Bishop Edward Malesic and Father Dan Schlegel, secretary and vicar for clergy and religious, are journeying with about 60 faithful from the Diocese of Cleveland on a pilgrimage to Poland, the Czech Republic and Germany. The trip was organized by the Catholic Community Foundation. Highlights of day seven are featured in the photo gallery above and in the story below.
A stop in Brno, the second-largest city in the Czech Republic, was the high point of the seventh day of the pilgrimage. The group attended Mass in the Capuchin cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul.
There was time for the group to explore the town, enjoy lunch on their own and to have some free time before traveling to Prague, the largest city and the capital city of the Czech Republic.
Prague is a political, cultural and economic hub in central Europe. The city is filled with history and various types of architecture, including castles, churches, museums, galleries and historical exhibits.
(Photos and information provided by Father Dan Schlegel and Deacon Dennis Conrad.)