Family Welcome Mass

Already in town on Sunday? A family member?
Attend Sunday Mass at the seminary, the Pontifical North American College (PNAC).

Not a relative but really want to attend? Contact me.

Sunday Mass

Sunday, September 27

Start Time: 5:30pm (arrive early)
Location: The Pontifical North American College
Via del Gianicolo, 14, 00165 Roma RM

Monday - Wednesday

There are a variety of option events if you are in town and interested.

Importantly, I cannot guarantee any dates or times but the options are listed to the right. I will try to provide your preference.

Tickets are available using the RSVP form to register your interest. The sooner you are able to confirm your RSVP, the greater likelihood of there being a tour for you, especially for the popular Scavi tours, which are space limited.

Tour of the Basilica of
Saint Peter

A free tour of St. Peter's Basilica, led by a seminarian expert.
Choose: Mon AM, Tue AM, or Tue PM

Tour of the Basilica of
St. Paul Outside the Wall

A free tour of the Basilica, led by a seminarian expert.
Choose: Tue or Wed PM

Scavi Tour

A tour of the ancient ruins, excavated beneath St. Peter's Basilica. May be led by a seminarian or another expert. The tomb of Saint Peter is the highlight of this tour.
Cost: 14 Euro per person (discounted for this occasion)
Choose: Tue ~9:30am or Wed ~1pm

Optional Events

Wednesday Papal Audience

If the Pope is in town, the opportunity to be seated at one of his Wednesday Audiences. Free, but a ticket is required.

Start Time: 10am, but you should arrive no later than 9am to pass security and find a seat.

Location: St. Peter's Square

Prayer Vigil
Wednesday, 30 September

A prayer vigil for all family and friends (you!) to pray for my brother seminarians and I, the evening before our ordination.
The sacrament of Confession is expected to be available.

This Church, Chiesa Nuova, is where Saint Philip Neri is entombed.

There is construction outside the front, but follow the signs for the entrance on the East side (right side when facing the front).

Where

Chiesa Nuova di Santa Maria in Vallicella

Start Time

5:30pm

THE ORDINATION

The main event.

I and 17 of my classmates anticipate being ordained to the transitional diaconate at St. Peter's Basilica during a celebration of the Holy Mass celebrated according to the Roman Rite. The celebrant will be the bishop of one of the men of my class.

The Mass is a festive and solemn occasion. More information can be found here.

Where

The Basilica of Saint Peter, Vatican City

Start Time

Currently Scheduled for 6:00pm

NOTE: You must arrive early to pass through security. Security screening uses metal detectors. Weapons and metal or glass bottles are not permitted.

Livestream

EWTN will broadcast the ordination on television and on YouTube.

If more information is known prior to ordination, it will be updated here.

Thursday, October 1

A reception follows at the seminary, the Pontifical North American College. Seminarians in clerical attire will be along the pathway to guide you to the seminary.
The reception includes drinks and light food.

Where

Via del Gianicolo, 14, ROMA, RM, ITALY

A Day of Thanksgiving

This will be the first Mass where Michael serves as a Deacon. He will preach his first public homily.

Mass of Thanksgiving

Friday, October 2

Start Time: 10am
Location: The Baptistry of the Basilica of John Lateran
Pizza di San Giovanni in Laterano, 4, 00184 Roma RM

The baptistry is a 10 minute walk from the
San Giovanni metro stop on line A.

Tour of the Basilica of John Lateran

An optional tour, free to you.
The Basilica of John Lateran is the Cathedral of Rome, the mother church of Rome and of the World.

Start Time: Following the Mass
Location: The Basilica of John Lateran

Celebratory Lunch

A pranzone, free to you. The menu will be fixed.

Start Time: 1:45pm
Location: to be announced

The restaurant is within walking distance of the
Octaviano metro stop on line A.