2008-2009 Pilgrimages
Peace and All That Is Good!In an age of high tech, busy schedules, family issues and religious indifference, it is extremely important that we encounter people and places that give us a sense of peace, of calm and of being home, of anchoring us in a turbulent world. We think SS. Francis and Clare are two such people to encounter. We invite you to walk with SS. Francis and Clare in their homeland and other sacred places on a pilgrimage with us -- to experience the peace that they shared and gave. We hope that you will be able to give some peace to those in your daily life when you return. We think it is a great investment of your time and resources and it will make a difference. St. Francis would always greet people with the phrase “peace and all that is Our Pilgrimage Programs are developed to provide pilgrims with an opportunity for personal conversion; to see the world through Francis' and Clare's eyes; to love all people as Francis and Clare did; to know oneself in relationship to God and appreciate one's God-given gifts.
Included in Each Pilgrimage...
Full package prices include departure from two airports: JFK (in New York City) and ORD (in Chicago) -- (Connecting flights from most major cities into these two airports are available at a reasonable fee. The Pilgrimage office will help make your travel arrangements.) • All airline taxes, security fees and airport taxes • Lodging in all cities • All gratuities for bus drivers, lodging, restaurants and luggage • Bus transfers and luggage handling • All group entrance fees • All taxi services in Assisi • All meals (except for a few meals, depending on the particular pilgrimage when pilgrims have some free time to explore an area on their own) • Daily Mass and Rituals • Input and guidance of two qualified Pilgrimage Leaders.
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Cost...The US enconomy is not the healthiest at the moment. The tremendous increase in fuel prices and the weak condition of the American dollar against the strong Euro has an impact on the prices for our pilgrimages. Our prices include almost everything for which a pilgrim would need to pay. You will not get "nickeled and dimed" to death. It is our belief that, despite costs over which we have no control, our pilgrimages are outstanding values. Study 2 ...
For years, pilgrims have been asking for "more"! Study 2, a new program, is an answer to their cry. This program will take the pilgrim through much of central Italy. One of the most ambitious endeavors we have ever offered. California Missions ...
You don't have to go across the sea to experience the Franciscan influence. Right in the USA, through the efforts of Juniper Sera, the spirit of Francis and Clare was brought to our shores. The Franciscan spirituality has been a significant factor in the development of the West. Mallorca ...
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New Book By Roch NiemierWith the highly successful book "In The Footsteps of Francis and Clare" to his credit, Roch has written a new book dealing with the San Nicolo Missal. This missal was influential in determing Francis' life. Franciscan Life Day One: 800 Years In The Footsteps of Francis and Clare To order on-line, click on the photo below.
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Check out the great new pilgrimage videos at the bottom of this page!
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good.” We wish you the same. 
Sr. Linda Tan, OSF will assume responsiblittes for that office around August 4, 2008