
UNDER THE ROMAN SKY
Discover the glory of Rome with Deacon John
Welcome to Under the Roman Sky, explore with me my favorite city. Rome for me has become a second home and a passion that I very much enjoy. Journey with me as we explore the history that is the glory of the eternal city; from ancient pagan culture and religions to the seat of the Roman Catholic Church.

Come with me as we visit the Eternal City for the Jubilee year and to see it decorated for Christmas! November 30 - December 9, 2025
Rome in December is generally around 50 degrees during the day and quite comfortable. I'm really looking forward to seeing the city all...

Join me as we visit Rome during the Jubilee year! May 26-June 4
Please join me in Rome for the Jubilee year of mercy. We will be leaving from Cleveland Hopkins Airport on an overnight flight and...

Join Father Dismas Byarugaba and Deacon John as we visit Rome and other cities September 2-11 this year
We will again be returning to the Eternal City with visits to so many historic and religious sites! There are day trips planned to...

We are home from our trip to Rome in November...
We are home from Rome! What a wonderful and inspiring trip we had, from faith filled Masses and time to reflect with the Saints. Each...

Fresh home from Rome May 2023
We are just home from the eternal city and I wanted to share with you the wonderful experiences we had there!

Rome, ever ancient ever new!
Rome has rightly earned it's title as the Eternal City, from it the Roman Empire ruled much of the known world for centuries and much of...

Visit many of the beautiful Churches there! Marvel at the craftmanship and creative genius here...
So many beautiful churches all built for the honor and glory of God on more beautiful than the next.

Visit the mountain towns of Orvieto and Assisi, the home of Saints Francis and Clare
We will travel by private coach to these wonderful towns in the Umbrian countryside. See the stunning 14th century CathedralChurch in...

Visit Ostia and Ostia Antica
The ancient port city of Ostia established in the seventh century BC was the sea port for Rome. Through it came goods from all around the...

Our visit to Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este in Tivoli just outside of Rome!
Our group was fortunate to visit Villa d'Este with it's 500 beautiful fountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the 1550s the...

Food! Wonderful Food!
The Italian cuisine is one of the best in all the world. Eating in Italy is more of an event than just a necessity... Italians take their...

We stay in very comfortable bed and breakfast accommodations...
I am very carful to select quality bed and breakfasts to stay in while in Rome. We are generally very close to the Vatican and within...

Friends and memories for a lifetime!
There are so many wonderful experiences that you'll take with you from your time in Rome. Each day will bring new adventures with friends...

Street Performers...great entertainment!
All over the city by the main attractions are street performers, music, dance, and all forms of performance art that you can just stop...

Just Fun! There are great performers everywhere...
It's hard to believe that there are great performers everywhere here night and day sharing their talents all for donations....















