St. Bernardino of Siena Pilgrimage
The Story:
St. Bernardino (or Bernardine) was an Italian Priest and Franciscan missionary who was widely known for his preaching in the 15th century. When he was Canonized in 1450, just several years after his death, he was also called “the Apostle of Italy” due to his role is re-popularizing the Catholic faith in Italy through his preaching. Saint Bernardino is the Patron Saint of Capri, Italy and also of advertising and communications. Siena Collage is a Franciscan Catholic liberal arts college named in his honor. St. Bernardino remains are in the Basilica of San Bernardino in L’Aquila, Italy. The Church was built just after St. Bernardino’s death and was declared a Minor Basilica in 1946.
Location: Located just northeast of Rome, L’Aquila is about a 2 hour drive from central Rome.
Address: Via S. Bernardino, 67100 L’Aquila AQ, Italy
Phone: +39 0862 200390
Tours visiting Italy:
Shrines of Italy
Rome · Vatican City (Papal Audience with the Holy Father) · Trevi Fountain · Basilica of St. John the Lateran · Holy Stairs · Basilica of St. Mary Major · St. Peter's Basilica · Vatican Museum · Appian Way · Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls · Catacombs · Monte Cassino · San Giovanni Rotondo (St. Padre Pio) · Monte Sant'Angelo (St. Michael) · Lanciano (Eucharistic Miracle) · Loreto (Holy House) · Assisi (St. Francis) · Gubbio · La Verna
| Duration | Destination |
|---|---|
| 10 Days | Italy |
All Italian Shrines
Rome (Pope Francis) * Monte Cassino * San Giovanni Rotondo (Padre Pio * Monte Sant'Angelo (St. Michael) * Lanciano (Eucharistic Miracle) * Loreto (Holy House) * Assisi (St. Francis) * Orvieto * Siena * Florence * Padua (St. Anthony) * Venice
| Duration | Destination |
|---|---|
| 14 Days | Italy |