Our Hotel in Fatima
Our Hotel in Santiago de Compestala
Our Hotel in Madrid:
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World Youth Day Itinerary for the Diocese of Bridgeport
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Wednesday, August 10th
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Today we depart New York for our flight to Portugal. |
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| Thursday, August 11th |
Upon arrival in Lisbon, we travel via Motorcoach to the Parish of St. Anthony. We will have Mass, tour the area, and continue to Santarem. In the evening we will have dinner, and settle into our hotel in Fatima. |
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| Friday, August 12th |
Today we spend in Fatima. We will visit the Basilica and the Shrine of our Lady of Fatima. In the evning, we will join the candlelight procession. |
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| Saturday, August 13th |
Mass today and off to Santiago de Compostela, one of the most famous shrines in Europe. |
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| Sunday, August 14th |
Visit the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. |
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| Monday, August 15th |
Today is the Feast of the Assumption of Mary and we are off to Madrid.
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| Tuesday, August 16th |
This morning is some free time to explore Madrid. Later this afternoon is the Opening Mass with Cardinal Rouco of Madrid. The location of the Opening Mass is tentatively set for the Cibeles Plaza. |
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| Wednesday, August 17th & Thursday, August 18th |
Morning Catechesis sessions taking place at various locations throughout Madrid. Mass will be celebrated each day. In the afternoon, the Youth Festival will take place until late evening. Thursday afternoon we welcome the Holy Father to Madrid. |
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| Friday, August 19th |
Morning Catechesis session and Mass. This afternoon we witness the Stations of the Cross. This evening we go to the Youth Festival. |
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| Saturday, August 20th |
Mass is scheduled with other American Diocese. We then begin our Pilgrimage across Madrid to Cuatro Vientos for vigil. This evening we take part in the vigil ceremonies. |
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| Sunday, August 21st |
Papal motorcade and Closing Mass in the morning. The afternoon is free time to rest and explore the city a bit more before leaving Madrid. |
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| Monday, August 22nd |
Visit to Avila |
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| Tuesday, August 23rd |
Return to USA |
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Prayer for Pilgrims
Lord, lead me along the path of your love and keep me faithful to the journey I make.
With the fire of your Spirit illumine the road I travel and help me up when I stumble and fall.
With your Word of truth make me a faithful pilgrim and help me to choose what is right and just and true.
From your heart of love give me the grace I need to love my fellow pilgrims and to share with them your peace.
With the power of your cross teach me to pour out myself in service of the poor, that my life might be filled with your love.
From the table of your Word and your Body and Blood, nourish me with food that gives life.
Lead my steps safely along your path and gather me in with all your sons and daughters, together with our Holy
Father, and all who make their way to you and the life you promise.
Grant this and all good things through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
