Married since 2002, and professed Secular Franciscans (Third Order Franciscans) since 2006, they currently live in Loreto, Italy with their three children. Paige and Rob) who will accompany our group every step of the journey, guiding our spiritual reflections and coordinating logistics. I found it really inspirational. In Assisi, the "Assisi" scroll is removed at the end of the pilgrimage. HeadStartat Long Reach Village Center Fund, Values Mission Ends Shepherding Committee, A five-day, six-night walking pilgrimage to Assisi, Sept 25 Oct 1, 2022, Double occupancy accommodations for six nights with en-suite facilities. We will also offer a choice of two contemplative activities please consider joining us! I do a lot of work with students looking at who do we exclude. Through our shared commitment to Franciscan contemplative presence and gospel service, we are collectively known as the Wheaton Franciscans. Wherever you are on your life journey, you are welcome here. John Mattras | Franciscan Spirit Tours | 646-861-3634| 646-736-7964 | info@franciscanspirittours.com Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "abb9a4417eb5e82f0307c5c4940358eb" );document.getElementById("b7fc57970f").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Assisi Pilgrimage Online : A Virtual Journey of Peace and Nonviolence In the Footsteps of Francis and Clare A Six-Week Online Series Sponsored by Pace e Bene Tuesdays, 4-6pm Pacific / 5-7pm Mountain / 6-8pm Central / 7-9pm Eastern If you are on another time zone, find your start t . Conrada pilgrimage in the broad sense in which Fr. We are a welcoming community of faith striving to be a blessing in the heart of the world. It certainly was magical for Patricia Rivera Torres, a senior theatre major (with a religious studies minor) who was one of 16 students who went on the pilgrimage last spring. Its amazing, said Rivera Torres, a Sun Prairie native who graduated from Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart. The group spent 7-days in and around Assisi, visiting the holy places connected to the lives of St. Francis and Saint Clare, growing deeper each day in love with Franciscan spirituality, and creating a bond with one another. We then walk to the Piazza near St. Clares Church and take taxis up the winding road to the Eremo delle Carceri (Hermitage). Everybody was just so much more talkative.. Explore "The Eternal City" and all the marvels Rome has to offer - even experience a Papal Audience with the Holy Father! He has been a journalist for more than 20 years and has travelled the world full time since 2011. 1525 E. 53rd St. | Suite 716Chicago, IL 60615Phone: 773.675.8362Email: rfc@relforcon.org. It will also cover fees associated with certain reservations needed for group access at sights in Assisi. Pilgrimage; Giving; Donate; Give Monthly; Search; Contact. 2023 Wheaton Franciscans. There will also be time for quiet reflection and group discussion, as well as personal check-ins. Theres ample evidence St. Francis suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and survivor's guilt, said Fr. : 04207971005 - Cap. Conrads approach to pilgrimages, a philosophy informed by a book by Phil Cousineau titled The Art of Pilgrimage: The Seekers Guide to Making Travel Sacred., A visit to anyplace can be a pilgrimage, Fr. Hes initiated into multiple spiritual lineages, both East (Buddhist) and West (Christian); and, as a long-time seeker and practitioner of spiritual wisdom, does his best to affirm the Christian Wisdom tradition within a wider inter-spiritual framework. Meditate. la Credenzial, the technical guide of the route, with translation into English, hat and brooch with logo. The St. Rose Convent, home to the FSPA, still feels like its part of the Viterbo campus, but today Sr. Laura is the only FSPA member on the universitys staff. 2018 Great Travel Service srl. You will be inspired by the participants and the significant historical site. Lynn S. The Assisi Pilgrimage has inspired me to continue Francis and Clares journey of nonviolence and peace in my journey of working for peace and justice in our chaotic world. Ellie V. Friar Michael Lasky is a Franciscan Friar Conventual currently living in Rome, Italy. Since the early 1980s, Ken has worked with numerous social movements, including movements for a nuclear-free future, an end to homelessness, and freedom for East Timor. At the end of visit we transfer to Trastevere area and have some leisure time for lunch and personal activities. DAY 2: ARRIVE ROME / ASSISI We arrive in Rome and are met by our professional tour manager and board our private motor coach for the scenic drive to Assisi, nestled on Mt. Set within the thick woodland of mount Subasio, 4 km from Assisi, the Hermitage developed over centuries around the mountains