PASTORAL VISIT OF THE HOLY FATHER BENEDICT XVI
TO SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO
Sunday, June 21, 2009
PROGRAM
08.00 Departure by helicopter from the Vatican
09.15 Arrival at the Antonio Massi sport field
09.35 Private visit to the Shrine of Santa Maria delle Grazie
and veneration of the remains of St. Pio of Pietrelcina in the Crypt.
10.30 EUCHARISTIC CONCELEBRATION in front of the Church of St. Pio
Homily by the Holy Father
- RECITAL OF THE ANGELUS
Words from the Holy Father
16.45 Encounter with patients, medical staff and officials
at the Monumental Entrance to the Casa Sollievo di Sofferenza
(House of Relief from Suffering)
Address by the Holy Father
17.30 Encounter with priests, religious, and young people
Church of San Pio
Address by the Holy Father
18.15 Departure for the Vatican
19.30 Arrival at the Vatican