Release of Liability
For and in consideration of the opportunity to participate in this 2025 Jubilee Canonization Pilgrimage involving travel outside the United State of America to Rome and Assisi Italy I being under no legal disability, on my behalf, as well as on behalf of my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns do hereby release the Diocese of Grand Island, the Most Reverend Joseph Hanefeldt and his successors in Office, diocesan staff, parish staff, and adult volunteer leaders from any liability, cause of action, demand for damages, expenses, compensation and claim on account of or in any way growing out of personal injuries, death, or property damage which may result from my participation in travel abroad. I further expressly waive my right to bring legal action of any kind for any of the claims released.
I realize that travel outside the United States of America involves risk of personal injury, death, or property damage. I understand that certain risks are inherent in foreign travel and that I fully accept those risks which may include, but are not limited to, war, quarantine, civil unrest, disobedience or terrorism, public health risks, exposure to communicable diseases, criminal activity such as assault, kidnapping and theft, adverse weather conditions and natural disasters such as earthquakes, windstorms and floods, animal attack; insect and animal bites, ill effects of unfamiliar food and water, incidents related to ground, air, or water transportation to include motor vehicle collisions and plane crashes, injuries or damage to property, and other physical, mental, and emotional injury. I fully assume personal responsibility for the consequences of the enumerated risks, including the risk of catastrophic injury or death, and all other potential hazards which may arise in connection with my travel abroad, which may result in injury, death, or damage to property. I hereby assume full responsibility for learning of, assessing, and minimizing all dangers of foreign travel. In signing this release, I have not relied on any statement or representation of the Diocese of Grand Island, its employees, officers, or agents, regarding the nature of any risk, chance, or hazard to the safety of my person, or property which may arise in connection with my participation in foreign travel. This release specifically includes but is not limited to a release of the Diocese of Grand Island, The Most Reverend Joseph Hanefeldt and his successors in Office, diocesan staff, parish staff, and adult volunteer leaders for negligent conduct which may result in personal injury, death, or property damage. I understand that Iwill be personally and solely responsible for providing any insurance which I deem necessary for my protection. I understand that there will be optional activities that are outside of the Jublilee Canonization Pilgrimage which are completely at my own risk.
Participants are strongly encouraged to consult the State Department Consular Information Sheets and Travel Warnings at www.travel.state.gov/travel and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) at www.cdc.gov with regard to their destination country prior to signing this Agreement.
I also grant permission to the Diocese of Grand Island, their staff, parish staff, and parish volunteer leaders to use photo and video of me/my minor child for publicity/marketing purposes.