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Does not include: ✦Tour Guides’ and Motor-coach Chauffeur’s gratuities ($11/day/per person approx.) ✦ Housekeeper Tips (at will) ✦ Mass Offertories (at will) ✦Some special beverages are not included at some meals

(See registration for price, terms & conditions)

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★Roundtrip Air transportation from Chicago O’Hare to Italy (per itinerary). Airfare available from other cities. Please call for price difference. ★Round-trip Coach transfer from Menominee, MI, to Chicago O’Hare. ★Private Motor-coach in Italy with driver complementing driven itinerary (however, some selected tours will require walking). ★Airport Transfers in Italy (for those flying with the group). ★Accommodations at fantastic properties in great locations. ★13 Included Meals (8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 4 Dinners) including the festive farewell dinner. ★Bilingual Tour Director accompanies group while in Italy. ★Expert local guides on our Vatican, Imperial Rome, Christian Rome Siena, Florence and Assisi tours. ★Admissions to all featured and selected visits of the touring program. ★Tour program features (for detailed inclusions call for a free brochure): ✴Tour of Florence (home of Michelangelo’s David, Duomo & Ponte Vecchio). ✴Assisi (Home of St. Francis and St. Clare). ✴Tour of Siena (Home of St. Catherine of Siena). ✴Imperial Rome (Coliseum and Forum). ✴Christian Rome: Catacombs of St. Callixtus, Holy Steps, Holy Cross of

Jerusalem (relics of the Holy Cross), St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major and St. Paul Outside the Walls (Tomb of St. Paul).

✴Montecassino, Nettuno (St. Maria Goretti) & Anzio (US Cemetery). ✴ Vatican City incl. Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s.

★ Possible Papal Mass of Our Lady of Guadalupe* NOTE: * ALL PAPAL ACTIVITIES ARE PENDING THE HOLY FATHER’S SCHEDULE. ★ Full documentation packet with luggage tags & re-usable wallet. ★ Prayers, Rosaries, and Chaplets, lead by Deacon Steve & Jackie

Gretzinger. Masses celebrated by Pope Francis*, Bishop John Doerfler, Fr. Brad Sjoquist and other Priests.

★ Special appearances by Bishop John Doerfler. ★ Hotel sales tax, Italian hospitality taxes & service charges, as well all related airfare, airline and airport taxes, surcharges and fees (some taxes are subject to change before departure).

A 10 day Catholic Pilgrimage in conjunction with Bishop Doerfler’s Visit with Pope Francis

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Day 1: Thursday, December 5th, 2019: USA Departure. Meet Deacon Steve and Jackie Gretzinger (Co-Chaplain and escort) and the group at the gate area in Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. [A bus transfer from Menominee, MI, will be offered as a bonus service. Pilgrims from other cities will receive rendezvous instructions individually.] Depart the USA and enjoy dinner, drinks and video entertainment onboard as you fly to the European skies. Airfare included from Chicago. [Airfare may be available from other cities for an additional price. Please call for more information]. (M) Day 2: Friday, December 6th: Arrive in Rome and Assisi. Arrive in Fiumicino Airport, collect your luggage, board your coach and enjoy a relaxing drive to the peaceful Umbria region, the land of St. Francis and St. Clare. Arrive in lower Assisi to pray at the ‘Porziuncula’ (the first Franciscan house), the Transit Chapel (where St. Francis died), and the thornless rose garden, all inside the stunning St. Mary of the Angels Basilica, where Holy Mass* is celebrated in thanksgiving for a safe arrival. After this visit, travel to upper Assisi, enter its medieval walls to check in at our hotel for a 2-night stay. Enjoy dinner in Assisi with your fellow pilgrims. Leisure time after dinner. (M, D)

Day 3: Saturday, December 7th: Assisi, all day. Enjoy a walking tour of Assisi including the Lower and Upper Basilicas of St. Francis filled with world famous Giotto frescoes that depict the lives of Jesus and St. Francis, as well as other saints. Visit the tombs of St. Francis and his disciples. Visit other important sights such as the place of St. Francis’ birth, his home, also the Basilica di Santa Chiara where the remains of St. Clare can be found in its crypt. You will also be able to pray before the famous Cross of San Damiano in this Basilica (the Cross that spoke to St. Francis). Holy Mass* to be celebrated here or at St. Francis Basilica. After the tour, enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Explore the many dinner options in Assisi on your own. (B)

