Saint Joseph High School Italy – April 2025

Pilgrimage to Italy

Trip Date:
Apr 5, 2025
- Apr 12, 2025
Group Type
Private
Activity Level
Difficult
Price
From $4,421
Deposit $1000
Hosted by
Saint Joseph High School

Trip Overview

Join Saint Joseph High School and Verso Ministries on a pilgrimage to Rome 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 Papal Basilicas, walk 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
  • Catholic Chaplain
  • Verso Jubilee formation resources
  • All tickets for included activities listed on itinerary
  • Breakfast daily at hotel, 6 dinners
  • Simple accommodations in double, triple, or quad occupancy rooms
  • Roundtrip group airfare
  • Private transportation on motor coach

Itinerary

April 5, 2025
  • Gather at Saint Joseph High School
  • Transfer to Chicago O’Hare
  • Depart U.S.
April 6, 2025
  • Arrive in Rome
  • Opening Mass at St. Mary Major with entrance through the Holy Door
  • Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant
  • Overnight Rome
  • Accommodations: Hotel Emmaeus or similar
  • Meals included: Dinner
April 7, 2025
  • Visit the Basilica of Saint Lawrence and Saint Paul Outside the Walls with the opportunity to venerate
    the tombs of Sts. Lawrence, Stephen, and Justin Martyr
  • Mass at St. Sebastian Outside the Walls
  • Tour the ancient Christian catacombs
  • Dinner at accommodations
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Accommodations: Hotel Emmaeus or similar
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
April 8, 2025
  • Mass St. Peter’s Basilica and tour of the Basilica
  • Afternoon visit to the Scavi (pending availability)
  • Dinner at accommodations
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Accommodations: Hotel Emmaeus or similar
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
April 9, 2025
  • Morning Papal Audience in St. Peter’s Square (pending the Holy Father’s travel schedule)
  • Visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Dinner at accommodations
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Accommodations: Hotel Emmaeus or similar
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
April 10, 2025
  • Begin the day venerating the Passion Relics at the Basilica of the Holy Cross
  • Pray at St. John Lateran Basilica and climb the “Holy Stairs”
  • Mass at St. John Lateran
  • Evening gathering with the Superior General of the Congregation of Holy Cross (pending travel
    schedule and availability)
  • Dinner at accommodations
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Accommodations: Hotel Emmaeus or similar
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
April 11, 2025
  • Ancient Rome tour at the Coliseum and Roman Forum
  • Afternoon free time
  • Final Mass in a local church
  • Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Accommodations: Hotel Emmaeus or similar
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
April 12, 2025
  • Depart for the U.S.
  • Arrive Chicago O’Hare and transport back to Saint Joseph High School
  • Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodations

  • Rome: Casa Ravasco San Pietro
  • Assisi: Monastero Santa Colette or similar
  • Rome (Fiumicino): Hotel Isola Sacra or similar

Pricing

Package Cost
$4,421

Optional Add-ons

Single Room Supplement (limited availability)
$734/person
Travel protection
Quote available upon request*

Pricing listed per person in double, triple, or quad-occupancy rooms.
The number of available single-occupancy rooms is limited.

The deadline to register for this pilgrimage is December 6, 2024.

*Travel protection price 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

This pilgrimage includes a group flight. Information is below.

 

 

Arrival Flight - April 5, 2024

  • American Airlines Flight AA110
    • Depart Chicago O'Hare (ORD) at 5:05pm
    • Arrive in Rome (FCO) at 9:15am on April 6

Departure Flight - April 12, 2025

  • American Airlines Flight AA111
    • Depart Rome (FCO) at 11:05am
    • Arrive in Chicago O'Hare (ORD) at 2:50pm

More Details

  • Passport, visa, or luggage fees
  • Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide(s), driver(s), hotel staff, and meals (optional add-on)
  • Any personal purchases
  • Any meals not indicated on itinerary, as well as beverages at meals
  • Any required COVID tests or vaccinations
  • Recommended travel protection with Cancel for Any Reason coverage (optional add-on)
  • 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.

Interested in joining on the pilgrimage, but arranging your own airfare separate from the group?

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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Should I purchase travel protection?

We recommend that all pilgrims consider purchasing travel protection. We partner with Travel Insured International (TII) to offer travel protection.  According to TII, travel protection helps protect you and those you are traveling with from unforeseen emergencies, which always seem to happen at the worst possible time. In the event of emergencies, both before and during your travels, as well other circumstances, like travel delay, lost baggage, missed connection(s), and much more, travel protection can help. Upon registration you will receive a travel protection quotation from TII. If you have any questions regarding your quotation, please call TII. If you need an updated or new quotation, please contact us at hello@versoministries.com or call us at 574-383-9396.
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What is the Jubilee Year? Why is it important?

Click here to learn more about the Jubilee Year and why Jubilee pilgrimages are important in the life of the Church. Additionally, check out our Pilgrim Support Center for answers to more frequently asked questions!
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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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Resources

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

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What to know about the 2025 Jubilee

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A metaphor of one of the benefits of going on a pilgrimage, a highway comes into sharp focus through a camera lens.

5 Benefits of Going on a Pilgrimage

What Our Pilgrims Have to Say

Father Kuhn

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