Rome Jubilee of Catechists – September 2025

Pilgrimage to Italy

Trip Date:
Sep 23, 2025
- Sep 29, 2025
Group Type
Open
Activity Level
Difficult
Price
From $2,995
Deposit $1000
Hosted by
Verso Ministries

Trip Overview

Join Verso Ministries on pilgrimage to the Jubilee of Catechists and be transformed by the beauty and universality of the Catholic Church during this historic Holy Year. This handcrafted journey invites you into a prayerful, authentic, and joyful encounter with the centuries-old practice of Jubilee pilgrimages. Visit the seven traditional pilgrim churches, enter through the Holy Doors, and embrace the Holy Father’s call to be pilgrims of hope.

What’s Included?

  • Pilgrimage director, supplemented by local guides
  • Verso Jubilee formation resources
  • Catholic Chaplain
  • Custom booklet for each pilgrim
  • All tickets and donations for included activities listed on itinerary
  • Standard accommodations in double-occupancy rooms
  • Breakfast daily at hotel, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
  • Audio headsets

Itinerary

September 23, 2025
  • Depart from U.S.
September 24, 2025
  • Arrive in Rome
  • Opening Mass at St. Mary Major
  • Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Rome

Accommodations: Hotel TwentyOne

Meals Included: Dinner

September 25, 2025
  • Morning visits St. Lawrence Outside the Walls & St. Paul Outside the Walls
  • Group Lunch
  • Afternoon Mass at St. Sebastian Outside the Walls & visit to the catacombs
  • Overnight in Rome

Accommodations: Hotel TwentyOne

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

September 26, 2025
  • Morning Mass at local church, tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Free time to attend Jubilee events
  • Overnight in Rome

Accommodations: Hotel TwentyOne

Meals included: Breakfast

September 27, 2025
  • Morning visits to Basilica of the Holy Cross, St. John Lateran, & the Holy Stairs
  • Group Lunch
  • Afternoon free time
  • Overnight in Rome

Accommodations: Hotel TwentyOne

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

September 28, 2025
  • Jubilee Mass with the Holy Father
  • Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Rome

Accommodations: Hotel TwentyOne

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

September 29, 2025
  • Depart Rome

Meals included: Breakfast

Extension Date: September 29, 2025
  • Morning train from Rome to Milan (3.5hrs) with luggage service
  • Arrive in Milan for group lunch and city orientation tour and Mass at the Duomo
  • Hotel Check-in
  • Free time to explore and dinner on your own
  • Overnight in Milan

Accommodations: Starhotels Ritz or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Extension Date: September 30, 2025
  • Morning train from Milan to Turin
  • Celebrate Mass and visit the Cathedral to venerate the Shroud of Turin and tomb of Bl. Pier Georgio Frassati
  • Lunch as a group followed by a tour of the city
  • Free time for dinner and exploring before returning to Milan
  • Overnight in Milan

Accommodations: Starhotels Ritz or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Extension Date: October 1, 2025
  • Depart Milan (airport transfers and airfare not included)

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodations

Standard Accommodations

  • Rome: Hotel TwentyOne

Pricing

Package Cost
$2,995

Optional Add-ons

Single Room Supplement (limited availability)
$755/person
Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide, meals, transportation, & hotels
$153/person
Turin Post-Extension (September 29 - October 1)
$999/person
Turin Post-Extension - Single room supplement
$239/person
Travel protection
Quote available upon registration*

Pricing listed per person in double-occupancy rooms and does not include airfare.
The number of available single-occupancy rooms is limited.

*Travel protection premium is calculated based on a variety of factors and optional plans are provided by Travel Insured International

Rates assume a minimum of 20 full-paying pilgrims.

Flights

Pilgrims are responsible for booking their own flights to/from the pilgrimage using the information below regarding airports and designated arrival/departure times.

  • Arrive by:  September 23, 2025
  • Arrival time: Arrive by 12:00 P.M.
  • Arrival airport: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO)
  • Arrival transfer: Transfer to the hotel via taxi or public transit.
  • Depart on: September 29, 2025
  • Departure time: Depart any time on September 29
  • Departure airport: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO)
  • Departure transfer: Transfer to the airport via taxi or public transit.
  • Depart on: October 1, 2025
  • Departure time: Depart any time on October 1
  • Departure airport: Milano Malpensa International Airport (MXP)
  • Departure transfer: Transfer to the airport via taxi or public transit.

More Details

  • Roundtrip airfare
  • Passport, visa, or luggage fees
  • Any personal purchases
  • Any required COVID tests or vaccinations
  • Meals while traveling
  • Drinks at meals
  • Recommended travel protection (optional add-on)
  • Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide(s), driver(s), and meals
  • Anything else not explicitly mentioned as included

Payment Schedule

  • Deposit due upon registration – $1000/person
  • Final balance due 120 days prior to departure – Final balance

Please note: Payment plans can be arranged if needed. Please contact us if you would like to pay in several installments.

Final package price is estimated. Pricing is based on currency exchange rates as of October 2023. Any drastic fluctuations in currency exchange rates may impact final pricing. If you have any questions about pricing and when final pricing decisions will be communicated, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.

