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title: "June 18, 2024: And We Are Off!!"
description: Pilgrims on the plane ready for takeoff.
image: https://rome.umary.edu/hubfs/Rome-Pilgrimage-June-18-2024.jpg
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60 pilgrims, 40 St. Mary’s and 20 Bishop Ryan are onboard and racing down the runway. Continue to pray for us, and we will be praying for you!  Arrivederci!

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