The Canonization Of Blessed Pedro Calungsod Philippines

THE CANONIZATION

OF

BLESSED PEDRO CALUNGSOD

For as low as

USD2,250++/person

ITENIRARY

Day 1 / OCT 18. ROME– MONTECASSINO - SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO

Welcome to the Eternal City! After airport formalities we take a long distance drive to Montecassino, the Abbeyfounded by St. Benedict in the year 529 and built on top of a mountain. The Benedictine rule of “Ora et Labora”,meaning “Pray and Work” follows 8 hours of prayer, 8 hours of sleep & 8 hours of manual work or spiritual readingor charity. It is written that one notorious monk disagreed with this rule and tried to poison St. Benedict. When St.

Benedict made the sign of the cross, the chalice that contained the poison broke and the plot was discovered. Inanother mountain was the abbey where his twin sister St. Scholastica once led young women to the monastic life.We proceed to San Giovanni Rotondo - the small town where Padre Pio’s incorrupt body is entombed in the Churchof Our Lady of Grace. (D)

Day 2 / OCT 19. SAN GIOVANNI – MONT SANT’ANGELO – SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO

After celebrating Holy Mass at the Church of Our Lady of Grace, we pay homage to the exhumed incorrupt body ofSt. Pio of Pietrelcina. Padre Pio bore the 5 wounds of Jesus for 50 years. Throngs of people were drawn to hisconfessional. He brought peace of mind, consolation and serenity to thousands. He had the gifts of healing,

bilocation and prophecy. His burial was attended by more than 100,000 people. People would line up at the churchentrance for 2 hours to attend his masses. He died at the age of 81. We continue to the hilltop Sanctuary of St.Michael the Archangel or Monte Sant’ Angelo, the oldest shrine in Western Europe dedicated to the Guardian Angel. Archangels are spiritual beings of the highest rank created by God before the beginning of the world. They have no material body. They are immortal. They are created and named for theirmission. St. Michael’s mission is to fight the evil spirits who seek the ruin of souls. Tradition states that in this placeSt. Michael fought the demon and threw it to the deep abyss down the cliff and the demon was seen no more. Thenatural cave in the middle of this mountain is now a revered cathedral by the townsfolk. (B,D)

Day 3 / OCT 20. SAN GIOVANNI - ROME. Christian Tour with Sightseeing

We come back to Rome – the capital of Italy. We begin our pilgrimage with a visit to the four great Basilicas: TheBasilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, St. Mary Magiorre, St. John Laterano and St. Peter’s Basilica. We visit thetomb of St. Peter underneath the central dome of the basilica. We go down the crypt where the popes are entombed. Within these hallowed Cathedrals are relics of saints and of Jesus himself. We will also visit the Scala Sancta, the very staircase of Pontius Pilate’s palace that Jesus ascended when he was sentenced to death. We celebrate Mass in one of these churches. Rest of the day will be free on your own, transfer to hotel for dinner and

overnight

Day 4 / Oct 21. ROME. Canonization

Today is the highlight of our pilgrimage which is the CANONIZATION OF BLESSED PEDRO CALUNGSOD. This will be our day of jubilation and honor as the Pope acknowledges the martyrdom of our first Visayo saint. The rest of the afternoon is free for shopping of religious and souvenir items. (B,D)

Day 5 / OCT 22. ROME.

Breakfast at the hotel, we will tour and view Rome’s famous landmarks: the Colloseum - site of gladiatorial combats and early Christian martyrdom, the Roman Forum, Piazza Navonna, Piazza Espagna and the customary throwing of three coins at the Fontana de Trevi. Rest of the day will be for leisure on your own. Transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

Day 6 / OCT 23. ROME - MANILA

We take our flight from Rome to Manila via a connecting flight. Our pilgrimage in Italy ends today. But we carry in

our hearts the spiritual treasures from an unforgettable encounter with Jesus, Mary and our beloved saints. (B)

***home sweet home***

Flight details via Qatar Airways: 

QR 647 17OCT MNLDOH 1820 2220 

QR 087 18OCT DOHFCO 0855 1355 

QR 088 23OCT FCODOH 1640 2310 

QR 646 24OCT DOHMNL 0225 1635 

**Cebu-Manila-Cebu domestic flight included**

INCLUSIONS

• • 5 night accommodation in 3star hotels based on twin bedded room with private facilities
• • Daily breakfast
• • Daily 3-course dinners excluding drinks
• • Private luxury coach for all necessary transfers, including all costs (only transfer on Canonization/Vatican days)
• • Half day local guide Rome
• • Organization of 1 to 2 private masses

EXCLUSIONS

• Airline Taxes & PH Tax  :   USD431.00
• Tips                                 :    USD80.00
• Visa fee                           :   Php10000.00
• Travel Insurance            :    Php5000.00

Visa Requirements:

1. Visa application duly accomplished by the passenger.
2. 3 recent passport size photos
3. Bank certification with supporting 3 months bank statements, passbook or time deposit certificate.
4. Credit Card with 3 months credit card statements
5. Employment certification stating position and tenure, if employed
6. Business Permit, DTI or SEC, if in business
7. NSO Birth certificate for minors and dependents
8. NSO Marriage Certificate, if married
9. Proof of other assets, if any
10. School certification for students
11. Affidavit of support for minors and dependents.

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