Pilgrimage Date: March 12-24, 2012

 
Archdiocese of Dubuque, 1837-2012
 
JESUS ALIVE Through 175 Years
 
 
Dear Friends in Christ,
 
I invite you to join me on a pilgrimage to Rome and the Holy Land during the month of March 2012. This pilgrimage is a part of the 175th Anniversary celebration of the Archdiocese of Dubuque.
 
THe pilgrimage will be an opportunity for prayer and spiritual renewal. We hope to identify with Christians of the past as we visit the churches and other sites in Rome, the center of Roman Catholocism. In the Holy Land, we will experience a greater closeness with Jesus as we pray in the places made sacred by His presence.
 
Time is of the essence in accepting this invitation, as March 2012 is fast approaching. I assure you that this faith-filled pilgrimage of five days in Rome and six days in the Holy Land will be a journey of a lifetime.
 
Sincerely in Christ,
 
+ Jerome Hanus, OSB
 
Archbishop of Dubuque
 
 

ROME

 
Begin your pilgrimage with a prayerful and inspiring tour of Vatican City and Rome. Popular destinations include:
 
*City Bus Tour
-Coliseum
-Arch of Constantine
-Circus Maximus
 
**A general audience with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican
**The Holy Stairs
**Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls
**Catacombs of St. Callixtus
**Church of St. Lawrence
**St. Peter’s Basilica
**Vatican Museums
**Sistine Chapel
**St. Mary Major Basilica
 
***Mass will be celebrated at three of the four Basilicas on this pilgrimage, including St. Peter’s in Vatican City
 
 

THE HOLY LAND

 
Embark on an unforgettable tour of the places made sacred by Jesus, including the following:
 
*Mt. Carmel
*Sea of Tiberias (Sea of Galilee)
*Church of the Annunciation
*St. Joseph’s Workshop
*Cana (site of Jesus’ first public miracle at the wedding)
*Opportunity to renew wedding vows at the Church of the Miracle of Cana
*Jordan River (renewal of Baptismal vows)
*Church of the Transfiguration
*Church of the Nativity (site of Jesus’ birth)
*Way of the Cross
*Garden of Gethsemane
* Western Wall
*Upper Room (site of the Last Supper)
*Church of the Holy Sepulchre
 
 
RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
 
The registration deadline for this once in a lifetime opportunity is January 23rd, 2012! Reserve your spot and receive answers to your questions by calling:
 
Jackie Doser
Travel Headquarters
2095 John F. Kennedy Rd.
Dubuque, IA., 52002
Phone: 563-588-3456, Ext. 15
Toll Free: 800-383-0563
Fax: 563-588-1468
Email: Jackie Doser
Website: Travel Headquarters
 
 
CALL TODAY! Our group size is limited to 60 people!
 
Contact Jackie to receive a full brochure with additional details
 
 
What is a Pilgrimage?
 
A pilgrimage is a journey undertaken with religious motives to a sacred site. The sacred site could be a shrine in your region or be well known nationally or internationally.
 
Pilgrimages are undertaken for numerous reasons. Some people make pilgrimages to renew their relationship with God, others to praise and thank him for graces received.
 
A properly prepared and organized spiritual journey offers many personal opportunities that may change one’s outlook on life. I can also help one discover the supernatural power of God, enrich one’s life of faith, and strengthen the bonds of love and friendship with family and community. It can also be an occason to experience the healing power of Jesus Christ.
 
 
Why Consider A Pilgrimage?
 
For some people, a pilgrimage is a wonderful way to follow in the footsteps of Mary. She carried the Son of God on her pilgrimage to the house of Elizabeth. On that journey, she came to believe that nothing is impossible with God and proclaimed this message to Elizabeth. As the mother of Jesus Christ, Mary was the first to experience the amazing mystery of God becoming flesh for our salvation.