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The Catholic Register proudly presents(in association with Gideon Travel & Tours)

AN 11-DAY PILGRIMAGE TO ITALYTHE SPIRITUALITY OF POPE FRANCIS AND ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

MAY 18 TO MAY 28, 2018

VISITING: ROME, ASSISI, SIENA, FLORENCE, ORVIETO

DAY 1 – FRIDAY, MAY 18Leave Toronto on a direct Air Canada flight to Rome.

DAY 2 – SATURDAY, MAY 19: ROMEArrive Rome. Transfer to Vatican-area hotel just steps from St. Peter’s Square. Free time to settle in before a late-afternoon celebration of Mass at St. Patrick’s Church, the titular parish in Rome of Cardinal Thomas Collins. Return to hotel for dinner.

DAY 3 – SUNDAY, MAY 20 (Pentecost Sunday): ROMEWalk to St. Peter’s Basilica. Attend invitation-only Mass expected to be celebrated by Pope Francis, followed by Papal Blessing (and plenary indulgence) in St. Peter’s Square. Afternoon tour of ancient Rome, including the Colosseum, Forum, Arches of Titus and Constantine, and other highlights. Special access to the Domitilla Catacombs, the largest catacombs in Rome, dating from the 2nd to 5th centuries. Visit the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, founded by Emperor Constantine I in the 4th century and the site where St. Paul is buried. Return to hotel for dinner.

DAY 4 – MONDAY, MAY 21: ROMEA full day to explore the Vatican. Early morning private Mass in a chapel of St. Peter’s Basilica, followed by free time to tour the magnificent Renaissance church. Visit the Vatican Museum and enjoy its many wonders before arriving at the Sistine Chapel, with its famous ceiling frescoes, including “The Creation of Adam”, painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512. Return to hotel for dinner.

DAY 5 – TUESDAY, MAY 22: ROMEMorning departure by motorcoach to the Basilica of St. Mary Major, the largest Catholic Marian church in Rome, for a private Mass. Continue on to St. John Lateran (the oldest Basilica in Rome and the official ecclesiastical seat of the Pope); the Holy Stairs (regarded as the stairs climbed by Jesus on his way to face Pontius Pilate); Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem (which houses the Relics of the Passion of the Lord); and the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains (the home of Michelangelo’s statue of Moses). Afternoon free to explore the wonders of Rome. Dinner at hotel.

DAY 6 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 23: ROME – SUBIACO – ASSISIWalk to St. Peter’s to attend public audience with Pope Francis in the Square. After lunch, travel by motorcoach to Assisi, stopping on the way at Sacro Speco in Subiaco (Holy Cave of the Monastery of St. Benedict) for celebration of Reconciliation. Enjoy the stunning scenery from the mountain top. Dinner and overnight in Assisi at the San Francesco Hotel inside the walls of the old city.

DAY 7 – THURSDAY, MAY 24: ASSISIA full day in the town where St. Francis was born and died. The day begins with a private morning Mass at the Tomb of St. Francis located at the Basilica of St. Francis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Construction of the Basilica began in 1228, the year St. Francis was declared a saint (two years after his death). Free time to experience the wonders of this ancient Holy town. Late-day prayer near the Basilica of St. Clare (circa 1257), which contains the tomb of the Assisi-born saint, who was a follower and friend of St. Francis. Dinner and overnight in Assisi.

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11-DAY PILGRIMAGE - THE SPIRITUALITY OF POPE FRANCIS AND ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI: MAY 18 TO MAY 28, 2018

THE ABOVE COST IS BASED ON TARIFFS AND EXCHANGE RATES IN EFFECT September 8th, 2017. TICO (Ont. Reg.) # 1116834

Responsibility:

GIDEON TRAVEL & TOURS “Your friendly guide around the world since 1959”

DAY 8 – FRIDAY, MAY 25: ASSISI – SIENA – FLORENCE Visit San Damiano, where St. Francis received his calling in 1205 to “repair the Church” and where St. Clare died in 1253, for a celebration of Mass at the Basilica of Saint Marie of the Angels. This is where the Franciscan movement began when Francis renounced his material possessions and vowed to live among the poor. Travel to Siena, birthplace of St. Catherine, Doctor of the Church, to view the old city, Piazza del Campo, Duomo (Siena Cathedral) and the Church of St. Dominic. Continue on to Florence, the capital of Tuscany. Dinner and overnight in Florence.

DAY 9 – SATURDAY, MAY 26: FLORENCE A full day in this beautiful city of Renaissance art and architecture. We will visit Florence’s 13th century Gothic Cathedral, with its magnificent 15th century dome, the Baptistery of St. John and the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli at the Basilica of Santa Croce. Free time to explore. Dinner and overnight in Florence.