natural caves and the chapel of Santa Maria, where Saint Francis and his first companions settled in isolation to lead a life of austerity and more intense prayer. When we visit the battlefield where Francis was taken prisoner, the veterans fall to their knees, Fr. Activity Level. A 1995 graduate of Viterbos nursing school, Hedrick-Erickson left for Italy with her second grandchilds birth imminent. di Roma 844/92, We arrive in Rome and are met by our experienced tour manager who will accompany us throughout our journey. Your email address will not be published. In 2019, Paul led Through Beginners Eyes, a photography retreat to foster new ways of seeing the world and encourage greater creativity in photo making. The focus was experiencing the culture of the places we visit. We will provide taxis for any pilgrim who needs assistance to each days location. The commune of Assisi donated land, and at the end of April 1228, the Pope sent out an appeal to the Christian people requesting funds for the project. The pilgrim Fr. Please remember that going on any international journey has risks, including getting COVID and our team will help in any way we can to support and comfort anyone in this situation, though legally Pace e Bene and the Franciscan Action Network will not be held responsible for any participant who may get sick. The Assisi, Italy Peace & Justice Pilgrimage June 23 - 30, 2024 Sponsored by Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service and the Franciscan Action Network Led by Pace e Bene's Dr. Ken Butigan and Friar Michael Lasky, OFM Conv. I came back with this lightheartedness and joy, walking with a lighter step. I had a kidney . We then continue to our hotel for dinner and the evening. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. We make our way to the Vatican City to attend the General Papal Audience (subject to the Holy Fathers schedule). Several sessions of spiritual (and physical!) Soc. The Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Finally, we encourage everyone on the pilgrimage to enter the week in Assisi as a week of peace, prayer and pilgrimage. You are soon to begin a pilgrimage that you may have dreamed about for years. The Way of St Francis is an important European pilgrimage route but many who walk it aren't religious because it also takes you through the best of Italy! Dinner is at our hotel. The relics of Saint Francis are still to be found in this beautiful basilica, formerly known as the Papal Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi. Every morning, Friar Michael will celebrate a daily Mass and reflect on the Gospel call to justice, peace and nonviolence. I keep reminding myself of that joy, and I stay centered in doing my work with lightheartedness.. As a Franciscan, Bishop Br. We visit the upper church, orBasilica Superiore, and its 28 frescoes by Giotto depicting St. Francis life. Thats the place where it all began. Overnight. It is here that St. Francis persuaded Pope Innocent III to give permission to begin the Franciscan Order. Looking for ideas for the Italy pilgrimage? At the airport in Rome, the USA-based group met Sr. Magdalena Schmitz and Sr. Emma Sitorus from the General Council of our international congregation and the pilgrimage leaders. As we walk through the beautiful Italian landscape, we will also explore the inner terrain of our hearts and souls with the help of daily readings, questions, spiritual practices, and group reflection every evening before dinner. Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) concerns have always been part of the Wheaton Franciscan spirit. Pilgrimage Afollows the footsteps of Francis and Clare within and around Assisi, Umbria. We visit its Sanctuary renowned as the birthplace of the Christmas crche. Food, service and views. Since 2003, the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sponsored Ministries has taken select leaders and associates on pilgrimages to Assisi and Rome. Before joining FAN, in 2021, Micheles career focused on the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy, including nearly 20 years in the U.S. Department of State as well as heading programs focused on peace, human rights, and democracy in the Middle East at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. He is board president of the Companions of Mary the Apostle (CMA), West Park, NY. A pilgrimage is a sacred journey where your spirit is enlivened and moved as much as your legs. A Medieval sarcophagus lies to the right of the entrance. FPP also has offices in Rome and Assisi, Italy. Each pilgrimage week starts with dinner and orientation on Sunday evening with departure on the following Saturday. Together, here is what you have accomplished 16 facilitators, 2023 UUCC We strive to live our values and act within our community to make the world a better place.. How do you learn about what it means to be Franciscan other than walking where Francis and Clare walked? said Laura Nettles, FSPA, Viterbos executive director of mission and social justice and an assistant professor of religious studies. 