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SOJOURN is a Lasallian Pilgrimage and Renewal Program organized by De La Salle Lipa in 2007. It is highlighted by visits to sites in France and Italy that are significant in the life of St. John Baptist de La Salle. SOJOURN brings together members of the Lasallian Family in the Philippine in a once-in-a lifetime spiritual experience.

It was conceived as a unifying activity for all Lasallian Schools in the Philippines in celebration of the 100th year of Lasallian presence in the Philippines. The SOJOURN Pilgrimage experience is designed to deepen the spiritual experience of Lasallian Family members by a physical return to our Lasallian roots.

The organizers aim to bring 100 pilgrims to the birthplace of St. John Baptist de La Salle in an annual Pilgrimage from 2007 to 2012.


Who can join the SOJOURN?

SOJOURN is open to all members of the Lasallian Family like students, teachers, administrators, parents, alumni, BOT members, and benefactors who:

• Are willing to know more about St. John Baptist de La Salle;
• Are willing to share to others what the have learned;
• Are prepared to travel abroad (spiritually, physically, emotionally, financially)

What are the places to be visited?

SOJOURN usually starts at the birthplace of St. John Baptist de la Salle and where he established his first school in Reims, France. While in Reims, pilgrims will visit the Notre Dame Cathedral de Reims, Palais de Tau, St. Remi Cathedral, College des Bons Enfants, Rue De La Salle, Lycee Saint Jean Baptist de La Salle (Rue Neuve/Contrai), L@Eglise St. John Baptist de La Salle, Motherhouse of the Sisters of the Child Jesus, tomb of Bl. Br. Arnould Reche. Possible side trips to Leisse, Laon and Thillois can also be scheduled.

Next stop will be in Paris where St. John Baptist de La Salle established other schools. Among the significant places in Paris are Rue de Bac, Rue de Vaugirard, Rue St. John Baptist de La Salle, Rue Princesse, Rue de Sevres, and Church of St. Sulpice. Free time to visit the famous tourist spots in Paris is also included.

Parmenie, a small town in the mountainous region of Eastern France, became a very significant place because it was in Parmenie where St. John Baptist de La Salle had his retreat when he was facing a dilemma to continue the Brothers Institute or not. Here, the Pilgrims will live with the French Christian Brothers and will also have their retreat to be facilitated by a Filipino Brother.

Towards the last years of St. Jophn Baptist de La Salle, he established and ran a school for teachers and juvenile delinquents in Rouen, France located in the historic Normandy Region in Western France. There he died. In Rouen, the Pilgrims will see the original tomb of St. John Baptist de La Salle at St. Sever Church, his school at St. Yon, and another school at Aitre St. Maclou Church. This city became famous because of the French heroine who later became a Catholic Saint, Joan of Arc.

In the past, Pilgrims also made side trips to Beauvais, Versailles, Lourdes, Lissieux, all in France and crossed the border to Belgium to visit Brugesm Malonem and Brussels. All of these on time and funds available.

How much do I have to prepare?

We usually collect in 3 currencies: US Dollars, Euros, and Philippine Pesos.
Pilgrims must consider paying $ 1,700.00 | € 1,400 | Php 7,000.00

The fee will cover the following:

• Roundtrip Airfare (MNL-CDG-FCO-MNL)
• Airfare from France to Italy
• Travel Insurance
• Accomodation to Hotels and Diocesan Houses
• Train and Metro Fares
• Pilgrimage Materials
• Administrative Fee
• Entrance Fees

Meals in France would usually range from €8 (Sandwich) to €15 (Complete meal). Breakfast is usually included.


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SOJOURN Information Sheet [ Download ]




SOJOURN 2010 Contact Info

Mr. Arnold R. Capuloy
Pilgrimage Coordinator
arnold.capuloy@dlsl.edu.ph
lasalliansojourn@gmail.com
+63 43 981-1155