Events Facilitated by the Pontifical North American College
Sunday, September 30
- Opening Mass, Pontifical North American College
- While the time has not been fixed, this Mass traditionally happens at 5:30 PM.
Wednesday, October 3
- General Audience with the Holy Father, St. Peter’s Square
- The General Audience begins at 10:30 AM and concludes around 12:00 PM.
- You will probably want to be there at least an hour in advance.
- You can bring objects (rosaries, etc.) to be blessed by the pope.
- Bring water, sunscreen, a hat or an umbrella
- Prayer Vigil for Families, Santa Maria in Vallicella (Chiesa Nuova)
- There will be an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Thursday, October 4
- Ordination to the Diaconate, St. Peter’s Basilica
- While the time has not been fixed, the Ordination traditionally begins at 9:30 AM.
- This year’s ordaining prelate is The Most Reverend John J. Myers (‘67), Archbishop of Newark and Chairman of the NAC Board of Governors
- The ordination will probably conclude around 12:30 PM.
- Reception Following for the New Deacons, Pontifical North American College
Saturday, October 6
- Closing Mass, Pontifical North American College
- While the time has not been fixed, this Mass traditionally happens at 5:30 PM.
Schedule of Events in the Context of the PNAC Travel Package
Detailed information is available in the brochure.
Friday, September 28
- Departure from the US
Saturday, September 29
- Arrival in Rome and transfer to the hotel
- Walking orientation tour of St. Peter’s Square
- Lunch (Included in price)
- Tour of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum
Sunday, September 30
- Angelus with the Holy Father at St. Peter’s Square
- Tour of the Basilicas of St. Paul Outside the Walls and St. Mary Major
- Opening Mass at the North American College
- Reception
- Dinner (Included in price)
Monday, October 1
- Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
- Scavi Tours
Tuesday, October 2
- Day trip to Assisi
- Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis
- Lunch and dinner (Included in price)
Wednesday, October 3
- General Audience with the Holy Father at St. Peter’s Square
- Prayer Vigil for families at Santa Maria in Vallicella (Chiesa Nuova)
- Dinner (Included in price)
Thursday, October 4
- Ordination to the Diaconate at St. Peter’s Basilica
- Reception at the Pontifical North American College
- Individual Celebrations with New Deacons (Not included in price)
Friday, October 5
- Masses of Thanksgiving at different locations
- Tour of Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Saturday, October 6
- Tour of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the Holy Steps, and the Church of the Holy Cross of Jerusalem
- Closing Mass at the North American College
- Farewell Dinner (Included in price)
Sunday, October 7
- Flights back to the USA
If you decide not use the PNAC Travel Package, but are interested in participating in any of the following events, contact your Deacon Candidate:
- PNAC Travel Package Day Trip to Assisi (Tues.)
- General Audience with the Holy Father (Wed.)
- Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
- Scavi Tour (of the excavations of St. Peter’s tomb under St. Peter’s Basilica)
- Farewell Dinner (Sat.)
Please note that that for some events (eg. Day Trip to Assisi and Scavi), there are limited spots.
There is an additional cost for participation in some events (eg. Day Trip to Assisi, the Scavi Tour, and the Farewell Dinner).
