Join the hosts of The Catholic Talk Show for a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage in celebration of the 100th birthday of Pope Saint John Paul The Great May 13-22, 2020!
On this pilgrimage, you will journey from Poland to Rome, and trace the footsteps of the beloved Pope Saint John Paul II. We will start in Poland where he was formed and visit Holy sites including The Shrine of the Divine Mercy, The Black Miraculous Black Madonna of Czestochowa, as well as his birthplace, celebrate his 100th birthday in his boyhood home town, and visit the places where he was: baptized, educated, and ordained. Then we will head to Italy to visit the Basilicas of Rome, The Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Square for a Papal Audience where we will be greeted and blessed by the Holy Father, Pope Francis. The pilgrimage will culminate with the celebration of Mass at the Tomb of Pope Saint John Paul II.
Along the way you will enjoy a professionally planned pilgrimage full of amazing experiences, great food, and first-class hotels. If you have a devotion to Pope Saint John Paul II, you do not want to miss out on this 100th Birthday celebration!
Join the hosts of The Catholic Talk Show for a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage in celebration of the 100th birthday of Pope Saint John Paul The Great May 13-22, 2020!
On this pilgrimage, you will journey from Poland to Rome, and trace the footsteps of the beloved Pope Saint John Paul II. We will start in Poland where he was formed and visit Holy sites including The Shrine of the Divine Mercy, The Black Miraculous Black Madonna of Czestochowa, as well as his birthplace, celebrate his 100th birthday in his boyhood home town, and visit the places where he was: baptized, educated, and ordained. Then we will head to Italy to visit the Basilicas of Rome, The Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Square for a Papal Audience where we will be greeted and blessed by the Holy Father, Pope Francis. The pilgrimage will culminate with the celebration of Mass at the Tomb of Pope Saint John Paul II.
Along the way you will enjoy a professionally planned pilgrimage full of amazing experiences, great food, and first-class hotels. If you have a devotion to Pope Saint John Paul II, you do not want to miss out on this 100th Birthday celebration!
May 13, Wednesday: DEPART FROM USA
We depart this evening on an overnight flight from either JFK or Orlando to Krakow. Dinner and breakfast will be served on the plane. Add-on flights are available from most major cities for an additional cost.
May 13, Wednesday: DEPART FROM USA
We depart this evening on an overnight flight from either JFK or Orlando to Krakow. Dinner and breakfast will be served on the plane. Add-on flights are available from most major cities for an additional cost.
May 14, Thursday: ARRIVAL IN POLAND – KRAKOW
Welcome to Poland! Time to walk around, grab a sandwich, a cup of coffee, or our first beer of many to come, while we get a feel for the beautiful country of Poland. We celebrate Mass at St. Mary’s Church and hear the silver trumpet call out every hour.
May 14, Thursday: ARRIVAL IN POLAND – KRAKOW
Welcome to Poland! Time to walk around, grab a sandwich, a cup of coffee, or our first beer of many to come, while we get a feel for the beautiful country of Poland. We celebrate Mass at St. Mary’s Church and hear the silver trumpet call out every hour.
May 15, Friday: AUSCHWITZ – SALT MINES
We visit Auschwitz, the Nazi Concentration Camp where St. Teresa Benedicta (Edith Stein) faced martyrdom and St. Maximilian Kolbe died in the Death Block from starvation after volunteering his life for that of a fellow prisoner. We see the Saints’cell and the Museum of Martyrdom. After this reflective morning, we travel to Wieliczka, to explore the famous Wieliczka Salt Mines, which have been in use for over 700 years and contain many fascinating statues, chapels, and reliefs, all carved from salt.
May 15, Friday: AUSCHWITZ – SALT MINES
We visit Auschwitz, the Nazi Concentration Camp where St. Teresa Benedicta (Edith Stein) faced martyrdom and St. Maximilian Kolbe died in the Death Block from starvation after volunteering his life for that of a fellow prisoner. We see the Saints’cell and the Museum of Martyrdom. After this reflective morning, we travel to Wieliczka, to explore the famous Wieliczka Salt Mines, which have been in use for over 700 years and contain many fascinating statues, chapels, and reliefs, all carved from salt.
May 16, Saturday: THE MIRACULOUS BLACK MADONNA OF CZESTOCHOWA
We visit the Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa, with the miraculous Black Madonna icon, the Queen, and Protectress of Poland. We spend the day at the grandest pilgrimage shrine of Poland built in the 14th century! Saint John Paul II is said to have made frequent visits to this monastery throughout his life.
