A PASSION PLAY JOURNEY TO POLAND, CZECH REPUBLIC & GERMANY 12 DAYS: AUGUST 30 TO SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 - UNDER THE SPIRITUAL DIRECTION OF BISHOP ...
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A Passion Play Journey to
Poland, Czech Republic & Germany
12 Days: August 30 to September 10, 2022
Under the Spiritual Direction of
Bishop Edward C. Malesic, JCL, and Rev. Daniel Schlegel
Diocese of Cleveland, Ohio
An Invitation to Join Us
Dear Fellow Pilgrim,
Thank you for joining Fr. Dan Schlegel and me, as well as other Catholic leaders from the Diocese of
Cleveland, for a spiritually moving event many have called “of epic proportion,” and that comes our way
only every ten years – the world-famous Passion Play of Oberammergau, Germany.
Catholic Travel Centre has arranged a wonderful and comprehensive itinerary, summarized here, to
include travels to the Bavarian region of Germany and parts of Central and Eastern Europe, all rich in
Catholic heritage and filled with customs, foods, and history to enliven and enrich our own journey of
faith.
This is a unique privilege – to witness the soul-stirring theatrical production of Our Lord’s Passion and
experience the amazing cities of Prague, Krakow, and Warsaw, among others.
During the pilgrimage, we will celebrate Mass together daily and have other opportunities for prayer
and reflection. We will also have a chance to discover the wisdom of the saints: Saint John Paul II, Saint
Faustina, Saint Maximilian Kolbe, and others.
Our travel agent reminds us that we will likely be required to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination to
enter European countries to be assured of having safe travels. Should you have any questions about the
pilgrimage, please do not hesitate to contact Linda Corcoran at the Catholic Community Foundation at
216-696-6525 x1042, lcorcoran@catholiccommunity.org
I look forward to traveling with you as a fellow pilgrim on what will certainly be a journey to remember for
years to come. May God bless you and those you love.
I remain,
Your brother in Christ,
Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, JCL
Bishop of Cleveland
Our Daily Itinerary
Day 1, Tuesday, August 30: Depart USA Day 3, Thursday, September 1: Warsaw /
We depart in route to Warsaw with complimentary Czestochowa / Krakow
beverages and meals served on board. This morning, after breakfast and checkout, we depart
for Czestochowa to visit Jasna Gora Monastery, the
Day 2, Wednesday, August 31: Arrive Warsaw most significant place of religious worship in the Polish
Catholic world. The site dates from the 14th century.
Our visit today includes the Treasury, the Knight’s Hall,
the Refectory and the Basilica of the Holy Cross, and the
Nativity of the Virgin Mary.
The highlight of our visit is
viewing the famous icon of
the Black Madonna to which
miraculous powers are
attributed. In recent years,
nearly five million pilgrims
have visited the Monastery
to see the miraculous Black
Madonna. We celebrate
Mass at one of the chapels.
Upon arrival in Warsaw, we are greeted by the Catholic After lunch on our own,
Travel Centre representative and escorted to our we continue to our hotel in
private motor coach for a panoramic tour of the city and Krakow for dinner and the
transfer to our hotel for check-in and dinner. (D) evening. (B, D)
Day 4, Friday, September 2: Krakow: Visit Of The City Nearby is the parish church, which the young Wojtyla
After breakfast, we visit Krakow – one of the great cities attended. We return to Krakow for dinner at a local
of Europe, rich in culture and history, where Pope John restaurant with a folklore show. (B, D)
Paul II served as bishop for twenty years before his
election to the papacy. In 1038, the city became the Day 6, Sunday, September 4: Krakow: Excursion to
capital, and Polish monarchs took up their residence in Auschwitz
its Wawel Royal Castle, which we see from the outside,
and we visit the Cathedral.
We continue to Krakow’s Old Town, where we see the
central Market Square and visit the Church of St. Mary.
Here we celebrate Mass.
Today, after breakfast, we make our way to Oswiecim
to the Nazi concentration camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Considered one of the largest and most heinous camps,
this was the site where approximately 1.5 million people
lost their lives, among them mostly Jews.
