IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF IGNATIUS - IGNATIAN PILGRIMAGE

Ignaitus the Pilgrim Visiting

LOYOLA - PAMPLONA - XAVIER - MANRESA - MONTSERRAT - BARCELONA - ROME

NOVEMBER 1-13 (provisional dates for 2012)

Travelling in the Footsteps of Ignatius the Pilgrim, will give us an opportunity to focus on what made the man tick and how he developed a spirituality which has stood the test of time. We shall consider how the upbringing and life of Ignatius affected his Spiritual Exercises and what later became known as Ignatian Spirituality.

Fr. Birchall SJ will give a series of evening talks on Ignatius. Linking Ignatius his upbringing, personality and his time and how these elements coloured the Spiritual Exercises.

A WALKING PILGRIMAGE

This pilgrimage includes much walking up and downhill and taking in steps. The walking is mainly in towns and on streets, so good comfortable walking shoes are necessary. We walk for over an hour at a stretch in Rome. The pilgrimage is therefore not suitable for people with walking difficulties or who cannot manage to walk at a normal healthy adult walking speed. This walking enables us to join more faithfully with Ignatius and capture much of the atmosphere of places where he lived.

The Itinerary

Loyola - Manresa - Rome

(Ignatius the Pilgrim tiled portrait in the Manresa Museum)

"WE HOPE TO ...?"

We need special permission for much of the itinerary. Over the four years we have been running these pilgrimages we have usually obtained access to most of the places advertised, but we are dependent upon places being open, not being under major repair or booked for major events - or the Jesuit superior General being in Rome and not too busy to see us, the boys Choir of Montserrat not being on tour. This is why the phrase 'We hope to...' is included in the itinerary above.

ACCOMMODATION
All accommodation will be in single rooms, unless twin rooms are requested, and most have en-suite facilities. Our Hotel for 2011
2012 accommodation is in:

- Hotel Arrupe, Loyola

- Spiritual Exercises Centre, Manresa

- Hotel Casa Tra Noi, Rome

TRANSPORT OVERLAND
will be by hired coach and train. The cost of this is included in the Pilgrimage.

FOOD
In Spain we have booked full-board, in Italy half-board. Because of the itinerary it will sometimes be necessary to take a packed lunch.
We cannot guarantee that all special diets can be catered for, but we shall do our best. Please let us know well in advance of any particular requirements.

ENTRANCE FEES
Included in the cost are entrance fees to the Holy House of Loyola, Xavier Castle, the Vatican Museum and the Ignatian Rooms in Rome. The excavation under St Peter's and any museums in Montserrat or Barcelona are extra.

COST
£1100 in single rooms, £1050 each for two people in twin rooms - excluding airfares. Airfares will be payable at cost (about £160)

BOOKING FORM FOR PILGRIMAGE (pdf) Word Document

THE SMALL PRINT

Because of UK Civil Aviation Authority regulations, St Beuno's does not offer a packaged tour, therefore flights have to be charged directly to individual customers. So you will be invoiced for the flight separately from the rest of the programme. The costs of flights will be deducted from your deposit. We shall book as a group.

INSURANCE: Travel and health insurance can be provided via St Beuno's costing about £17. St Beuno's insurance is excellent value with high value cover and covers many risks normally excluded. It is also available to non-european pilgrims though repatriation is to the UK only. St Beuno's can take no responsibility for theft or loss of property; and we cannot pay medical expenses; neither can we be held responsible for cancellation or delay for whatever reason by the airlines.

HEALTH CARD We recommend that EU travellers carry the EU health card.

VISA REQUIREMENTS: Both Italy and Spain are EU countries in the Schengen area. It is likely that if you need a visa to get to the UK, then you will need another one for this trip. One visa is sufficient for both Spain and Italy, but it is advisable to apply to Spain as the country of first entry and longest stay. If you do ask for a visa from the Italy, you must ensure it is marked 'Italia - Schengen', not just 'Italia'.

