
Pilgrimage to Rome & Bracciano
1-7 March, 2025
Join us on a unique journey to the eternal city of the great apostles Peter and Paul and discover what it means to be a pilgrim of hope during the Jubilee Year 2025. We stay in the medieval town of Bracciano and travel to Rome to visit the great basilicas and Pope Francis.
Live this experience on pilgrimage!
Lead by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia and the Dominican Friars, Province of Belgium
Sponsored by the Mr. Paul de Gruyter Foundation

Why pilgrimage?
Recognizing that we are body-soul composites, the tradition of pilgrimages in the Catholic Church gives us a physical way of living out what we hope to have happen in our spiritual lives. As we travel towards God physically, seeking Him through our travel and even our disappointments along the way, we ask God to do interiorly, through grace, this same work of detachment from our own ego and the acceptance of growth and movement towards His will and His plan for our life.

Why Rome?
The Church professes to be one, holy, catholic, and apostolic. These aren't empty words. They are a living reality and in Rome you can point your finger and say, "Look! There's the pope. Look! There is yet another burial place of a saint who heroically responded to the needs of her time. Look! This isn't just for a select few. Look! There are the bones of the apostles St. Peter and St. Paul who gave their lives bearing witness to Jesus." Come and see!

Why Bracciano?
Part of the gift of staying at Villaggio Betania in Bracciano is the atmosphere of prayer, the beauty of nature, the lovely accommodations, and the joy of the Sisters' community life. We enjoy two study days here. These days are designed to give you time for conversation, prayer, reflection, sleep, fun, and friendship. On these days we spend time together learning about what we experience in Rome and what the Catholic Church can teach us today. These days are meant to be both reflective and interactive. You also have the option of enjoying the gardens, the lake, and the nearby castle.
Details
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Flight to and from Amsterdam to Rome
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6 nights in Bracciano
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3 day trips to Rome, including the Wednesday Audience with Pope Francis and tours of several major basilicas
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2 study days based on Scripture, Church documents, papal teachings, and the writings of the saints
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Daily Mass
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Meals included
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Co-organized and lead by coordinators of the Catholic Student Chaplaincy of Maastricht and Rotterdam
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Saturday, 1 March-Friday, 7 March, 2025
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Sign-up deadline: 25 January 2025
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Ages 18-30
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Cost: €425 for students or €700 for those with full time employment
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Full payment is due 25 January
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Communication is primarily through a whatsapp group


Tentative schedule
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