Maria in Trastevere
After breakfast, begin your morning of sightseeing with a visit to one of the great
art collections in the world, the Vatican Museums. Walk in the footsteps of the
Princes of the Church through the richly decorated galleries. Continue on to the
Sistine Chapel, the private chapel of the Popes, where Michelangelo best
expressed his genius in monumental frescoes. End your morning tour in St. Peter's
Basilica to see Michelangelo’s magnificent “Pieta” and to take in the awesome
architecture and the statuary adorning this largest of all Christian churches. Time
permitting, on your own, return to visit the famous Pinacoteca (Picture Gallery),
which houses religious works by Giotto, Raphael, da Vinci, Caravaggio and
Rodin, among others.
This afternoon, you will be transferred to the Church of Santa Maria in
Trastevere.
Attend 2:00pm Mass at Santa Maria in Trastevere, celebrated by His
Excellency, The Most Reverend Jerome E. Listecki.
In 38 BC, a fountain of oil flowed in Trestavere for an entire day. This miracle
was considered a sign that Christ would spread his grace throughout the world;
and a sanctuary built on the spot by Pope St. Ciliates. A basilica was built later,
including a crypt that holds the remains of Calixtus and other saints. The present
building, built in the 12th century, boasts elaborate mosaics depicting the prophets
Isaiah and Jeremiah, Christ and the Blessed Virgin, and many popes and saints.
An inscription marks the original site of the fons olei (fountain of oil).
At 6:00 pm, attend Papal Vespers at St. Paul Outside the Walls.
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June 29, Tuesday: AM/Pallium Ceremony at St. Peter’s Square PM/North
American College
This morning, you will be transported to St. Peter’s Square, where you will
attend the Solemn Pallium Ceremony at 9:30 am. Participate in the Liturgy
on the Solemn Feast of Ss. Peter & Paul, as the Holy Father, Pope Benedict
XVI, confers the Pallium on His Excellency, The Most Reverend Jerome E.
Listecki.
After Mass, you will be transferred to the North American College for a
Reception with Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki.
This afternoon is your opportunity to explore the sights, sounds and tastes of
Rome all on your own! Perhaps you will want to buy religious articles in
preparation for the Papal Blessing at the audience on Wednesday. There are
always plenty of churches, museums, piazzas and ancient ruins to explore. This is
the time to hit high fashion spots, as well as the local shops and street vendors.
Rome is yours!
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June 30, Wednesday: AM/Papal Audience – PM/Tour of Christian Rome – Gala
Dinner
Walk into the heart of Christendom for the Papal Audience with Pope
Benedict XVI. Our Pilgrimage will be announced during the English Speaking
language.
After lunch, you will be transferred to the Basilica of St. Mary Major for
3:15pm. Mass in the Borghese Chapel, celebrated by His Excellency, The
Most Reverend Jerome E. Listecki.
After Mass, visit the Basilica of St. Mary Major, one of the four major Basilicas
built by Pope Sixtus III (AD 432-440). View the impressive interior with its
remarkable mosaics in the nave depicting scenes from the Old Testament. View
relics of Jesus’ manger from Bethlehem, and the high altar, which contains the
remains of St. Matthew the Evangelist. View the icon Salus Populi Romani,
reputed as painted by St. Luke, meaning Protectress of the Roman People. The
mosaics above the entablature are among the most ancient Christian mosaics in
Rome. Continue to visit the Cathedral of St. John Lateran, the first Christian
church to be consecrated. It was founded by the Emperor Constantine in the 4th
century and was home to the Popes for many years prior to the present Vatican
residence. Then, we continue to visit the magnificent Basilica of St. Paul. The
basilica was built by Constantine in the 4th century on the site of St. Paul’s
tomb. After having been destroyed by fire in 1823, it was rebuilt on the original
basilican plan of early Christian churches. Surrounding the nave are the
medallions of each Pope, from Peter to Benedict XVI. Prayer and reflection at
the Tomb of St. Paul.
 July 1, Thursday: Full-day excursion to Assisi - Visit the Sites of St. Francis and
St. Clare
After breakfast this morning, depart for a full-day excursion to Assisi, one of the
high points of any travel experience. After a two and half-hour ride, you will see
Assisi on a mountaintop. Stroll along the narrow lanes, visit the Shrines of Saint
Francis, and see the overwhelming art dedicated to the young friar - a rich young
man who turned to God after an illness and established an order that has grown
stronger over the centuries. Your first stop will be the Basilica of Santa Maria
degli Angeli, built in 1569. It is crowned by a magnificent dome designed by
Alessi that enclosed the shrine of the “Porziuncula” or the Little Portion Chapel.
The first Franciscan community was centered around this place; and Clare
received the habit from Francis here. See the Capella Del Transito, which marks
the spot where the Saint died. You will see the statue of Saint Francis in the
courtyard where thornless roses bloom. Continue to visit the Basilica of St. Clare,
the first and most important heroine of the Franciscan movement, view her
remains and see the miraculous Crucifix.
After lunch, our pilgrimage group will gather for 4:00pm Mass at the Basilica of
St. Francis, celebrated by Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki.
After Mass, our local guide will take us to explore the Basilica complex, which is
actually composed of two churches built one atop the other. Beneath both
churches is the crypt that houses the tomb of St. Francis. The lower Basilica dates
from 1228 to 1230, and is richly decorated with beautiful stained glass windows,
and paintings done by some of the most important artists of the 13th and 14th
centuries. In the upper Basilica, built from 1230 - 1253, you will marvel at the
monumental frescoes painted by Giotto, which depict scenes from the life of the
saint.
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July 2, Friday: Return to the USA
You will be transferred to Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport for your return
flight home. Arrive on the same day.
** Unexpected circumstances may require alteration to the details outlined in this itinerary. **