Instruments of Peace: A St. Francis Pilgrimage with Christ Church, Charlotte

October 1-12, 2024 | Optional Rome Extension: October 12-15, 2024

ABOUT

Francis of Assisi is remembered as a peacemaker for his love of the whole creation, his ministry of service, and his work for church reform. This pilgrimage will explore these themes of St. Francis’ life and ministry, along with his counterpart St. Clare, and consider how we experience inward peace and build a more peaceable world. Begin by understanding the medieval world of Francis and Clare with a visit to Florence where you’ll learn about the medieval history of the city and take in its fantastic collection of European art. We’ll build and reflect upon this learning in the hills outside of Assisi where we’ll stay for the duration of the pilgrimage. Here we focus on St. Francis and Clare by visiting sites connected to their ministries and taking in the natural bounty of the Umbrian countryside through eating local food, short walks in nature, and visiting producers of wine, cheese, and other agricultural products. Those wishing to extend their trip have the option of spending additional time in Rome before returning to the United States. 

PRICING

There are two options for registration:

Main Pilgrimage to Florence and Assisi: $5,995 per person, (double occupancy) Single supplement for Florence and Assisi $1,094 (SOLD OUT).

Rome Extension: $7,745 per person, (double occupancy) Single supplement of $500.

Insurance:

Main Pilgrimage to Florence and Assisi, double occupancy: $440

Main Pilgrimage to Florence and Assisi, single occupancy: $594

Rome Extension, double occupancy: $594

Rome Extension, single occupancy: $759

Final payments are due on July 25. 2024.

 
Please note: This page previously mentioned an early registration discount. That was a typo as the group leader preferred to offer the lowest possible price to everyone.