3. Meals and drinks served aloft. 2023 Viterbo University 900 Viterbo Drive La Crosse, WI 54601, Assisi Pilgrimages Help Keep Viterbo's Franciscan Connection Strong, Student pilgrimages start in Rome, including a visit to the Vatican. Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land P.O. Im a Junior philosophy major here at Franciscan. di Roma 844/92, 10 Days: A Franciscan Pilgrimage to Italy- Assisi, Rivo Torto, Greccio, Montecasale & more. Dinner is at our hotel. The Viterbo University Alumni Association has sponsored Italian heritage tours that included visits to Assisiwith another one planned for October 2023 to be led by Fr. From our base in Assisi, you will venture toother cities in Umbria and beyond that echo with significant Franciscan history, legends, and miracles including Greccio where Francis enacted the first living Nativity, and La Verna where Francis received the stigmata. Conrad, who wrestles with PTSD himself because of his Iraq War combat experiences in Fallujah as a military chaplain. We make our way to the Catacombs of St. Calixtus. To see samples of his work, you can follow him onInstagramorFacebook. Rob Hardies, who has led UU congregations on pilgrimages for nearly twenty years, traveling to locations on three continents. He was the son of a prosperous silk merchant who renounced his father's wealth and took the vow of poverty. The pilgrimage to Assisi is dedicated to St Francis, with a visit to the Basilica and celebration of Holy Mass. FAN is a registered 50l(c)(3) non-profit organization. Paige Getty, Kelli Danaker, and Becky Reesewho was the. All are welcome. Those under 18 may also be accepted if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. A peace and justice worker, workshop facilitator, and writer for two decades, Ken also teaches at DePaul University in Chicago. Date of stay: October 2018 A few years later after he set out to join a Papal army, but changed his mind after hearing a voice in a dream. Cathedral of San Rufino Cathedral of San Rufino. - C.C.I.A.A. The pilgrimage brings together leaders of various faith traditions form Franciscan colleges and universities across the U.S. to reflect on and learn form the vision and values of saints Francis and Clare of Assisi. Francis and the Foolishness of God or Dr. Butigans book, Franciscan Nonviolence as well as at least one biography of St. Francis such as, Francis of Assisi: A Revolutionary Life by Adrian House. Walking pilgrimage is a spiritual practice that encourages deep reflection on our life journey. Our Tax ID Number is 33-0628775. Peace be with you! Theres a distinction between a pilgrimage and a tour, said Sr. Laura, who leads student pilgrimages every two years. Check out this ultimate list of the sacred places in Italy that will help you plan your trip. Mark atguildpilgrimageassisi2023@gmail.comor phone or text at +1 (848) 480-5708. Final payment will be due by December 1, 2023. We arrive in Rome and are met by our experienced tour manager who will accompany us throughout our journey. A Viterbo alumni and friends trip to Italycalled "The Valleys of St. Francis: Discovering Our Viterbo Heritageis planned for Oct. 23Nov. . We are dedicated to helping Christian believers of all ages to more faithfully live the Gospel of Christ in the spirit of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi. Its hard to even describe the feeling of being there, she said. Exploring Francis transformation with a group of people committed to peace and nonviolence make todays efforts to wake up the world more alive.. Valfabbrica - Assisi Km 16 . May 8 - 18, 2023. Conrad said. - C.C.I.A.A. If more time is needed for final payment, arrangements can be made on an individual basis with Pace e Bene. Day 6 - Florence - Siena - Rome. Lunch and afternoon free. Lunch and afternoon free. Keep in mind that Assisi was built on a hillside so everywhere you go from Hotel Giotto is either up or down steep, uneven cobblestone streets which can be difficult to walk on. St. Francis had received permission from Pope Honorious III to hold Midnight Mass in a cave nearthe village, so he led shepherds to the top of a nearby hill where they gathered together in a stable sheltering an ox and a donkey. He developed and for several years directed Pace e Benes From Violence To Wholeness program, and was actively involved in creating Pace e Benes Engage: Exploring Nonviolent Living program. Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi. In order to lower our carbon emissions due to flights and other transportation, we will also be contributing a portion of your pilgrimage payment toward a carbon offset program for the whole group. . Details of the trip include: A five-day, six-night walking pilgrimage to Assisi, Sept 25 . Aug. 16, 2015. See of Peter; . In the spirit of Mary Magdalene, the first to see and announce the resurrection, CMA proclaims the renewing and transforming power of encountering Christ in our lives and in the world. After some leisure time to explore the sanctuary on our own, we return to Assisi for dinner and the evening. We visit as well the Church of San Francesco dAssisi a Ripa, built in the 13th century on the site of a hospice for travelers where St. Francis lived during his stay in Rome. An interspiritual pilgrim, Bishop Br. April 18-28, 2023. the pilgrims of this pilgrimage automatically become co-founders! Monday, June 24, We will spend the morning at the Basilica and grave of St. Francis, and have reflections in the upper church with Ken and Friar Michael on the life of St. Francis. Instead of going to a restaurant where everybody goes, wed go to a villa and be welcomed as guests, dining with three generations of the family., Dykman first visited Assisi in 2005 when she chaperoned her congregations World Youth Day visit to Europe. Since completing his military service, Fr. Umbria, Italy. Campus Connection: Assisi pilgrimages strengthen Viterbo's Franciscan connection Viterbo University Feb 26, 2023 0 1 of 3 Viterbo University's 2022 Assisi pilgrimage for employees. Francis of Assisi's unexpected invitation came in the form of an entire year spent as a prisoner of war. with Michele Dunne, OFS, Executive Director of the Franciscan Action Network. Group reflection, dinner and social beginning at 5:30pm. She was only in Assisi for two hours, and part of that time she was lost, but she was thoroughly enchanted. More details will be provided regarding transportation options and directions from Rome to Assisi as the date approaches. Paul enjoyed a long career in talent development, most recently as an independent consultant who designed and conducted workshops and coaching programs for executives, managers and individual contributors in small-mid-size technology companies in the NY Metro area. Coming back to class was amazing, Graham said. The Franciscan convent of Greccio was built on this spot and the Chapel of the Crib was erected in 1228, the year St. Francis was canonized.We then continue on to Rome. Conrad gave the key to a fellow veteran who saw combat in Afghanistan and was then employed at a Franciscan college in western New York. On Assisi Courtyard, there are statues of St. Francis and one of his earliest followers, St. Clare. His Franciscan retreat, Live the Questions: A Journey with Francis and Clare, was offered four times between 2013-2018. Francis was especially fond of St. Mary of the Angels, the "Little Portion" (aka Portiuncula) - a tiny chapel hidden away in the woods and marshes near Assisi. We enjoy full day excursion to La Verna, the place where nature and spirituality come together in perfect balance. We then depart Assisi for Rome, stopping first at the medieval town of Greccio, set on a beautiful mountaintop. Pilgrimage to Santiago and Assisi wined. Wednesdays are completely unscheduled please do as you wish! Countless pilgrims come to the cradle of Franciscan spirituality every year to draw from the numerous sites in and around Assisi associated with the saints' lives. Construction on the large church started in 1228 when Saint Francis was canonized. IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF FRANCIS & CLARE is an immersion experience in Assisi, Italy a unique opportunity to contemplate your own spiritual path in companionship with beloved Saints Francis and Clare. Paige and Rev. In the spirit of balancing activity with contemplation, there is a mid-week break during each pilgrimage. Buffet Breakfast. Ken Butigan is a strategist and consultant for Campaign Nonviolence. The Veterans Wellness Pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy, is a 9-day Franciscan pilgrimage where student veterans are given time for reflection, conversation, and leisure and while visiting sacred Franciscan places in Assisi and Rome. Naomi Stennes-Spidahl, who came to Viterbo in 1998 as an adjunct English instructor and now is director of assessment and institutional research, said shes always had an affinity for Franciscan values and appreciated how her 2022 pilgrimage experience included people of all faiths and no faiths., The pilgrimage experience exceeded my expectations, and I had pretty high expectations from talking to others, she said. Buffet Breakfast. Viterbo covers most of the cost of employee participation in the pilgrimages, which are conducted by