Day 4: Sunday, December 8th: Siena & Florence. Today we travel to the fertile and picturesque Tuscan countryside and arrive in Siena, the land of St. Catherine and St. Bernardino. Siena is a superbly preserved medieval town known for its famous Saints as well as the legendary ‘Palio’, a grand festival celebrated twice a year with a ‘no rules’ horse race. Our walking tour takes us through the mini neighborhoods of Siena and includes the beautifully detailed facade of the Cathedral of Siena, the Church of St. Dominic (where the relic of the head of St. Catherine can be found), magnificent Palio Square and other important places. After the tour we will proceed to the Basilica di San Francesco (part of the Franciscan Friary in Siena), where Holy Mass is celebrated. Afterwards, witness the ongoing Eucharistic Miracle of Siena! Continue to Florence for dinner and the first of a 2-night stay. (B, D)

Day 5: Monday, December 9th: Florence All-Day. This morning enjoy a walking tour of Florence featuring visits to memorable places like the Duomo flanked by Giotto’s Bell Tower and St. John’s Baptistery; and Museo Dell’Accademia (Academy Museum), where one of Michelangelo’s most famous masterpieces can be found. The massive statue of David standing with his slingshot can be admired here along with an impressive collection of art. Stroll the Signoria Square filled with magnificent outdoor art and end the day at Basilica of the Holy Cross or Santa Croce, a Franciscan church containing the burial places of the most famous Florentines in history (Galileo Galilei, Dante, Machiavelli, Michelangelo and others). After a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo, enjoy the rest of your day in Florence at leisure. Return to the hotel in the evening for the 2nd night of our 2-night stay. (B)

Day 6: Tuesday: December 10th: Imperial Rome. After breakfast, board your Motor-Coach for your transfer to the historical center of Rome to enjoy a tour of Imperial Rome, including a visit inside the famous Coliseum (Flavian Amphitheater) built in 72 AD, flanked on one side by the Arch of Constantine and surrounded by the impressive Roman Forum . A Mass* of thanksgiving for a safe arrival is requested at St. Peter in Chains, where Michelangelo’s Moses can be found, as well as the Chains of Peter. Then from the coach, enjoy a panoramic s ightseeing tour including (subject to new local bus restrictions) the Roman Forum, the massive Circus Maximus, the Vittorio Emanuel II monument (“wedding cake building” housing

the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier), Piazza Venezia (the old Venice embassy building used by Mussolini to give his famous speeches), the Capitoline Hill and more. After the tour, check-in at your hotel for a 4-night stay. Tonight, enjoy a “Welcome to Rome” dinner. (B, D)

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Day 7: Wednesday, December 11th: Montecassino & Tyrrhenean Sea Coast. This Morning we visit Montecassino, the massive monastery of St. Benedict, where we can pray before his tomb and the tomb of his sister, St. Scholastica. Here, we will learn about the monastery’s unique connection to WWII history. Afterwards, stop at the beautiful Sanctuary of the Madonna delle Grazie in Nettuno to see and learn about the young St. Maria Goretti. Have lunch with your fellow pilgrims in Nettuno. After lunch, we continue to Anzio Beach area, site of the American Invasion where you will visit the American Cemetery, where the group will join in prayer for all service men and women, past, present and future. Finally, we return to Rome for a free evening and the 2nd of our 4-night stay. (B, L)

Day 8: Thursday, December 12th: Mass of Our Lady of Guadalupe with Pope Francis*. Start the day with a special Mass of Our Lady of Guadalupe with Pope Francis* in St. Peter’s Basilica (*pending final approval from the Papal Household). Afterwards, tour the impressive Museo Vaticano (Vatican Museum) with a fascinating collection of historical artifacts and precious objects of art, including the magnificent Cappella Sistina (Sistine Chapel) with the famous Michelangelo frescoes featuring the Last Judgment. Then tour the largest Church in the world, the Basilica di San Pietro (St. Peter’s Basilica), where the remains of the first Pope lay, surrounded by the tombs of many Popes. There will be a chance to pay respects to the recently canonized Popes St. John XXIII and St. John Paul II at their tombs. After the tours, spend the rest of the day and evening exploring Rome. (B)