DAY 10 – SUNDAY, MAY 27: FLORENCE – ORVIETO A relaxing day in Orvieto, described as one of the most striking hill towns of central Italy. Its Cathedral, or Duomo, was built over several centuries and brings together many architectural styles, including Gothic and Romanesque. We’ll take a cable car to view the beauty of the area then lunch in the medieval and picturesque town of Bolsena on the lakeside. Free time to explore Orvieto, where we will have dinner and spend our last night.

DAY 11 – MONDAY, MAY 28 Today our pilgrimage-tour comes to an end. Transfer to Rome airport for a direct flight to Toronto.

Gideon Travel & Tours Ltd., as tour operators, act only as agents for the tour in all matters pertaining to travel. They shall not be liable for any injury, damage or loss occasioned by the neglect or fault of any company or person engaged in conveying the tour or supplying services or materials in connection therewith. The right is reserved to make such alterations as may be deemed necessary for the successful operation of the tour, or to decline to accept or retain any passenger as member of the tour at any time. Certain places on itinerary, such as museums, churches, restaurants, shopping centres, etc., may be limited or not available during local/national holidays, special events, weekends, etc. Alternatives will be offered whenever possible. Hotels/airlines subject to change. Gideon Travel & Tours cannot be held responsible for any closures, necessary itinerary changes or curtails for any reason. Prior to time of final payment, Gideon Travel & Tours reserves the right to alter the quoted fare in the event of any marked increase in official airline taxes & fuel surcharges or exchange rates.

BOOK TODAY: Register for the pilgrimage through Gideon Travel & Tours. See registration information on next page.

* Transfers from airports to hotels and vice-versa * All sightseeing tours and excursions on itinerary * Services of English-speaking guides*Above cost does not include travel insurance and gratuities.

TOUR COST: $3,595.00 plus $600.00 airport taxes & fuel surcharge (CDN FUNDS) PRICE INCLUDES: * Return airfare from Toronto * Accommodation in superior hotels, based on double occupancy * Single rooms will be arranged when available at an additional cost of $750.00 * Breakfast and dinner daily * Travel by deluxe air-conditioned private motor-coach

IMPORTANT NOTE: A comprehensive travel insurance policy is highly recommended to cover medical expenses, trip cancellation, lost luggage, flight accident and other losses which may by incurred while traveling. Such policies can be purchased through an insurance broker or through a travel agent, such as Gideon Travel & Tours Ltd.

GIDEON TRAVEL & TOURS “Your friendly guide around the world since 1959”

101-701 Evans Avenue, Toronto, ON M9C 1A3 Tel: 416.626.5533 Fax: 416.626.5536 Email: tours@gideontravel.com

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TRAVEL INSURANCE

We highly recommend comprehensive travel insurance to protect you, your family and your investment

from any unforeseen and potentially costly incidents or emergencies before and during your trip.

Gideon Travel & Tours offers the following two plans:

1. All-Inclusive Package Plan:(Trip Cancellation & Interruption, Emergency Hospital &

Medical, Baggage, etc.)

2. Premium Protection Plan:(Trip Cancellation & Interruption, Emergency Hospital

& Medical, Baggage, etc.) Includes: “Cancel for Any Reason” Coverage

AGE PER PERSON PREMIUM (includes 8% Ontario Sales Tax)

AGE PER PERSON PREMIUM (includes 8% Ontario Sales Tax)

0 – 60 years $270.00

0 – 69 years $441.00 61 – 65 years $340.00

66 – 70 years $417.00

71 – 76 years $484.00

77 years and over $973.00

If you are interested in purchasing Non-Medical Cancellation/Trip Interruption Insurance only, please contact our office. Pre-existing condition exclusions may apply. Must be Canadian resident covered by Provincial Health Insurance Plan.

*Above plans must be purchased within 72 hours of deposit. Please refer to policy booklet for detailed inclusions/exclusions._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

REGISTRATION FORM THE CATHOLIC REGISTER: 11-DAY FASCINATING PILGRIMAGE-TOUR OF ITALY / MAY 18TH TO MAY 28TH, 2018

Please forward the following to our office: 1. Non-refundable deposit of $350.00 per person; 2. Travel insurance premium, if desired (*see above plans/rates); 3. Signed registration form; 4. Copy of passport photo page (for airline ticketing). Balance to be paid by March 1st, 2018. Balance becomes non-refundable after March 17th, 2018.

Gideon Travel and Tours Ltd., 701 Evans Avenue, Suite 101, Toronto, ON, M9C 1A3

Tel: (416) 626-5533; Fax: (416) 626-5536; Email: tours@gideontravel.com

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