Wisconsin-based Franciscan Pilgrimage Programs. The College offers students two 10-day opportunities to experience pilgrimage to Assisi & Rome. The city of St Francis has a millennial history, with important Roman, medieval and Renaissance remains. Each pilgrim will arrive at Hotel Giotto in Assisi, Italy by 3 pm on Sunday, June 23 and depart the Hotel Giotto on Sunday morning, June 30. More details will be provided. At the end of our visit we can return back to the hotel with our included transfer or enjoy an optional visit of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Home Our Pilgrimages Plan a Trip Books About Us Blog Home Our Pilgrimages Plan a Trip Books About Us Blog voicemail: (US) 1-404-418-6683 Join a Group Unique Pilgrimage Experiences Customized Travel Walk the Caminos Local Guiding . Francis lived from the late 12th to the early 13th Centuries. Afterwards, we continue our journey through the 13th century basilica and the basilicas of St. Clare and St. Mary of the Angels. A pilgrim will ask, Who is here, whos invited, whos not, Sr. Laura said. His less wealthy brothers-in-arms were executed instead of being held for ransom, often buried alive. (+39) 06.48.82.441 - great@uni.net - P. In doing so, you can call forth what is deepest within you and begin to express that outwardly, within and around the medieval city of Assisi. Sunday, June 23, Registration and check-in at Hotel Giotto from 1-3pm. We walk where saints once tread. Conrad picked was Rick Trietley, now entrusted with leading Viterbo University as its 10th president. The first morning in Rome, the pilgrimage group was to go to the Vatican for the papal audience, but Hedrick-Erickson stayed behind awaiting word on the birth. The Wheaton Franciscans are the St. Clare Regional Community of an international congregation, the Franciscan Sisters, Daughters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (FCJM). To maintain that atmosphere we request that each person attending be respectful of one another especially during prayer and Mass time and during sessions with Ken and Friar Michael so that we can encourage one another to make this not just a great vacation, but a spiritual pilgrimage into Gospel nonviolence and the footsteps of St. Francis and St. Clare. Fr. Detailed maps and route descriptions, and several mobile phones with GPS capacity. The pilgrimage to Assisi will give you plenty of quiet time to reflect on St Francis's life and the lessons that we can all learn from him whilst . Register today for Pilgrimage A or BOr both, with Pilgrimage C. We encounter Francis and Clarethrough their life experiences andwritings, with visits (by way of walkingor taxi, with fare included) to Assisismajor sacred sites, including: During this week, you are immersed inthe rich Franciscan history of Assisi,connecting the lived experiences ofFrancis and Clare with the major sacredsites throughout the ancient city. The news of a healthy delivery of a baby girl came just in time for her to catch up to her fellow pilgrims at St. Peter Square, clutching two rosaries to be blessed by the Pope, one for each of her grandchildren. Evan Schmittgen Austria Photoblogger Hi guys! Walking through the same streets, seeing the same views, breathing the air in the same spaces as St. Francis helps to bring alive his transformed life that transformed the world. He is delighted to collaborate again with PaulKimmerling, for all of the reasons that Paul mentions below! It is completely FREE so that everyone can experience a pilgrimage during this tough year of 2020. Mass with Friar Michael afterwards at San Damiano. Assisi under the Nazis. This morning, we enjoy an excursion to Gubbio, the city that first welcomed the Saint admiring his virtues and recognizing him as a man sent by God. Please email Rev. Additional Details. Over the course of their friendship, they have designed, delivered, and mentored a variety of retreats and educational programs for Franciscan communities, 12-step communities and the Education for Ministry (EFM) program of the Episcopal Church. Upon arrival we stop at the Basilica of St. John Lateran for a visit. 