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FOOTSTEPS OF SAINT BENEDICT PILGRIMAGE

A spiritual journey for young, single Catholic men who are discerning a religious vocation. (Ages 18-35) December 29, 2009-January 7, 2010

(Norcia, Birthplace of Saint Benedict)

$399 fee + purchase of your own lowest cost airfare

Fee will cover room, 2 meals a day, and all travel costs in Italy. Space is very limited. Do not buy your airline ticket until you register with Fr. Fred Byrne and send a $100 deposit. Make checks out to Saint Vincent Archabbey. Tentative Schedule includes, Daily Mass and Liturgy of the Hours and two meals at our residence in Rome, Sant Anselmo, the International Benedictine House of Studies.

Tue. Dec 29: Leave from your most convenient airport for Rome.

Wed. Dec 30: Arrive at Rome airport and go by train to Sant Anselmo.

Thu. Dec 31: Visit Roman Forum, Vatican Museum, Attend Solemn Vespers of New Year's Eve at St. Peter's.

Fri. Jan 1: Attend Holyday Mass in one of the Major Basilicas of Rome.

Sat. Jan 2: Visit Norcia, birthplace of Saint Benedict and his twin sister Saint Scholastica.

Sun. Jan 3: Free day in Rome!

Mon. Jan 4: Visit Subiaco, location of Saint Benedict's cave and first monastery.

Tue. Jan 5: Visit Mt. Cassino, Benedict's famous Abbey where he wrote his Holy Rule.

Wed. Jan 6: Free day in Rome or early return to the U.S.A.

Thu. Jan 7: Return to the U.S.A.

Father Fred Byrne, O.S.B. or www.stvincentmonks.com