Italia Gloriosa - Ad Limina Visit PilgrimageDay 9: Friday, December 13th: Roma Cristiana. After breakfast, embark on an unforgettable excursion of the treasures of our faith. First, travel south down the ‘Via Apia’ (Apian Way) for a powerful journey experiencing how our early brothers and sisters survived and persevered in preserving our Lord’s Church. Tour through an amazing complex of underground tunnels, crypts, mausoleum tombs and chapels that fill every passageway in the Catacombs of St. Callixtus. One of the highlights of this visit will be the place where the body of St. Cecilia was found. A very realistic statue that marks this place portrays the way her body laid, giving a final and resounding testimony to the Blessed Trinity at the time of her death. Our next stop is a very special visit to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, one of the four Patriarchal Basilicas of the Church. Although mostly rebuilt in the 19th century, this Basilica conserves the shape of the original St. Peter’s Basilica. Then visit ‘Santa Croce in Gerusalemme’ (Holy Cross of Jerusalem), where incredible relics can be found (fragments of the Holy Cross, one Nail, part of the inscription INRI, two thorns from the Crown of Thorns, fragments of the pillar of the scourging and the rock of the Holy Sepulcher). We owe these beautiful relics, to St. Helena, the mother of Rome’s first Christian Emperor, Constantine. Afterwards, visit the ‘Scala Sancta’ (Holy Stairs) where you may climb the same steps our Lord climbed on the way to see Pontius Pilate. The climb may only be done on your knees. Approximately on every 5 steps, a small circled glass window allows the pilgrim to see the real marble steps below the wooden protective cover. After our lunch break, we stop at San Giovanni Laterano (St. John Lateran), the Cathedral of Rome (and another one of the Church’s four major Basilicas) originally dedicated to Christ Our Savior, and later to St. John the Baptist and to St. John the Evangelist. Adjoining is the Lateran Palace which was the official residence of the Popes before the Avignon captivity. Complete the tour of early Christian Rome by visiting St. Mary Major, commissioned in the year 360AD (approximately), and known as the first Basilica to be dedicated to the Virgin Mary (Our Lady of the Snows). The famous icon of Mary, Health of the Roman People, believed to have been written by St. Luke, can be found in the beautiful Cappella Paolina built by Paul V. Mass* requested at the catacombs. Enjoy a memorable farewell dinner. Enjoy talking about all the unforgettable moments of this pilgrimage experienced with your new pilgrim family. (B, D)

DAY 10 - Saturday, 14 December: Return to USA (B) Transfer to the airport this morning for our flight to the U.S.A. As our airplane takes off, we take one last look at the beautiful land that now holds a special place in our hearts, and say

Arrivederci Italia! Welcome Home! Upon arrival in the USA, you will be processed through US Immigrations and US Customs — US Homeland Security).

Meals’ Legend: M = Airplane Meals B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner

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December 5th - 14th, 2019 4. Tour Pricing Information Tour Detail * Cost per passenger (Please Check Choice) AIR INCLUSIVE TOUR PACKAGE from MENOMINEE, MI and CHICAGO OHARE (other cities may be available at an additional cost): Price per person based on double occupancy, sharing room with another passenger (2 people in 1 room). See brochure for other inclusions. (*) This price already includes US departure & entry taxes, airline fuel surcharges, foreign governments' entry and departure taxes, 911 security fees, immigration fees, custom fees, agriculture fees, airport fees, passenger facility charges and ticketing fees (about 14 different air taxes and fees in total) (Taxes and fees are beyond our control and are subject to change, thus affecting the price) Per person in double occupancy

OR Optional Land Only Package* This price does not include any air transportation. (Passenger assumes responsibility to be at the arrival airport in advance of the group. Please read “Land Only Bookings” in Terms & Conditions) * Rate shown is in double occupancy. For Single occupancy, please add the optional single supplement below. Per person in double occupancy

Optional Single Room Supplement: Single room occupancy, one room per person * (* room availability is very limited)

Optional Triple Room Discount: A small per person discount offered when 3 people are sharing 1 room with existing bedding * (room availability is extremely limited)