Exempt countries include: All of the European Union, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Guatemala, Holy See, Honduras, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Romania(1), Salvador, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Switzerland, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela

Countries that do need visas are most of Africa, Philippines, Russia. Prospective visitors from most of Asia and Africa will find it difficult to get a visa from the Spanish Government, don't assume you will get one and please allow up to 8 weeks in your country for processing a visa. A single entry visa should be sufficient for our trip. More details on visas


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		IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF IGNATIUS - IGNATIAN PILGRIMAGE

		Visiting LOYOLA - PAMPLONA - XAVIER - MANRESA - MONTSERRAT - BARCELONA - ROME NOVEMBER 1-13 (provisional dates for 2012) Travelling in the Footsteps of Ignatius the Pilgrim, will give us an opportunity to focus on what made the man tick and how he developed a spirituality which has stood the test of time. We shall consider how the upbringing and life of Ignatius affected his Spiritual Exercises and what later became known as Ignatian Spirituality. Fr. Birchall SJ will give a series of evening talks on Ignatius. Linking Ignatius his upbringing, personality and his time and how these elements coloured the Spiritual Exercises. A WALKING PILGRIMAGE This pilgrimage includes much walking up and downhill and taking in steps. The walking is mainly in towns and on streets, so good comfortable walking shoes are necessary. We walk for over an hour at a stretch in Rome. The pilgrimage is therefore not suitable for people with walking difficulties or who cannot manage to walk at a normal healthy adult walking speed. This walking enables us to join more faithfully with Ignatius and capture much of the atmosphere of places where he lived. The Itinerary Loyola - Manresa - Rome (Ignatius the Pilgrim tiled portrait in the Manresa Museum) "WE HOPE TO ...?" We need special permission for much of the itinerary. Over the four years we have been running these pilgrimages we have usually obtained access to most of the places advertised, but we are dependent upon places being open, not being under major repair or booked for major events - or the Jesuit superior General being in Rome and not too busy to see us, the boys Choir of Montserrat not being on tour. This is why the phrase 'We hope to...' is included in the itinerary above. ACCOMMODATION All accommodation will be in single rooms, unless twin rooms are requested, and most have en-suite facilities. 2012 accommodation is in: - Hotel Arrupe, Loyola - Spiritual Exercises Centre, Manresa - Hotel Casa Tra Noi, Rome TRANSPORT OVERLAND will be by hired coach and train. The cost of this is included in the Pilgrimage. FOOD In Spain we have booked full-board, in Italy half-board. Because of the itinerary it will sometimes be necessary to take a packed lunch. We cannot guarantee that all special diets can be catered for, but we shall do our best. Please let us know well in advance of any particular requirements. ENTRANCE FEES Included in the cost are entrance fees to the Holy House of Loyola, Xavier Castle, the Vatican Museum and the Ignatian Rooms in Rome. The excavation under St Peter's and any museums in Montserrat or Barcelona are extra. COST £1100 in single rooms, £1050 each for two people in twin rooms - excluding airfares. Airfares will be payable at cost (about £160) BOOKING FORM FOR PILGRIMAGE (pdf) Word Document THE SMALL PRINT Because of UK Civil Aviation Authority regulations, St Beuno's does not offer a packaged tour, therefore flights have to be charged directly to individual customers. So you will be invoiced for the flight separately from the rest of the programme. The costs of flights will be deducted from your deposit. We shall book as a group. INSURANCE: Travel and health insurance can be provided via St Beuno's costing about £17. St Beuno's insurance is excellent value with high value cover and covers many risks normally excluded. It is also available to non-european pilgrims though repatriation is to the UK only. St Beuno's can take no responsibility for theft or loss of property; and we cannot pay medical expenses; neither can we be held responsible for cancellation or delay for whatever reason by the airlines. HEALTH CARD We recommend that EU travellers carry the EU health card. VISA REQUIREMENTS: Both Italy and Spain are EU countries in the Schengen area. It is likely that if you need a visa to get to the UK, then you will need another one for this trip. One visa is sufficient for both Spain and Italy, but it is advisable to apply to Spain as the country of first entry and longest stay. If you do ask for a visa from the Italy, you must ensure it is marked 'Italia - Schengen', not just 'Italia'. Exempt countries include: All of the European Union, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Guatemala, Holy See, Honduras, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Romania(1), Salvador, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Switzerland, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela Countries that do need visas are most of Africa, Philippines, Russia. Prospective visitors from most of Asia and Africa will find it difficult to get a visa from the Spanish Government, don't assume you will get one and please allow up to 8 weeks in your country for processing a visa. A single entry visa should be sufficient for our trip. More details on visas
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