May 16, Saturday: THE MIRACULOUS BLACK MADONNA OF CZESTOCHOWA
We visit the Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa, with the miraculous Black Madonna icon, the Queen, and Protectress of Poland. We spend the day at the grandest pilgrimage shrine of Poland built in the 14th century! Saint John Paul II is said to have made frequent visits to this monastery throughout his life.
May 17, Sunday: DIVINE MERCY – LAGIEWNIKI – ST JOHN PAUL II CENTER
We visit the Shrine of Divine Mercy and celebrate Mass. We see St. Faustina’s convent chapel and her tomb in Lagiewniki. We also see the newly constructed Basilica of Divine Mercy, dedicated by St. John Paul II on his last visit to Poland in 2002.
May 17, Sunday: DIVINE MERCY – LAGIEWNIKI – ST JOHN PAUL II CENTER
We visit the Shrine of Divine Mercy and celebrate Mass. We see St. Faustina’s convent chapel and her tomb in Lagiewniki. We also see the newly constructed Basilica of Divine Mercy, dedicated by St. John Paul II on his last visit to Poland in 2002.
May 18, Monday: FOOTSTEPS OF ST. JOHN PAUL II WADOWICE – A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Wadowice is the birthplace of Pope John Paul II. We are blessed to be able to visit his childhood home on the very day we celebrate his 100th Birthday.
May 18, Monday: FOOTSTEPS OF ST. JOHN PAUL II WADOWICE – A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Wadowice is the birthplace of Pope John Paul II. We are blessed to be able to visit his childhood home on the very day we celebrate his 100th Birthday.
May 19, Tuesday: KRAKOW – ROME
We visit the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, where we celebrate Mass, and the Abbey of Tre Fontane, where St. Paul was beheaded by order of Emperor Nero. Following is a panoramic tour of Rome where we see the ancient highlights before settling into our hotel.
May 19, Tuesday: KRAKOW – ROME
We visit the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, where we celebrate Mass, and the Abbey of Tre Fontane, where St. Paul was beheaded by order of Emperor Nero. Following is a panoramic tour of Rome where we see the ancient highlights before settling into our hotel.
May 20, Wednesday: PAPAL AUDIENCE – AFTERNOON AT LEISURE
We are at St. Peter’s Square early this morning to get our seats for the Papal Audience where we are greeted and Blessed by the Holy Father, Pope Francis.
May 20, Wednesday: PAPAL AUDIENCE – AFTERNOON AT LEISURE
We are at St. Peter’s Square early this morning to get our seats for the Papal Audience where we are greeted and Blessed by the Holy Father, Pope Francis.
May 21, Thursday: VATICAN MUSEUM and BASILICAS OF ROME
We are at St. Peter’s Basilica early this morning to celebrate Mass at the tomb of St. John Paul. We then visit the Vatican Museum including the Sistine Chapel, where we admire one of the highest masterpieces of art: the Genesis and the Last Judgement by Michelangelo, that were brought back to their original splendor after the latest restorations.
May 21, Thursday: VATICAN MUSEUM and BASILICAS OF ROME
We are at St. Peter’s Basilica early this morning to celebrate Mass at the tomb of St. John Paul. We then visit the Vatican Museum including the Sistine Chapel, where we admire one of the highest masterpieces of art: the Genesis and the Last Judgement by Michelangelo, that were brought back to their original splendor after the latest restorations.
Land and Air from JFK $4295.00 Land and Air from Orlando $4495.00 Land Only $3295.00 Solo Traveler (additional cost) $795.00
Prices are valid only if the deposit of $500.00 is received no later than February 7, 2020 Final payment due March 13, 2020
Land and Air from JFK $4295.00 Land and Air from Orlando $4495.00 Land Only $3295.00 Solo Traveler (additional cost) $795.00
Prices are valid only if the deposit of $500.00 is received no later than February 7, 2020 Final payment due March 13, 2020
Ryan Della Crosse
Ryan is the Founder and CEO of one of the largest international faith-based marketing firms, Fuzati.
Ryan Scheel
Ryan is the founder of uCatholic, an organization dedicated to using modern communication and marketing strategies for the Catholic Church.
Fr. Rich Pagano
Fr. Rich knows all too well that “God works in mysterious ways”. In his case, it was not one, but two busted knees, that pushed him to look for a vocation beyond playing college basketball.
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