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General Terms & ConditionsPurchaser and/or traveler of this tour (you) acknowledges that Landa Cleary Travel Company, Inc. (d.b.a. = doing business as Mater Dei Tours and Relevant Journeys) is acting as an independent intermediary (travel agent) between you and suppliers of goods and services, which are not directly supplied by Mater Dei Tours, such as air transportation, hotel accommodations, ground and sea transportations, tours, tour guides, escorts, etc. and shall not be responsible for actions or omissions on the part of such suppliers, which may result in any loss, damage, delay or injury to you or your travel companions or group members. Mater Dei Tours and any religious or private organization contracting it’s services shall not be responsible for any injuries, damages or losses caused to any traveler in connection with social or labor unrest, mechanical or construction difficulties, diseases, local laws, climatic conditions, war, terrorist activities or any other actions omissions, or conditions outside their control. By embarking upon his/her travel, the traveler(s) voluntarily assumes all the risks, and is advised to obtain appropriate insurance coverage against them. Your booking shall constitute a consent to the above and engaging the company, acknowledges these conditions and agrees to hold the company blameless in making the arrangements on his/her behalf, and agrees that restitution or damages, if any are claimed, shall be sought directly from the suppliers. Deposits: A deposit of $500 per person is required to secure your space to Mater Dei Tours Your deposits are used to cover and guarantee your space. Deposits will be refunded in the event the tour does not meet the minimum quorum necessary to make the trip possible. If you use a credit card as payment, you agree that if any cancellation penalties are due, Mater Dei Tours is authorized to charge the penalties to the credit card listed on the registration. Final Payments: Full payment must be made no later than 130 days prior to departure unless otherwise stated. Payments may be made by check, Visa or MasterCard. If payment is not received as scheduled, your reservation may be automatically canceled and your deposit payment becomes forfeit. If you use a credit card as payment, for your convenience, you may opt to have Mater Dei Tours charge your balance to the same authorized credit card on the registration form by simply calling us with your verbal authorization. Cancellations: All cancellations must be received in writing to our company prior to tour departure during normal business hours (9:00am to 5:00pm CST, Monday through Friday). All Cancellations are subject to the following per person penalties prior to departure: 130 days or prior………………$500.00 129 to 91 days…………………..50% of tour 90 to 51 days…………………..75% of tour 50 to 0 days…………………..100% of tour (No Refunds) No refund can be made for independent non-refundable airfare. Note: Travel Insurance Premiums are not refundable. If you use a credit card as payment, you agree that if any cancellation penalties are due, Mater Dei Tours is authorized to charge the penalties to your credit card on record. Traveler agrees to forfeit their reserved space if payment is not made by the designated date.

For price, taxes, fees & deposit and balance information, please see registration sheet.

Registration Deadline:

August 5th, 2019 (space may sell out before deadline)

Tour Membership: To ensure a positive experience, the Mater Dei Tours reserves the right to reject any client (before or during the trip at the expense of the traveler) whose conduct is incompatible with the interest of the group. Mater Dei Tours is not responsible for lost persons and for the expenses incurred while being lost. Each traveler assumes responsibility for staying with the group.

Travelers with Special Needs: Passengers who require attention must advise the tour operator at the time of booking. A qualified and physically able companion must accompany travelers who need such assistance and must assume full responsibility for their well being. Coaches are not equipped with wheelchair accessible ramps, therefore all tour members must be able to mount 3 to 5 steps into the coach. Participants should expect to walk between 1 and 3 miles in one day. Walking surfaces may at times be uneven. Mater Dei Tours is not responsible for denial of service by any suppliers.

Smoking: Smoking is not allowed on the motor-coach but frequent stops are made throughout the day.

Tips: Gratuities for baggage, hotel and restaurants detailed in the itinerary are included. Gratuities for Tour Guides, Local Guides and Motor-coach Drivers are NOT included (unless otherwise stated in the brochure) Please see your “Essential Reading Material” (provided with your documents) for recommendations on tipping (usually $12 USD per person, per day). Please budget accordingly.

Total Group Cancellation: If it becomes necessary to cancel an entire tour prior to departure, Mater Dei Tours will offer the next available date or will make a full refund of money paid. Mater Dei Tours cannot accept responsibility for any additional costs, fees or cancellation penalties relating to any independent non-refundable airfares (unless air reservation was booked as part of our negotiated group booking). Land Only Bookings: Passenger(s) who desire to book their own airfare do at their own risk. Land only passengers are responsible for connecting with the group at the hotel. Passenger(s) accept all responsibility for costs incurred due to misconnections with the group. Mater Dei Tours cannot accept responsibility for any additional costs or fees related to such a booking or for any cancellation penalties due to independent non-refundable airfare (even if Mater Dei Tours assisted with this booking). Luggage: Handling of one piece of luggage per person is usually included in the cost of this tour wherever hotel luggage service is offered (some hotels do not have bell captains). Luggage is carried at owner’s risk throughout the tour (insurance suggested). Hand baggage and small articles such as coats, umbrellas or cameras are entirely in the care of the passenger. Size and weight limitations for carry-on and checked baggage vary from airline to airline and even according to destination, and are becoming more restrictive. Airlines with domestic connections reserve the right to charge airline baggage fees. Some international flights are now charging airline baggage fees. Check your final documents for details of acceptable luggage fees, dimensions and weight allowed on your tour. All baggage and personal effects are at all times and in all circumstances at the risk of the passenger. Baggage insurance is recommended (see Travel insurance section below).

