WORLD YOUTH DAY

2016

Krakow, poland

The Catholic Pilgrim OfficePresents

Celebrating our 37th year providing superior Catholic Pilgrimages!

Pilgrimage Information

Carefully  read  this  brochure  and  the  tour  conditions.  Once  enrollment  and  payment  are  submitted  for  any  program  offered,  herein  constitutes  acceptance  and  

agreement  to  be  bound  by  the  terms  thereof.

DEPOSITS  –  CANCELLATIONS  -­‐  REFUNDS:  The  registration  deposit  of  $500  per  person  is  required  to  con6irm  tour  acceptance  and  will  be  applied  to  total  price  of  program  selected.  Pilgrim’s  names  not  required  at  this  time.  Full  Payment  is  due  by  February  1,  2016.  If  full  payment  is  not  received  by  February  1,  2016;  the  passenger  will  be  automatically  cancelled.  All  payments  are  non-­‐refundable.  Name  substitutions  will  be  permitted  after  registration  up  to  February  01,  2016.  New  Pilgrims  may  be  added  at  full  price  subject  to  space  availability  by  March  01,  2016.  Receipt  of  deposit  or  any  partial  payment  of  a  tour  constitutes  acceptance  of  all  terms  and  conditions  listed  herein.  TOUR  INSURANCE  IS  AVAILABLE  AND  STRONGLY  RECOMMENDED.  OUR  CANCELLATION  POLICY  APPLIES  TO  INDIVIDUAL  PASSENGERS,  AND  NOT  FOR  MASS  CANCELLATIONS.  IN  CASE  OF  MASS  CANCELLATIONS,  CANCELLATION  FEES  IMPOSED  BY  SUPPLIERS  WILL  ALSO  APPLY.  All  claims  must  be  in  writing.  No  refunds  for  services  or  sightseeing  rendered  and  not  used  by  tour  members.  In  the  event  that  departures  do  not  reach  the  minimum  15  persons  prior  to  departure,  The  Catholic  Pilgrim  Of6ice,  Inc.  /  Quest  Travel  Group,  Inc.  reserves  the  right  to  cancel,  withdraw  or  change  the  tour  in  whole  or  in  part  at  any  time..  All  cancellations  must  be  in  writing. The Dioceses of Alaska

JULY 17-AUGUST 01, 2016 ~ $5,198.00~

{See payment schedule for early bird special INFORMATION}

Departing from Anchorage, AK(aNC)

16 DAY WYD with Ireland Pre-Tour & Krakow

Day Tours

Your WYD Pilgrimage includes:

• Round-­‐trip  air  transportation  from  ANC  ***.• Land  transportation:  Provided  during  tour.  Local  transportation  provided  by  WYD  Council

• Tour  Escort  &  City  Guides  included  on  tours.• Transfers:  In  Ireland,  from  airport  to  hotel  and  return.    In  Krakow,  to  your  WYD  accommodation  and  return  to  airport  for  your  departure.

• Tips:  Included  for  your  driver  and  guides  on  the  tours• Accommodations:  3*  Hotel  on  tour,  based  on  doubles  and  triples;  AGH  University  Hostels  based  on  triples  &  quads  during  WYD  week.

• Meals:  Pre-­‐Tour:  Full  Irish  Breakfast  at  hotel,  Days  2-­‐6;  Dinner  at  hotel  Days  1-­‐5  (  3  Courses,  including  tea/coffee)  All  meals  as  provided  by  WYD  council  during  WYD  week.  Farewell  Dinner  on  Day  15.

* WYD  registration  fee:  $300    *subject  to  change*          * Taxes  &  fuel  surcharge:  $650        *subject  to  change*  • Package  pricing  includes  limited  trip  insurance  provided  by  the  Arch  Insurance  Company  -­‐  Preferred  Plan.  Additional  trip  insurance  may  be  available  for  purchase.    For  more  information,  please  contact  Theresa  Austin.

Additional  Notes:

•  Local  transportation  to  and  from  Anchorage  responsibility  of  Pilgrim.

• Pilgrims  who  are  handicapped  and  need  assistance  must  be  accompanied  by  a  companion  who  can  help  with  their  needs.

• AGH-­‐single  and  double  occupancy  are  available  at  an  additional  cost.    Please  contact  your  leader  for  details.    Space  very  limited-­‐by  request  

Please  ReadThis  Important  Informa4on:

Each  tour  member  must   hold  a  U.S.   passport   that   is  valid  up  to  6  months   a8er   the   scheduled   return.   The   passport   must   be   valid  un3l   February   05,  2017.   Applica:on   forms  are   available   at   your  local  Passport   Office  or  U.S.  Postal   Service.  Any  required  visas  are  the   sole   responsibility   of   the   tour  member.   Rates   are   based  on  the   es:mated   airline   fuel   surcharge   at   the   date   of   quota:on  to  your   host.   Subject   to   change   up   to   30   days   prior   to   departure.  Rates  based  on  40+  pilgrims.  

**Deposit required to confirm tour enrollment. **Remaining balance date mandatory.Note: For Credit Card Payment a 3% Fee will be charged. Contact your leader for Credit Card Authorization Form.------------------------------------------------------------------------------

***EARLY BIRD SPECIALS***Option One: If deposits and registrations are received by January 15th, 2015 a $50.00 discount will apply to your program price.

Option Two: For all 50% payments received by January 15th, 2015 a $100.00 discount will apply to your program price.

