Lourdes Pilgrimage with Immaculee and Fr. John Franck

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Lourdes Pilgrimage with Immaculee and Fr. John Franck

The Assumptionists and Catholic Digest invite you to join Ms Immaculee Ilibagiza and Fr. John L. Franck, A.A. to Lourdes August 10-17, 2010. Journey on this unforgettable Pilgrimage to Lourdes, the very place where Our Lady appeared to St. Bernadette 151 years ago.

Included Highlights

Airfare: Round trip airfare from a New York Area and Boston. $2,498.00, from Washington DC; $2,598.00 from Chicago and Atlanta, $2,698.00 from Los Angeles and Houston.

Accommodations: 6 nights in 3 star French hotels

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner daily

Sightseeing: Half day city tour, walking tour, full day tour to Biarritz and St. Jean de Luz.

Other Inclusions: Daily Mass, Candle light processions, celebrate Feast of the Assumptions, hotel transfers, hotel taxes, baggage handling, Touring by Private Air Conditioned Motorcoach, Priest to accompany Pilgrimage

Details

Tour Operator

Regina Tours

Duration

8 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	USA	USA : Depart New York area airport or your selected departure city; enjoy dinner and breakfast served aboard the overnight flight.
Day 2	Lourdes	Lourdes : Arrive in Lourdes. Upon arrival, we will be met by our tour escort/guide and private motor coach for transfer to our hotel in Lourdes. Balance of the day at leisure to rest or take time to visit the Grotto where Our Lady appeared to St. Bernadette. In the early evening, a Mass just for our group will take place in a small chapel at the Shrine. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3	Lourdes	Lourdes : This morning we join in the opening Mass of the International Pilgrimage. In the afternoon, participate in an orientation walking tour of the Shrine, including the three basilicas. We will attend the first talk "Me, A Saint' Everyday Holiness I" After dinner we may wish to participate in the International Rosary and Candlelight Procession. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4	Lourdes	Lourdes : This morning's Mass will include the Worldwide Assumptionist Family. Following Mass, take part in a walking tour of Lourdes, "The Footsteps of St. Bernadette", which includes visits to the Boly Mills where St. Bernadette was born; the Local Mill, residence of her parents; the "Cachot," formerly used as a jail where she lived at the time of the Apparitions; the Chapel where St. Bernadette received her First Holy Communion; and the Parish church containing the Baptismal Font where she was baptized. We will also attend the second talk "Faith and Forgiveness by Ms Ilibagiza Immaculee : Contemporary Stations of the Cross. Once again, we may wish to join the Rosary Candlelight Procession. Dinner and overnight.
Day 5	Lourdes	Lourdes : After breakfast, participate in the International Reconciliation Mass in one of the local chapels. Some free time this afternoon for personal meditation, devotion or relaxation. We also attend the third talk Faith and Forgiveness by Ms Ilibagiza Immaculee. Tonight, after dinner at our hotel, the Assumptionist Family will hold their Candlelight Procession to which all are invited. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6	Lourdes	Lourdes : An International Mass for all pilgrims will be celebrated this morning, the Feast of the Assumption. The entire day is dedicated to Our Lady. We will participate in the closing ceremonies including Eucharistic procession. We may have some free time to stroll in this quaint village, explore their shops, or just stroll and reflect on the day's ceremonies. Dinner and overnight.
Day 7	Biarritz-St. Jean de Luz	Lourdes/Biarritz-St. Jean de Luz : Depart for full day excursion to Biarritz and Saint Jean de Luz. Biarritz located on the Bay of Biscay in Basque country boasting a spectacular coastline and beautiful panoramic views. Visit St. Martin's Church; view the Virgin on the rock and other sites in this resort city before continuing on to Saint Jean de Luz. A beautiful seaside resort and active fishing port not far from the Spanish border, Saint Jean de Luz is a cosmopolitan town with a medieval background. Its Moorish influence is reflected in the mixture of architecture, old World charm, old buildings, fishing port and narrow lanes. All in all, it is like a revisit to the middle Ages. We will celebrate mass in Saint Jean de Luz before we start our return to Lourdes. After dinner you are once again invited to participate in the candlelight procession. Overnight in Lourdes.
Day 8	Return USA	Lourdes/USA : Depart for airport this morning for our return flight. Arrive U.S. same day.

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