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Jason Evert has traveled to six continents to bring his message to more than one million people over the past 20 years, including World Youth Days in Australia, Spain, and Poland. Jason earned a master’s degree in Theology, and undergraduate degrees in Counseling and Theology, with a minor in Philosophy at Franciscan University of Steubenville.
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Fr. Agustino Miguel Torres is a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal (CFR), a community established in the Bronx, NY and dedicated to work with the poor and to evangelization. He is the President and Founder of Corazón Puro and Latinos por la Vida. Fr. Agustino is a presenter on the EWTN programs “Clic con Corazon Puro” in Spanish and “ICONS” in English.
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Sunday, August 8
ARRIVAL Witamy w Polsce! Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your JMJ UNITED Guide, introduced to your fellow pilgrims, and escorted to the bus to your hotel. After you have settled into your lodging, head out to St. Kostka Church. Visit the Shrine of Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko before celebrating Mass. Meet Jason and Fr. Agustino and get to know your fellow pilgrims at the group's Welcome Dinner. Overnight in Warsaw. |
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Monday, August 9
WARSAW & CZESTOCHOWA Take off on a morning walking tour of Poland's capital city. See the Warsaw Cathedral, the Royal Castle, and the quaint streets of Old Town (pictured). In the afternoon, pass through the Jewish Quarter and spend time admiring the peacocks in Łazienki Park. Depart for Czestochowa. Visit the Jasna Gora Sanctuary (pictured). Learn the storied history of the Black Madonna before entering into prayer before Our Lady of Czestochowa. Depart for Krakow for a late dinner and overnight. |
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Tuesday, August 10
KRAKOW Fresh from breakfast, set off on a morning walking tour of Krakow. Stroll around charming Market Square. Pause to listen to the bugler before entering St. Mary’s Basilica for Mass. Climb the hill to Wawel Castle and Cathedral. After lunch, make your pilgrimage to the tomb of St. Faustina, to the Divine Mercy Shrine, and to the St. John Paul II Shrine. In the evening, join your fellow pilgrims for a special event with Jason and a Holy Hour of Adoration. Dinner and overnight in Krakow. |
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Wednesday, August 11
WADOWICE & AUSCHWITZ-BIRKENAU Travel to Wadowice, the hometown of St. John Paul II. Tour his childhood home, and cross the street to celebrate Mass at the parish where he was Baptized. Don't leave town without trying a bite of his favorite pastry, now lovingly called "Pope Cake." Make a pilgrimage to the Auschwitz Holocaust Memorial and visit the cell of St. Maximilian Kolbe. Continue to the nearby Birkenau Memorial, where St. Theresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) was martyred. Reflect on the day during free time for personal prayer. Tonight, Jason will make a dinner presentation on Pope St. John Paul the Great. Overnight in Krakow. |
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Thursday, August 12
ZAKOPANE Head for the mountains! Breathe in the fresh air of Zakopane where St. John Paul II made his retreats. Spend the afternoon independently hiking trails, riding the funicular, and admiring the wooden chalets unique to the Tatras Mountains. Take in the uniquely Polish culture that surrounds you as you slow yourself down to the pace of this mountain refuge. Dinner and overnight in Krakow. |
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Friday, August 13
WIELICZKA & KRAKOW Descend into the Wieliczka Salt Mines to explore underground lakes, chapels, and even a basilica. Marvel at the stunning works of art crafted by devout miners throughout the centuries. Return to Krakow for a free afternoon and evening to discover the city's many churches, return to favorite holy sites, or simply relax in Market Square. Dinner and overnight in Krakow. |
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