Walsingham Pilgrimage 2007

Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham
& Visits to Normandy, Canterbury, and London
Monday, April 16, to Tuesday, May 1, 2007
led by Fr. Andrew Sloane

The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham was the most renowned sanctuary of Mary in England.  It sprang into fame upon the report that the Mother of God had appeared to the Lady Richeldis, an inhabitant of the Manor of Walsingham, belonging at that time to St. Edward the Confessor.  Our Lady directed that a chapel, after the model of the Holy House of Nazareth, should be built in honour of the mystery of the incarnation.  Here was enshrined the venerable image of Our Lady of Walsingham.

Invitation

The April 16 - May 1, 2007, Pilgrimage to The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham will be the fourth Pilgrimage by St. Paul's Parish led by Fr. Andrew Sloane.  Past Pilgrimages of June 2001, May 2003, and April 2005 were well received by participants from St. Paul's Parish.  Each Pilgrim will testify that it was a personally rewarding and significant religious experience.  A cell of Our Lady of Walsingham has been established at St. Paul's.  Fr. Andrew Sloane was appointed as a Guardian of the Shrine during the Pilgrimage of May 2003. In addition to the Pilgrimage to Walsingham in April 2007 there are visits to Normandy, Canterbury, and London. A warm welcome is extended to all who wish to join the Pilgrimage.

Walsingham

The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham was the most renowned sanctuary of Mary in England.  It sprang into fame upon the report that the Mother of God had appeared to the Lady Richeldis, an inhabitant of the Manor of Walsingham belonging at that time to St. Edward the Confessor.  Our Lady directed that a chapel, after the model of the Holy House of Nazareth, should be built in honor of the mystery of the Incarnation.  Here was enshrined the venerable image of Our Lady of Walsingham.

Tentative Daily Itinerary
April 16 to May 1, 2007

Monday, April 16—Depart Washington, D.C., Dulles International Airport, via United Airlines to Paris, France.

Tuesday, April 17—Arrive Paris, transfer to the Grand Hotel du Luxembourg in Bayeux. Afternoon at leisure. Evening welcome wine and cheese reception in hotel.

Wednesday, April 18—Morning tour of Bayeux with visits to the Musée de la Tapisserie and Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Bayeux.

Thursday, April 19—Visit to Chartres.  Evening dining adventure.

Friday, April 20—Tour of the D Day beaches including lunch, visit to Mont-St.-Michel.

Saturday, April 21—Tour to Caen, visiting the Abbey aux Hommes. Coach to Calais and transfer to the ferry crossing the Channel to Dover and Canterbury. In Canterbury, special arrangements have been made at the International Study Center situated within the precincts of the magnificent Cathedral. Evening at leisure.

Sunday, April 22—Mass in Canterbury Cathedral. Afternoon visit to St. Martin’s, Eastbridge Hospital. Evening at leisure.

Monday, April 23—Tour and visit to East Kent and Bar Freston and Patrixbourne. Evening at leisure.

Tuesday, April 24—Drive to London, stopping on route in Rochester at the Cathedral and Restoration House. Arrival in London with Mass at St. Paul’s Knightsbridge. Check into the Millennium Knightsbridge Hotel on Sloane Street. We meet this evening for a wine and cheese reception with invited London guests.

Wednesday, April 25—Mass at Holy Trinity. Day at leisure to see London on your own.

Thursday, April 26—Tour of East End London, including visit to St. Peter’s and Royal Foundation of St. Katherine. Evening at leisure.

Friday, April 27—Depart London for our ultimate pilgrimage destination—Walsingham—with a stop in Thaxted en route. Arrive Walsingham at tea time; first visit to the Shrine and check into accommodations.

Saturday, April 28—Afternoon visit to Houghton Hall (if available) and/or other sites.

Sunday, April 29—Mass at Walsingham, followed by daily schedule and services.

Monday, April 30—Famous local parish churches “crawl,” followed by equally famous tea at Barbara Marlowe’s residence. Evening return to Walsingham.

Tuesday, May 1—Morning departure to London Heathrow for the return flight to Washington, D.C.

For those who have made the Pilgrimage in past years, we are pleased to announce that the coach company based in London will provide service throughout the program. The coach will drive from the United Kingdom to Normandy to pick up our group at the Paris airport and will operate throughout the tour in Normandy and the U.K.

Note: The planned itinerary is subject to change. A finalized version will be published at a later date with additional times and locations of Masses, social times, tours, and visits.

What’s included in the package:

• 4 nights hotel in Bayeux including full breakfast and taxes

• 3 nights accommodations in Canterbury including full breakfast and taxes

• 3 nights hotel in London including full breakfast and taxes

• 4 nights at Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham

• Welcome wine and cheese receptions in Bayeux and London

• 1 dinner in Bayeux / 1 dinner in Canterbury

• All meals in Walsingham

• 1 lunch in Bayeux / 1 lunch in Canterbury

• Tours in Bayeux with guide, as shown

• Tours in Canterbury/London with guide, as shown

• Coach travel throughout entire pilgrimage

Estimated cost without airfare is approximately $2,690 per person sharing a double room for a period of 15 days / 14 nights, and is subject to change based on the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar to the British pound (U.K. travel) and to the Euro (France travel). Roundtrip airfare from Washington Dulles to Paris and return from London is $795.50 including tax/fuel charge. Tax subject to change at the time of issue of air ticket. A $100 deposit per person is required. In the event of cancellation prior to March 1, 2007, the full amount of $100 will be refunded; after March 1, 2007, 50 percent will be refunded.

Reservation Request
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