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Episcopalians in Indiana who would like to join us on our April 29 - May 9, 2025 "In the Footsteps of St. Francis & St. Clare" pilgrimage to Assisi with the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation have until Monday September 15th for exclusive access to register. After that, Shalem will openly publicize the trip for anyone who might like to join. We currently have 14 pilgrims registered, with availability for 10 more. Sign-up now if you'd like to travel with us.


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Registration is now open for Episcopalians in Indiana who would like to join us on our April 29 - May 9, 2025 "In the Footsteps of St. Francis & St. Clare" pilgrimage to Assisi with the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. It is going to be a fantastic trip. Information is available as follows:

To register, send a direct email to the program administrator - Michelle Geuder at michelle@shalem.org and mention that you are traveling with the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana or Indianapolis. A non-refundable $500 down payment is required at that time. The payment schedule is $1,350 due on January 15, 2025 and the remaining $1,350 due on February 28, 2025 (if applicable, the $300 single room supplement is also due at this time). Remember that airfare is separate from this cost and your responsibility to book at a future date.

Day Eight: Assisi Pilgrimage 2024

The following blog entry is from Bishop Doug Sparks’ pilgrimage to Assisi in April 2024.

Assisi Pilgrimage Day 8…travel day from Assisi to Foligno by train…from Foligno to Roma Termini by train…Romano Pizza for dinner… up early on Wednesday to fly home…

Day Seven: Assisi Pilgrimage 2024

The following blog entry is from Bishop Doug Sparks’ pilgrimage to Assisi in April 2024.

Assisi Pilgrimage Day 7… Basilica of St. Clare…The Original San Damiano Cross… St. Clare’s tomb and relics…ended with Morning Tea and Chocolate and Pistachio Cannoli…

Day Six: Assisi Pilgrimage 2024

The following blog entry is from Bishop Doug Sparks’ pilgrimage to Assisi in April 2024.

Assisi Pilgrimage Day 6…Sunday worship at St. Leonard’s Anglican Church…prayer time at the Basilica of St. Francis and a delicious dinner!

Day Five: Assisi Pilgrimage 2024

The following blog entry is from Bishop Doug Sparks’ pilgrimage to Assisi in April 2024.

Assisi Pilgrimage Day 5…The Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels…The Portiuncula…where Francis and his brothers lived…where Clare was welcomed into the religious life…and where Francis died…

Day Four: Assisi Pilgrimage 2024

The following blog entry is from Bishop Doug Sparks’ pilgrimage to Assisi in April 2024.

Assisi Pilgrimage Day 4…Basilica of St. Francis…Giotto Frescoes…the Museum…Church of St. Mary over Minerva…Basilica of St. Clare and the original San Damiano Cross in their Chapel.

Day Three: Assisi Pilgrimage 2024

The following blog entry is from Bishop Doug Sparks’ pilgrimage to Assisi in April 2024.

Assisi Pilgrimage Day 3…The Church of San Damiano…Where The Cross Spoke to Francis…”Repair my Church”…and Where Clare died…and the Canticle of the Creatures was composed…

Day Two: Assisi Pilgrimage 2024

The following blog entry is from Bishop Doug Sparks’ pilgrimage to Assisi in April 2024.

Assisi Pilgrimage Day 2…pilgrimage walks to the Cathedral of San Rufino, Chiesa Nuova and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore…

Day One: Assisi Pilgrimage 2024

The following blog entry is from Bishop Doug Sparks’ pilgrimage to Assisi in April 2024.

Arrived by train in Assisi late Tuesday afternoon…then went for a walk to the Basilica of St. Francis and then to the Basilica of St. Clare… the pilgrimage has begun… holding all of you in prayer…