Our latest field trip in Rome was to Trastevere where we visited a number of Churches including the Church of San Francesco a Ripa – the main residence where Saint Francis when he visited Rome when he was in Rome seeking approval for his rule…
We spent a very enjoyable week in Paray-le-Monial in France from February 22nd -29th. The weather was somewhat cooler than the warm spring temperatures of Rome but we were more than happy to exchange the busy city life for the…
The Centro San Lorenzo (International Youth Centre) at the Vatican recently celebrated its 29th Anniversary. This is the centre located just outside St. Peter’s Square which welcomes young people from all over the world when they are in Rome either studying, working…
It is now mid-February and time for the half-term report from the Emmanuel School of Mission in Rome! Although we have moved into Spring, the winter which we thought had somehow escaped us here has suddenly arrived to the amazement of everyone! It is so strange to be experiencing…
This was my first Christmas away from home but celebrating it in Rome with the Emmanuel School of Mission was a huge privilege. There was a great sense of expectancy and joy as we looked forward to the festive season…