Everyone who will be participating in the Pilgrimage to the Tomb of Peter of Seminarians, Novices, and those on a Vocational Journey must register. Registration is required for all, including those who will only be participating in the Closing Mass in St. Peter’s Square.
All those who wish to participate in this event must send either individual or group Registration Forms (a. b. c.) to the ORGANIZING SECRETARIAT (tel. 0039.06.69896 373– fax 0039 06 69880513– E-mail registration@annusfidei.va).
The Organizing Secretariat is responsible for receiving and for processing ALL OF THE REGISTRATION FORMS.
All registration forms must be received by the Organizing Secretariat by MAY 22, 2013.
TERMS FOR PARTICIPATION
In order to participate in the Event, it is necessary to select one of the three following proposals.
⃝ PROPOSAL 1.
July 4-7 (4 days / 3 nights)
Room and Board in a Seminary/Religious House
Price per person, € 200,00
€ 45,00 additional charge for a single room
This price includes:
3 night stay in a room with two or more beds in a Seminary or Religious House; 2 dinners and 3 breakfasts (drinks not included); 3 box lunches; 4 transfers by private bus, lodging/City/lodging; Pilgrim Kit; Public transportation card, valid for 4 days, for the City of Rome; Medical insurance.
⃝ PROPOSAL 2.
July 4-7 (4 days)
Only Services
Price per person, € 80,00
This price includes:
3 box lunches; Pilgrim Kit; Public transportation card, valid for 4 days, for the City of Rome; Medical insurance.
⃝ PROPOSAL 3.
Solidarity Contribution
This proposal is for those who do not need either Room and Board (Proposal 1) or Only Service (Proposal 2).
Price per person, € 10,00
This price includes:
The Pilgrim Kit and the event materials. These funds will also be used to enable those of the faithful coming from economically challenged countries to participate in the different events of the Year of Faith.
REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION FORMS
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
REGISTRATION
It is obligatory for every participant to register and this includes those who will only be participating on the last day, July 7, with the Holy Father in St. Peter’s Square.
CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
In order to participate in the Event, it is necessary to choose one of the three participation proposals.
The Group a) Single b) and Bishop c) Registration Forms must be submitted to the Organizing Secretariat by MAY 22, 2013
It is possible to register:
- ONLINE, (the online registration in not yet available at present);
- By FAX 0039 06 69880513
- By E-MAIL registration@annusfidei.va
Upon receiving a group’s, individual’s, or bishop’s registration information and payment, a receipt of confirmation will be sent to that group, individual, or bishop.
Registration for the Event will not be able to be confirmed until the complete payment has been made.
It is beneficial to register early:
Priority for accommodations, especially for groups, will be given to those who register early (July is the high tourist season in Rome and so booking at the last minute will be almost impossible).
In the case of a cancelation of a participant and for the reimbursement of services not utilized, the “Rules and Conditions” can be found on the Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi website www.operaromanapellegrinaggi.org
MEANS OF PAYMENT
Payment of fees can be made in the following ways:
- INTERNATIONAL NON TRANSFERABLE CHECK made out to the Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi;
- BANK TRANSFER, specifying the purpose of payment as—The Year of Faith Seminarian Pilgrimage—and the file number assigned at the time of registration. Indicate the payee as the Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi and use one of the following bank accounts:
MONTE PASCHI SIENA
cod IBAN: IT 39 J 01030 03241 000000013068 – cod SWIFT: PASCITM1R41
UNICREDIT BANCA DI ROMA
cod IBAN: IT 66 A 02008 05181 000400530159 – cod SWIFT: UNCRITM1B44
- CREDIT CARD (VISA/MASTERCARD/CIRCUITO MAESTRO/AMERICAN EXPRESS) for on-line booking.
VESTMENTS
For the Eucharistic Celebrations, priests and deacons are asked to bring an alb, a white stole, and a celebret.
Bishops are asked to bring a white mitre. The possibility to concelebrate with the Holy Father is the competency of the Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Holy Father. Further information will be provided.
SMALL RADIO FOR SIMULTANEOUS TRANSLATIONS
All participants are asked to bring with them a small radio for the purpose of hearing the on air simultaneous translations.
PILGRIM KIT
The Pilgrim Kit is included with all 3 of the participation Proposals.
The Pilgrim Kit contains:
A colored Backpack with the Year of Faith Logo
A Map of Christian Rome
A Vademecum of prayers and reflections
A Pass to enter all of the Pilgrimage Events
A Colored Bracelet identifying the Year of Faith Pilgrim
A Badge Holder for the Pilgrim Pass.
TRAVEL TO AND FROM ROME BY AIR OR TRAIN
For special rates from Italian and abroad, consult www.operaromanapellegrinaggi.org
DOCUMENTS
Please note that all Citizens of the European Union must have a valid IDENTITY CARD for traveling abroad. All other participants must have a PERSONAL PASSPORT valid for at least six months from the date of departure. Participants not residing in the European Community are advised to check the rules regarding travel to Italy and to request information from the competent authorities regarding the possible need of an entry visa and permission to return to their country of origin.
For all participants who wish to extend their stay by traveling to the Holy Land, please note that there is no need for a TOURIST VISA FOR ISRAEL if you have a valid passport from one of the following:
Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Columbia, South Korea, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, the Philippines, Finland, France, Germany, Jamaica, Japan, Gibraltar, Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Norway, New Zealand, Netherlands, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Central African Republic, Dominican Republic, Slovak Republic, Romania, San Marino, Russia, Saint Lucia, Slovenia, Spain, St Kitts & Nevis , USA, South Africa, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Swaziland, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vanuatu.
ORP is not responsible for anyone refused entrance to a particular country due to a lack of proper travel documents.
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