From Chicago to the Eternal City.

Dear Friends,

You are most welcome to join our pilgrimage to Rome! While a choir is being assembled for this trip, we also are happy to welcome those who do not wish to sing in the choir. We will visit the traditional four major Basilicas in Rome and numerous other churches.

We’ll visit historic Roman sites and take a day trip to Assisi. The forthcoming itinerary lists where and when we will sing. While there is no way of knowing this far in advance if Pope Leo will be in Rome during our trip, these dates were chosen to have us in Rome for the Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle, a liturgical celebration centered around the papacy at which the Pope traditionally presides. Rehearsals (perhaps 3-5) will be held in the Chicagoland area and recordings of vocal parts will be provided. Singers and pilgrims from across the country are also welcome to participate.

Join us as we make a pilgrimage from Pope Leo XIV’s hometown, to his current home—the Sancta Sedes.

Michel Silhavy and Kate Williams, Leaders