PILGRIMAGE 2015
A Pilgrimage for August/ September 2015 to mark the 1400th Anniversary of the death of St Columban in the year 615 in Bobbio in northern Italy.
Dublin Luxeuil Bregenz Disentis Olivone Bobbio Rome
St Columban - Monk, Missionary and Writer
Enter into the world of the late 6th and early 7th century Europe as you follow St Columban at he set out from Ireland for the re-evangelization of Europe. Be spiritually uplifted as you follow this Pilgrim for Christ through some of Europe's most spectacular scenery. Let your faith in Christ be enriched and grow as you open your hearts and minds to God speaking with you on this pilgrimage.
COLUMBAN PILGRIMAGE - DUBLIN TO ROME
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PILGRIMAGE
A. Learn about "Celtic Spirituality" and visit important monastic sites in
Ireland.
B. Visit the Irish headquarters of Columban Fathers and Columban Sisters.
C. Visit the sites of monasteries founded by St Columban in France, Austria
and Italy.
D. Enjoy spectacular scenery -
* The Irish countryside
* Eastern France - the Vosges Mountains, ancient towns and monestaries.
* Lake Constance at the northern end of the Alps, located on the border
between Switzerland, Germany and Austria.
* The Swiss Alps - cross the Lucomagno Pass in Switzerland.
* Italy - The Apennine Mountains - St Columban's resting place in Bobbio.
* Rome - the Eternal City
For information: Contact: info@columban.org.au
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