We see Cloth Hall, the City Hall Tower, and Kanonicza Today the site serves as a museum and is included
Street, where Pope John Paul II resided while living on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Our visit includes
in Krakow, and the Collegium Maius, where he was a the cell of Fr. Maximilian Kolbe, who gave his life in
student. Lunch and the rest of the afternoon are on our substitution for a prisoner who was to be executed.
own. Dinner tonight is at our hotel. (B, D) We celebrate Mass at a local church. After lunch on our
own, we return to Krakow for the balance of the day at
Day 5, Saturday, September 3: Krakow: Excursion leisure. Dinner this evening is at our hotel. (B, D)
to Divine Mercy Sanctuary, John Paul II Sanctuary &
Wadowice Day 7, Monday, September 5: Krakow / Brno / Prague
After breakfast, we depart Krakow en route to Prague.
We stop in Brno, the second-largest city in the Czech
Republic. After a brief city tour, we visit the Capuchin
Church of St. Peter and Paul, where we celebrate Mass.
We have some time for lunch on our own. Back on our
motor coach, we make our way to Prague, one of the
most beautifully preserved cities in Europe. We check-in
to our hotel for dinner and the evening. (B, D)
Day 8, Tuesday, September 6: Prague: Visit Of The
City
Today we enjoy
our guided tour of
Prague, including
a visit to the Royal
Castle and St.
This morning, after breakfast, we visit Divine Mercy George’s Basilica,
Sanctuary and the Convent of Sisters of Mercy in the oldest surviving
Lagiewniki, where Saint Faustina, the Apostle of Divine church structure
Mercy, lived and died. We enjoy a talk and tour of the within the Castle.
Sanctuary and Convent guided by one of the sisters. We also visit the
Here we celebrate Mass, followed by some time for Golden Lane, an
personal meditation and prayer. A short distance from ancient street of
Divine Mercy, we visit the Have No Fear! Centre and 11 historic houses
Sanctuary dedicated to St. John Paul II. The sanctuary within the Prague
contains relics of St. John Paul II. Castle complex. We
After some time for lunch on our own, we travel to celebrate Mass at the
Wadowice, the birthplace of Pope Saint John Paul II. The Church of Our Lady
childhood home of the Wojtyla family is now a museum, Victorious, where
displaying many interesting curios from the Pope’s life. we see the famous
statue of the Infant Jesus of Prague.
After lunch on our own, we cross the Charles Bridge
to visit the Old Town, which is considered one of the
best-preserved historical cities in Europe. We visit the
Old Town Square and the Town Hall with its famous
Astronomical Clock, which comes alive when the hour
strikes and the 12 disciples appear to bless the crowd
and the Church of Our Lady before Tyn. After some time
on our own, we gather at a local restaurant for dinner.
(B, D)
Day 9, Wednesday, September 7: Prague / Ettal
Abbey / Oberammergau Area
The play is set in two acts. The first act begins at 2:30
pm and continues until 5:00 pm when we enjoy an
intermission and dinner at a local restaurant. The
second act begins at 8:00 pm and finishes at 10:30 pm.
The audience seating is dimly lit, and we find a small
flashlight comes in handy as we follow along the English
language translation in the program book provided. We
return to our hotel this evening. (B, L, D)
Day 11, Friday, September 9: Oberammergau Area /
Munich: Visit Of The City
This morning, after breakfast and checkout, we
depart for Germany to visit and celebrate Mass at the
renowned Monastery of Ettal, a Benedictine Abbey
founded in 1313. We have lunch on our own en route.
Today, Kloster Ettal remains a working Benedictine
monastery. With a community of more than 50 monks,
the Monastery helps support itself with delicious beer
from its brewery and its famous liqueur. After our visit,
we continue to our hotel in the Oberammergau area for
check-in and dinner. (B, D)
Day 10, Thursday, September 8: Attend World-
Renowned Passion Play
This morning, after breakfast, we travel the short
distance to the charming town of Oberammergau. Today, after breakfast, we check out from our
We have some time at leisure to stroll around the accommodations and travel to Munich. We make our
town and shop for some of Oberammergau’s famous way to the center of Munich for a city tour of Bavaria’s
woodcarvings. This afternoon, we gather for an included capital, including the revered twin-towered Frauenkirche
lunch at a local restaurant before we attend the world- (Church), the most familiar landmark of old Munich,
renowned Passion Play performance, one of the and the historic glockenspiel on the Marienplatz. We
highlights of our pilgrimage. celebrate a closing Mass of our pilgrimage at a local
church.