For more information contact:

Bob MCMORROW907-273-1552

rmcmorrow2@aol.com

For finance questions, please contact:theresa austin taustin@gci.net

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

***  $500  Minimum  Deposit  ******  $500  Minimum  Deposit  ***

JANUARY  15,  2015 $1200

JULY  1,  2015 $1200

NOVEMBER  1,  2015 $1200

FEBRUARY  01,  2016 **  REMAINING  BALANCE

Day 1: SUN, JUL 17: (Subject to change with airline): North America/Ireland. Depart North America for Ireland(Dublin or Shannon subject to availability) Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment. Day 2: MON, JUL 18: WELCOME TO IRELAND. Arrive at Shannon or Dublin airport and meet your driver & guide to transfer to Cashel in Co. Tipperary. Lunch on your own. Visit Cahir Castle. Superbly set on a rocky island in the River Suir, this impressive fifteenth-century castle - the largest of its period in Ireland - was considered impregnable until the advent of heavy cannon. Once the stronghold of the powerful Butler family, the castle retains its keep, tower and much of its original defensive structure. The origins of the castle are traced back to the third century when a Dun (earthen fort) was built upon the rocky island. This gave the town of Cahir its original name "Dun Iascaigh" (town of the fish fort). This along with a guided tour will help the visitor to fully understand the history of Cahir, its town, its castle and the surrounding area. Continue to Rock of Cashel. Possibly the most photographed site in Ireland, the Rock of Cashel is one of Ireland's leading tourist attractions. Transfer to Limerick for dinner at your hotel. Day 3: TUES, JUL 19: LIMERICK - GALWAY. After breakfast depart Limerick for Galway via the stunningly scenic County Clare.This morning visit the Cliffs of Moher. A visit of the tower is also possible. Continue your journey through the Burren Region. The Burren is truly an exceptional part of Ireland. Continue to Galway along Galway Bay. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Galway or nearby area. Day 4: WED JUL 20: GALWAY. This morning we will explore Galway and the Connermara Region. Enjoy lunch on our own. Then we will head north for our hotel in Co. Mayo for an overnight.

D a y 5 : T H U , J U L 2 1 : C R O A G H PAT R I C K - BALLINTUBBER ABBEY. Morning hike of Croagh Patrick. Lunch on our own. The next stop is a visit to Ballintubber Abbey. A visit to the Knock Shrine--- This little town is an important pilgrimage centre and has been famous for over a century as the site of visions, apparitions, and miraculous cures.

Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Mayo or nearby area.

Day 6: FRI, JUL 22: MAYO - DUBLIN. Today you will depart Mayo for Dublin via the midlands of Ireland. En route visit Clonmacnoise A wonderful early Christian site founded by St. Ciarán in the mid-6th century on the eastern bank of the River Shannon. Lunch on your own. Upon arrival in Dublin, check into hotel and enjoy your traditional farewell dinner and overnight. Day 7: SAT, JUL 23: DEPART FOR KRAKOW, POLAND. After a final farewell breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Dublin airport for your departure flight. Upon arrival in Krakow “ or alternate city”, we will be met by a CPO staff member at the airport. Then we continue on a panoramic tour on the way to our WYD accommodations.

Day 8: SUN, JUL 24: KRAKOW – POPE JOHN PAUL II. This morning we drive to Wadowice, home town of Pope John Paul II, visiting the Holy Father’s House, now a museum, and his home parish church. Return to Krakow to visit the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Lagiewniki where Pope JP II had early connections and in 2002 consecrated the Basilica. We visit the Church of St. Stanislaw on the Rock and Nova Huta Church, built in the shape of a boat. In the afternoon, we will have a tour of Krakow including Main Market Square with St. Mary's Church and its Wit Stwosz Altar, and Wawel Cathedral with Royal tombs and a grand statue of Pope John Paul II. Onwards to the Abbey of Mogita where the miraculous Crucifix with the human hair is located. Onwards to the Abbey of Mogita where the miraculous Crucifix with the human hair is located. Return to Krakow for an overnight. Day 9: MON, JUL 25: KRAKOW - WIELICZKA - CZESTOCHOWA - KRAKOW. This morning we will visit Wieliczka, once Europe’s most prolific rock salt mines where the miners built shrines and a Cathedral underground. Then we depart for Częstochowa. Upon arrival we visit the monastery and the chapel of the miraculous painting of the Black Madonna, a shrine of the Virgin Mary. Take a guided tour of the Shrine by one of the Paulinian brothers. Next we visit the Basilica, which is the main church of the monastery. Celebrate Mass. On our return through Ojców you can admire the ruins of a medieval castle at Pieskowa Skała. Return to Krakow for overnight.

Day 10: TUE, JUL 26: WYD. This morning and afternoon is a day of leisure. This evening we attend the opening ceremonies of World Youth Day 2016. Day 11: WED, JUL 27: WYD. Catechesis (teaching) sessions in the morning and festival events in the afternoon and evening. Day 12: THU, JUL 28: WYD. Catechesis (teaching) sessions in the morning. Arrival and welcome of the Holy Father in the afternoon and evening. Day 13: FRI, JUL 29: WYD. Catechesis (teaching) sessions in the morning. Stations of the Cross - a re-enactment of our Lord's Passion and Death in the afternoon and evening. Day 14: SAT, JUL 30: WYD. Pilgrimage walk to site of Closing Mass, evening Vigil with the Holy Father and sleep out 'under the stars'.

Day 15: SUN, JUL 31: WYD. Closing Mass and concluding events. We will enjoy a farewell dinner and then overnight at our accommodations. Day 16: MON, AUG 01: POLAND/ NORTH AMERICA. We transfer to the airport for our departure from Poland to North America - the end of our Pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2016.

16 DAY WYD with Ireland Pre-Tour, Pope JP II, Wieliczka &

Czestochowa