The wonders of Rome highlighted the day Nov. 3 for the 115 pilgrims with the Diocese of Wilmington jubilee tour in Italy.
Pilgrims entered St. Peter’s Basilica through the Holy Door during this jubilee year. Among the events of the day was Mass in front of the tomb of St. Peter.
The Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica is in the Vatican, on the right side of the basilica’s atrium. It is a special, walled-up entrance that is only opened by the Pope for a Jubilee year, which occurs every 25 years. During a Jubilee year, pilgrims can walk through the door after registering online to receive spiritual blessings.
Bishop Koenig, who delivered the homily at Mass, was interviewed in St. Peter’s Square by Carol Glatz, the newly named chief of the Rome bureau of the Catholic News Service.
Diocesan communications director and Catholic Forum host Bob Krebs is among the group of pilgrims and filed photos to The Dialog that can be found at TheDialog.org and on The Dialog’s social media platforms.
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Diocese of Wilmington pilgrim group celebrates Mass in Cathedral of Orvieto with Bishop Koenig and five priests from the diocese
American Airlines pilot, local Catholic Carol Stone with crew carrying Diocese of Wilmington pilgrims: Catholic Forum in Italy
Mass at Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi starts the day, visit to winery concludes it for jubilee pilgrimage: Catholic Forum in Italy
Comfortable climate greets travelers as Diocese of Wilmington jubilee pilgrimage hits Pescara, Manoppello: Catholic Forum in Italy
Catacombs, historic monastery among highlights as Diocese of Wilmington pilgrims reach Rome — Photo gallery
