1. Florence 2004 Catholic Heritage Tour Led by Marcellino D’Ambrosio, Ph.D.

2. Florence 2004 Our first view of Florence from the Motorcoach. Are those French Fries in Italy? These girls were such a joy to have on the Pilgrimage with us – Thank you Davis Family!

3. Florence 2004 Our first view of the Duomo in Florence! The different colors are Marble from different areas of Italy!

4. Florence 2004 While we were waiting to enter the Cathedral our tour guides explained the history of the Duomo.

5. Florence 2004 Amazing views of the Duomo.

6. Florence 2004 The Baptistery in Florence – The Gates of Paradise.

7. Florence 2004 We enjoyed the day in Florence and found ways to enjoy a little shade in the Italy Summer!

8. Florence 2004 Museo di San Marco – Fra Angelico’s Monastery. Each room is full of beautiful frescos.

9. Florence 2004 Crucifix and Bell in the Museo di San Marco

10. Florence 2004 This is one of the many amazing frescos in Museo San Marco – The picture below is an inset of a saint in the fresco. To give you an idea of scale – The gentleman standing in front of the fresco is Father Leland, who was with us on tour. Father Tom is 6’8”!

11. Florence 2004 In the Galleria dell Accademia, we saw many of Michelango’s works – including David! To appreciate this work of art, you truly need to see it first hand!

12. Florence 2004 Barry waited patiently to go into St. Croce, where Father Leland and Father Tom said Mass. There will be more pictures of the Mass added to the slide show soon! –

13. Florence 2004 Inside St. Croce -

14. Florence 2004 Right – Tomb of Galileo Left – Tomb Michelangelo

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