St. Michael’s Catholic Radio Presents the
Canonization of Mother Teresa
9 Day Pilgrimage to Italy
Monday, August 29 - Tuesday, September 6, 2025
Tulsa/Tulsa - $3,999.00
(Airline taxes / fuel surcharges included)
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Monday, August 29, 2025
DEPART TULSA
Our journey begins as we depart Tulsa on flight UA4870 to Chicago at 2:50pm. Arrive Chicago at 4:44pm and connect with flight UA970 at 6:10pm.
Tuesday, August 30, 2025
ARRIVE ROME/SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO
Arrive Rome at 10:30am where we will be greeted by our tour escort and bus driver. We drive south to reach one of the most renowned pilgrimage destinations in Europe because of the extraordinary life and reputation for sanctity of the Franciscan Padre Pio da Pietralcina, who lived, labored, and in 1968 died here. We Celebrate Mass in the convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie where Padre Pio lived and afterwards hear about his life and works from the Franciscan friars; then visit the institutions he helped build.
Wednesday, August 31, 2025
SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO/LANCIANO/LORETO
After breakfast, we drive to Lanciano, where a priest was doubtful about the Real Presence. During his celebration of Mass, the host turned into flesh and the wine into blood. After break for lunch (not included) we continue to the village of Loreto, to visit the house of the Virgin Mary, which arrived from the Holy Land. This precious relic was brought to Italy after the fall of the kingdom of the Crusaders in the Holy Land. Gli studi recenti delle pietre e dei graffiti e di altri documenti, purificando la tradizione da elementi leggendari, confermano e attestano l’autenticità della Santa CasIl santuario di Loreto è stato per secoli ed è ancora oggi uno dei luoghi di pellegrinaggio tra i più importanti del mondo cattolico.The shrine of Loreto has been for centuries and is still one of the places of pilgrimage of great importance to the Catholic world, visited by about 200 saints.
Thursday, September 1, 2025
LORETO/ASSISI
After breakfast, we depart Loreto to Assisi. We enjoy a walking tour through the medieval village of Assisi. Sightseeing tour includes visits to the Church of St. Clare, which houses her incorrupt body. One of the chapels contains the crucifix that bowed its head and ordered St. Francis to “repair God’s Church”. Afterwards, you will tour the Basilica of St. Francis built in 1228 to house the Relics of the saint. The “upper” basilica houses beautiful frescoes of Giotto which describe the life of St Francis and his community. After break for lunch, visit the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, containing the famous Porziuncola. He founded here the Order of Friars Minor (1209), “establishing here his home”.
Friday, September 2, 2025
ASSISI/SIENA/ASSISI
Today we will delight in exploring Siena, this city is birthplace of one of the most popular saints, St. Catherine, patron saint of Italy and of Europe. The ancient city is also famous for its cuisine and the rich red color of its medieval cityscape. The historic center has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We tour the city’s major treasures, including the fabulous marble Gothic Duomo Cathedral, the Piazza del Campo, town square, and the Torre Del Mangia, an architectural treasure famous for hosting the Palio horse races twice a year.
Saturday, September 3, 2025
ASSISI/ORVIETO/ROME
Depart Assisi after breakfast to Orvieto. Visit the Duomo and the Chapel which contains the “Corporal” of the Eucharistic Miracle of Bolsena. Today we enjoy a restaurant lunch, tasting the local white wine “Orvieto Superior” and after some free time for shopping. We continue our trip towards Rome, where we will arrive in the late afternoon.
Sunday, September 4, 2025
CANONIZATION
Very early morning transfer to St Peter’s square to attend the ceremony of canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, founder of the Missionaries of Charity. In his homely at Beatification Mass, Pope John Paul II said: “I am personally grateful to this courageous woman, whom I have always felt near to me. Icon of the Good Samaritan, she went everywhere to serve Christ in the poorest of the poor. Not even conflicts and wars succeeded in stopping her.” Today, during the Jubilee of Mercy, Pope Francis will declare the sanctity of this woman that with her service to the poor showed to the world that “A life not lived for others is not a life”. The afternoon is at leisure in St. Peter’s square to have the chance to enter the Basilica passing through the Holy Door.
Monday, September 5, 2025
BASILICAS/IMPERIAL ROME
After breakfast, tour of the Major Basilicas. The ceiling of the Basilica of St. Mary Major is said to be decorated with gold that Columbus brought back from the new world. We will also visit the Basilica of St. John Lateran which is the oldest of the major basilicas and ranks first as the actual “parish church” of the Pope (Bishop of Rome). There we will learn about the Scala Sancta (Holy Stairs). Enjoy break for lunch around the Trevi Fountain and Navona square. On the way back to our hotel we will have a panoramic tour of Roman antiquity; Trajan’s market, Trajan’s Forum and Column, Arch of Constantine, House of Knights of Rhodes. Next, we proceed to the Coliseum.
Tuesday, September 6, 2025
DEPART ROME/TULSA
Today we depart Rome on flight UA971 to Chicago at 12:40pm. Arrive Chicago at 4:15pm and transfer to flight UA5606 to Tulsa at 7:15 pm. Arrive Tulsa at 9:14 pm.
Itinerary is subject to change without notice.
What Your Tour Includes
- Round trip air from Tulsa
- Transfers and sightseeing in air conditioned motor coach
- Accommodation in four star and superior three star hotels
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Services of tour guide throughout the journey
- Entrance fees and local taxes
- Mass and religious activities
NOT INCLUDED: Lunches, items of personal nature and gratuities
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Term & Conditions
All prices quoted in this flyer are based on airfares, land rates and exchange rates in effective February 2016 and on group rates of 20 or more persons. All prices are subject to change without notice prior to departure due to major currency fluctuations, fuel prices and/or unforeseen economic circumstances. (ua/25/T ord group=vun+gxe)
Please complete the booking form with full names as they appear on passports, and mail it to us with your deposit of $350.00 per person. Receipt of your deposit shall act as your agreement to the terms and conditions herewith. Balance is due 95 days before departure.
If you cancel, the following cancellation charges per person will apply: 120 days or more $25.00pp; 119-91 days before departure $250.00pp; 90-61 days prior to departure date $1,000pp; 60-31 days prior to departure date $1,500.00pp; 30-1 days prior to departure date or no show – No Refund. Plus NO REFUND on any tickets issued.
“Pilgrims are responsible for ensuring that their passports are in order and for securing any necessary Visas”
For more information and reservation, please contact:
Alison Stookey
Catholic Travel Today
2325 W. Honolulu
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Phone: 918-451-0121
