Rome, Italy - Oct 2011
Lydia and I were in Rome, Italy for the first week of October 2011 to see her nephew, Jason, be ordinated a transitional deacon at St. Peter's Basilica. It was an amazing week with many activities surrounding Jason's ordination and we also were able to see a lot of the Vatican and ancient Rome.
Lydia's sisters, Lea, Mary and Joy were also there for the week and we also saw a lot of Bishop Boland from the Savannah diocese while there.
Lydia's sisters, Lea, Mary and Joy were also there for the week and we also saw a lot of Bishop Boland from the Savannah diocese while there.
Papal Blessing59 images |
Jason's OrdinationJason's ordination was held at the Altar of the Chair within St. Peter's Basilica. Thirty five seminarians were ordained to the deaconate by His Eminence William Cardinal Levada. Attending the ordination were over 200 priests, some from the Pontifical North American College where Jason has been studying. 116 images |
Ordination Reception42 images |
Jason's Dinner14 images |
Jason's First HomilyThe day following Jason's ordination he did his first homily at a special mass presided by Bishop Boland and con-celebrated by visiting prests from GA. Mass was at Santa Susanna in Rome. 28 images |
Pontifical North American CollegeHere are some people pictures plus views of the Pontifical North American College (NAC). The NAC has an incredible view of Rome and the Vatican from the roof. 59 images |
Vatican MuseumThe Vatican Museum is immense! These pictures are from the Greek and Egyptian sections of the museum along with the long path leading to and from the Sistine Chapel. Not surprisingly, no photography is allowed in the Sistine Chapel itself. 256 images |
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Around Rome233 images |
Pantheon28 images |
Colleseum and Forum228 images |
ApartmentWe had a pretty nice three bedroom apartment near Campo de Fiori, about a 20 minute walk to Vatican City. 24 images |
Bonus pictures from Lydia's iPhoneHere are some unique pictures which Lydia took with her iPhone. 66 images |