2023 Franciscan Action Network. Depending on arrival flight time, we stop at the foot of the hill of Assisi and visit the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, containing the Porziuncola, a tiny stone structure considered the home of St. Francis and his followers and the house where St. Francis founded the Franciscan order and died in or near, on October 3, 1226. and was part of the leadership team that reimagined/redesigned the AP for the age of Zoom. The pilgrimage to Assisi felt like a week in heaven, surrounded by beauty, spirituality, and warm companionship. Conrad. PILGRIMAGE TO ASSISI In the Footsteps of Francis & Clare May 2023 Your Invitation IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF FRANCIS & CLARE is an immersion experience in Assisi, Italy a unique opportunity to contemplate your own spiritual path in companionship with beloved Saints Francis and Clare. Overnight. When Francis was only 16, his father helped fund a revolt of the merchant class, prompting a tragic cycle of violence. The pilgrim Fr. Moving to Long Island, he founded the Franciscan Circle, a progressive, interfaith gathering of clergy and lay people who seek to journey in mind and heart with the witness and wisdom of the Saints of Assisi, Francis and Clare. Day 3 - Rome - Assisi. After our visit we take our taxis and transfer to the Church of San Damiano, a tiny church located outside of the walls of Assisi. Ground transportation to and from Assisi on June 23 and June 30 is also not provided though we will give you plenty of information about how to take trains from Rome to Assisi or meet up with other pilgrims traveling in the same direction together. We then have free time for lunch in the Vatican area. Our Community includes people of faith who connect with our spirituality. On November 7th, 8th, and 11th, 2020, they will present a Virtual Pilgrimage to Assisi, at NO COST! For walkers, the sanctuary makes a nice half-day outing, or it can be combined in a circular driving route with a visit to Rivolato, another pilgrimage site connected to St. Francis. Saturday, June 29, Presentation at hotel with Ken Butigan on Eremos della Carceri, St. Francis hermitage. Catholic Pilgrimages in the Franciscan Tradition . Why make a Pilgrimage in the third Millennium ? This journey is a one-week pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy June 23 - June 30, 2024, to pray, study the lives of St. Francis and St. Clare, build community, and deepen our commitment to . Prior to that, Paul led a number of contemplative photography retreats and workshops at Holy Cross Monastery, West Park, NY, on the Highline in Manhattan, and at Little Portion Friary, LI, NY. I've always loved Assisi and look forward to my visits at Casa Papa Giovanni. He is a member of the Province of St. John the Baptist (Cincinnati, Ohio) of the Order of Friars Minor and citizen of Canada. Well provide more information on these costs at the orientation session. Led by Pace e Benes Dr. Ken Butigan and Friar Michael Lasky, OFM Conv. He began his pastoral and . Rev. We continue with our sightseeing tour, visiting the major sites associated with St. Francis and St. Clare, including the Chiesa Nuova, built atop the childhood home of St. Francis and the Church of St. Clare, St. Francis contemporary and founder of the Order of the Poor Clares. The Rt. Lunch and afternoon free. 1, led by Fr. Walk among vineyards and olive groves through the region St Francis loved, stopping at key sites in his life. di Roma 743352 - Trib. Group reflection/sharing time facilitated by the ministers every evening before dinner. Allowing after-hours activities illustrates Fr. His love of Assisi and his deep connection with St Francis prompted Paul to design and lead five retreats in Assisi. I was pleasantly surprised that they didnt have us at the typical tourist places, Dykman said. : 04207971005 - Cap. Meanwhile, Gregory made plans to construct a pilgrimage church to house Francis's remains. The pilgrimage is based at the Domus in the immediate vicinity of the imposing Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, built . With Assisi as our base, wemake round-trip day tours by coach. Afternoons will be free for lunch, rest, getting to know other participants, and further sight-seeing. St. Francis Pilgrimages is owned and operated by Bret and Katia Thoman. Walk at your own pace in Assisi, down in the scenic Spoleto Valley, or along the panoramic trails atop Mount Subasio. In 2022, four Viterbo employees made the pilgrimage. Photography, Explore Other BlogsExplore Other Blogs Select Category Arrival Day Austria Blogs Austria FAQ Before Leaving Cohagan Fiascone For the Parents. Ps: as an alternative it is possible to organize a farewell dinner with or without music in a local restaurant. Francis and Clare to nurture an encounter with Jesus Christ through the spirituality of place. Father Conrad first visited Assisi early in his OFM journey. Overnight. He was the national coordinator of the Pledge of Resistance and a national organizer for the Declaration of Peace. the beautiful medieval town of Assisi. Breakfast and dinner will be provided each day at the hotel; lunch is on ones own. We also encourage all participants to join or organize at least one event during the Campaign Nonviolence Action Days as active nonviolent public preparation for this private pilgrimage and retreat to Assisi.
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