T he story of Oberammergau is one of faith and
began with a miracle. In the 1600s, “The Black
Plague” swept through Europe, striking down one in
Lunch and the rest of the afternoon are on our own
in the city center. We celebrate our farewell dinner at
a typical restaurant and check in at our hotel for an
every three people and leaving in its wake, misery, overnight. (B, D)
panic, and death.
The people of Oberammergau prayed to be Day 12, Saturday, September 10: Return to the USA
spared, vowing they would present a play depicting This morning, we transfer to the Munich airport for our
the Life and Passion of Jesus Christ every 10 years. return flight home. (B)
The villagers were spared, and true to their word,
Note: While no changes are anticipated, there may be
they presented their Passion Play in 1634, and every unforeseen occasions when certain alterations to this
10 years since, the routine of plays having been itinerary become necessary, either due to changes in airline
interrupted by the two World Wars. schedules or for other reasons.
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card. Prices are per person based on double occupancy. assignments, seat upgrades, and bookings using “frequent
flyer” program points are not possible within the terms of our
Full Package: $5,844 from Cleveland (CLE) group airline contract. If these items are important to you, we
Land Only Package: $4,499 advise you register for the “Land Only” package.
Single Room Supplement: $625. Walking
A limited number of single rooms are available in all Please note, this journey involves considerable walking on
cities except Oberammergau area, where no single rooms cobblestone streets and uneven pavement and requires being
are available. Double/Twin occupancy is required for on your feet more than usual. You should be in good physical
arrangements in Oberammergau area only. We will make condition to enjoy this pilgrimage to its fullest.
every effort to match you with a same gender roommate if you
do not have one. Your Local Contact
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Airfare based on non-refundable, restricted economy Cell: (440) 655-3599
class group fares only on regularly scheduled IATA carrier Office: (216) 696-6525 x1042
from Cleveland (CLE); first class hotels or best available
accommodations (all with private facilities); sightseeing; and
meals per itinerary (B, L, D); and is based on a minimum of 60
fully paying passengers. Please see the Terms & Conditions for
more details.
Passion Play Ticket Price
Included in your package pricing and based on 2 nights in first
class accommodations in the Oberammergau area sharing
twin/double room, with category TC2 tickets for the Passion
Play performance.
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equivalent amount in Euros). Your tour manager will provide
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please prepare to bring this amount of cash with you. Tips to
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You agree you accident, delay or irregularity, any claim for special or consequential will only bring claims against CTC in your individual capacity and damages, or any other loss that may be occasioned by the acts not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class action or and/or omissions, whether negligent, wrongful, or intentional of any representative proceeding. CTC shall not in any case be liable for air carrier, hotel/motel, or other lodging operator, railroad operator, other than compensatory damages, and your payment of a deposit bus operator, public transportation, sea carrier, local sightseeing on a trip means you agree to these conditions of sale and expressly company, tour operator, tour leader, or spiritual director, any waive any right to punitive damages. You understand and agree no employees thereof, or for any other entity or individual not under the claims will be considered and you will not bring suit against CTC direct supervision and control of CTC when engaged in conveying unless you have first provided a typewritten notice of claim to CTC the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the tour, or within 30 days after the trip or cancellation of the trip. otherwise in connection therewith. CTC further disclaims any liability TERMS & CONDITIONS CHANGES: Changes in any of the Terms & for any damages, losses, or expenses incurred, or inconvenience Conditions can be made only in writing signed by an officer of CTC. caused, due to delay or changes in schedules, defaults, over- booking of hotels or airlines, sickness, weather, strikes, quarantines, acts of terrorism, construction, war, pandemic, force majeure, or other such events that are beyond CTC’s control. CTC likewise disclaims any liability for statements, actions, or inactions of any intermediary agents, such as group administrators, spiritual directors, tour leaders, travel agents, or any other intermediary involved with the selling, promotion, or operation of CTC’s tours. Furthermore, to the fullest extent permitted by law, CTC disclaims any liability for any damages or injuries, or other losses whatsoever, sustained or incurred as a result of the negligence of CTC. Group administrators, spiritual leaders, and tour leaders likewise expressly disclaim any
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