The Latin Mass Society will be organising a pilgrimage to
Rome in November 2013. Departure from
the UK will be on Thursday, 7 November and the return will be on Tuesday, 12
November. It is most likely that the
flight will be from either Stanstead or Luton Airports to suit the majority of
pilgrims, although a northern option is also being considered.
Accommodation is being reserved at a convent in central
Rome, which is within walking distance of St Peter’s Basilica and many of the
principal churches and visitor sites. We
expect to take with us at least one chaplain.
The dates of the pilgrimage have been chosen to coincide
with the biennial meeting of the International Federation Una Voce, which takes
place on the Saturday and Sunday.
Although our pilgrims will not be directly involved in this meeting, the
choice of these dates will mean that Latin Mass supporters from many parts of
the world will be in Rome at the time, providing opportunities for Solemn
Masses and other liturgies in major churches, which LMS pilgrims will be able
to attend. Some time will be set aside
for sightseeing.
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| Cardinal Castrillon Hoyos giving his blessing to FIUV delegates at the end of a special Mass in St Peter's |
Every effort is being made to keep the cost down, so as to
be affordable for as many people as we can manage. The full cost, including flights and five
nights’ accommodation in Rome is not expected to exceed £500 per person,
although this will have to be confirmed when the arrangements are finalised.
At present, we invite members and non-members to register
an expression of interest with our office staff, either by e-mail or telephone:
020 7404 7284
Anyone interested is urged to make early contact, so that
the size of the group can be established, and preliminary bookings made. Registering at this stage does not mean a
firm commitment.
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| A priest saying an early-morning Low Mass at a side altar in St Peter's |
I hope I can go to Rome once.
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