 

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be submitted to Verso Ministries in written form and received via email or mail. Any refunds, as applicable, will be processed based on the date stamp of email or mail received. Cancellation fees are for individual pilgrims and fees will be charged per person per booking.

Cancellations are possible at any time, but refunds are subject to cancellation fees at the rates listed here.

  • Within 2 weeks of deposit: Free Cancellation*
  • 91 days or more from departure: Deposit is retained
  • 90-61 days prior to departure: 25% of trip cost is non-refundable
  • 60-31 days prior to departure: 50% of trip cost is non-refundable
  • 30 days or less prior to departure: 100% of trip cost is non-refundable

*To qualify for free cancellation within 2 weeks of deposit, deposit must be made 180 days or more prior
to departure.

Any cancellation charges incurred from other suppliers or vendors (flight, lodging, ground transportation, tickets, etc.) may come in addition to the administrative fees listed here. All group flight airline tickets, optional excursions, trip options, pre/post extensions, private transfers, and additional hotel nights are non-refundable 100 days or less prior to departure unless otherwise noted.

Milan/Turin Extension
September 29 – October 1, 2025 (3 days / 2 nights)

Price: $999/person in double occupancy room
Rates assume a minimum of 4 full-paying pilgrims; pricing listed per person in double-occupancy rooms.

Single room supplement: $239/person
The number of available single-occupancy rooms is limited.

Standard Accommodations: 
Milan: Starhotels Ritz or similar

Extension includes:

  • Professional English-speaking local guide
  • Train tickets from Rome to Milan
  • Daily Mass
  • Private transportation to Turin
  • All tickets and activities for included activities listed on itinerary
  • Standard accommodations
  • Breakfast daily at hotel, 2 lunches

Extension does not include:

  • Roundtrip airfare (optional add-on)
  • Passport or luggage fees
  • Any personal purchases
  • Drinks at meals
  • Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide(s), driver(s), and meals
  • Recommended travel protection (optional add-on)
  • Anything else not explicitly mentioned as included

Registration for Assisi extension will open after we have determined interest from the minimum number of pilgrims (20).

Assisi Pre-Extension
September 21 – September 23 (3 days / 2 nights)

Price: $999/person in double occupancy room
Rates assume a minimum of 4 full-paying pilgrims; pricing listed per person in double-occupancy rooms.

Single room supplement: $/person
The number of available single-occupancy rooms is limited.

Standard Accommodations: 
Assisi:

Extension includes:

  • Professional English-speaking local guide
  • Daily Mass
  • Private transportation
  • All tickets and activities for included activities listed on itinerary
  • Standard accommodations
  • Breakfast daily at hotel, 1 lunches

Extension does not include:

  • Roundtrip airfare (optional add-on)
  • Passport or luggage fees
  • Any personal purchases
  • Meals while traveling and meals not explicitly mentioned on itinerary
  • Drinks at meals
  • Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide(s), driver(s), and meals
  • Recommended travel protection (optional add-on)
  • Anything else not explicitly mentioned as included

 

Curious how this extension will affect your flight arrangements?

  • Please see the Flight Information section above for more information about flight arrangements.

Learn more information about the Jubilee Year and why Jubilee pilgrimage is important in the life of the Church.

 

Need to get around? Private transfers

  • Please note: If you depart outside of the designated times at the Florence airport, private transfers (fee applies) can be arranged on your behalf. Airport transfers outside of the designated departure times are not included in the package pricing.
  • Need to book? Contact us at hello@versoministries.com or call us at (574) 383-9396.

 

Arriving early or staying late? Pre-stay and post-stay options

 

Want help arranging your flights?

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Verso Ministries prepare me for my journey?

We know from experience that preparing for a journey is just as important as the journey itself. From pre-departure spiritual formation emails and webinars hosted by the Verso trip leader, to providing you with a pilgrim kit to bring with you on your journey, we accompany you through the entire process – before, during, and after the pilgrimage – to prepare your mind and heart for what you’ll encounter. And of course, we’re always available by phone or email to answer and assist with any questions you might have.
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What is my Pilgrim Portal?

Your Pilgrim Portal is how you will securely share the information we need for your trip. We collect all this information through your “tasks” in your Pilgrim Portal. After booking, you will receive access to your portal and can log in at the link at the top of this page.
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What is the latest I can register?

Registration closes when the pilgrimage reaches the maximum number of pilgrims. If the pilgrimage is filled when you register, you will be added to our waiting list, and contacted in the event that space on the pilgrimage becomes available. Don’t miss your chance – register now and begin your journey!
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Why should I register now?

The sooner you register for the pilgrimage, the better! Pilgrimages can fill up quickly, especially if pilgrims decide to bulk register as a group, so registering as soon as you think you will be able to travel with us guarantees you a spot on open pilgrimages. If you register and find out you can no longer attend, as long as you registered more than 180 days prior to the departure and cancel within 14-days of registering, we will fully refund your deposit. Just send us a written confirmation of your cancellation and we will take care of the rest.
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Resources

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Celebrate St. Pope John Paul II’s Message of Love

In Via: Journey Through Rome’s Station Churches

A picture of the cieling of St. Peter's Basilica.

Finding the Saints in Rome

What Our Pilgrims Have to Say

Father Kuhn

Jocelyn

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