Validity: Rates in this brochure are valid for the travel period stated on the brochure, and are quoted on a per person sharing twin/double room basis. All prices are shown in U.S. Dollars and are calculated on currency rates and fares existing on the day the brochure was made. Mater Dei Tours reserves the right to alter prices at any time prior to departure and without prior notice due to currency exchange rates, taxes, fees or fuel surcharges increases. Mater Dei Tours and all dba’s are not responsible for misprints on the brochures as well as in materdeitours.com or any of our websites. Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the time of going to press; however, Mater Dei Tours cannot be held responsible for printing or typographical errors, or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances. In the case of computer or human billing error we reserve the right to re-invoice passengers with correct billing.

Travel Insurance: Mater Dei Tours recommends travel insurance for your travel investment. You must purchase this insurance independently. We also recommend that travel insurance be purchased only after Mater Dei Tours, Inc. notifies the traveler when their deposit money has being charged or deposited. We recommend Travel Guard Insurance (1-800-826-1300). You may also visit Travel Guard (www.travelguard.com) or other reputable insurance companies online. Make sure you check their strike list and alert list for situations or vendors that they are not covering (this list varies from time to time).

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Young Travelers: Travelers who are less than 18 years old on the departure date must be accompanied by an adult and must share the adult's accommodations. If a child will be traveling with adults other than the parents or with only one parent, it is highly recommended that a notarized letter be written by the parents or non-traveling parent granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel. We suggest that you also contact the appropriate consulate and airlines because they may have additional requirements. Roommate Assignments: Mater Dei Tours will make every reasonable attempt to find you a roommate. However, this is not guaranteed. If no roommate is found by the registration deadline, the passenger will have the option to upgrade to a single room (if available) by paying the single occupancy or cancel altogether with a full refund. Mater Dei Tours cannot be held responsible if the roommate you were assigned to is not agreeable to you. If you desire to get your own room, you will be responsible for all the financial consequences of such action, including but not limited to, covering the single occupancy costs of both you and your ex-roommate. Air Transportation: We have selected airlines that are most suitable with land arrangements. All fares are subject to government approval and are subject to change without notice. Airfares are guaranteed once they have been paid in full and ticketed. Name changes required after tickets have been issued are subject to cancellation and re-ticketing at a higher fare and subject to change fees. Some airlines do not allow you to earn frequent flier miles for group bookings. Airline Seating: Passengers who require specific seating due to medical conditions are advised to obtain Doctor’s Orders so the airlines may have proof of the condition and may accommodate the order. In addition to making the request through our company, please bring the doctor’s note to the ticket counter. Passengers who desire a specific non-medical related seat are requested to contact the airline directly, approximately 30 days prior to departure for preferred seating. Group seating is under control of the airline and Mater Dei Tours can only pass on your requests. Voluntary changes to itinerary: Independent voluntary changes to an individual passenger’s itinerary are usually not permitted by most of our tour suppliers. Some exceptions may be granted in a case-by-case basis. All change requests must be made prior to 45 days before departure. If passenger purchased a land only package, they are free to plan their own itinerary before or after the trip (read Land Only bookings for restrictions). Not Included: All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, etc) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the passenger. Accommodations and Itinerary: Land arrangements are provided as described in the tour program. The tour company reserves the right to change or substitute (1) hotels for accommodations in similar categories (2) or features of the itinerary in order to accommodate changes in the schedule. Meals: Meals are provided as specified in the tour program. If you require special meals due to medical dietary restrictions, we must receive written details of your requirements at the time of booking. We cannot guarantee that each and every vendor will honor your requested diet, but every effort will be made to report and accommodate these requests. No weight loss plans or special nutrition diets can be accommodated. Passports: Obtaining a passport is the sole responsibility of the passenger. Passports must be current and valid beyond the dates of travel. Your airline ticket name must match your passport name or you may be denied boarding the airplane. Passengers who are denied boarding due to discrepancies between ticket and passport names or because of expired passports accept full responsibility and are subject to the cancellation terms of the tour. Some countries such as Israel require that your passport expiration be 6 months beyond your travel dates. We recommend that you apply for your passports (if needed) at the time of registration.