Benet Academy – Jubilee of Young People – July 2025

Pilgrimage

Trip Date:
Jul 26, 2025
- Aug 4, 2025
Group Type
Private
Activity Level
Difficult
Price
From $5,500
Deposit $TBD
Hosted by
Benet Academy
or call us at (574) 383-9396

Trip Overview

Join Verso Ministries and Benet Academy on pilgrimage to the Jubilee of Young People 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. Immerse yourself in Benet’s Benedictine heritage by visiting Subiaco, birthplace of Saint Benedict’s monastic life, and Monte Cassino, the Benedictine’s first monastery. From special events with the pope and young people from around the world to visiting the pilgrim churches of Rome, we invite you to join us in the Eternal City 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
  • Roundtrip airfare and airport transfers between Rome airport and hotel
  • All tickets and donations for included activities listed on itinerary
  • Standard accommodations in double-occupancy rooms
  • Breakfast daily at hotel, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
  • Registration with Jubilee Committee, including access to events, public transportation, & pilgrim kit
  • Fundraising resources
  • Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide(s), driver(s), hotel staff, and meals
  • Transportation on private motorcoach for daytrip to Subiaco and Monte Cassino

Itinerary

July 26, 2025
  • Depart U.S. (group flights included in the package)
July 27, 2025
  • Arrive to Rome and check-in to hotel
  • Welcome Mass and dinner
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Meals included: Dinner
July 28, 2025
  • Morning transfer (early) to Subiaco
  • Mass at Abbey and then lunch
  • Continue to Monte Cassino to visit the Abbey of Monte Cassino
  • Return to Rome
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
July 29, 2025
  • Free morning to explore Rome
  • Utilize Verso’s Jubilee resources to go on a self-guided church walking tour or explore sites such as the Colosseum or Roman Forum
  • Opening Jubilee Mass
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
July 30, 2025
  • Jubilee Events throughout Rome, such as catechesis, concerts, speakers, cultural activities, and opportunities for dialogue
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
July 31, 2025
  • Jubilee Events throughout Rome, such as catechesis, concerts, speakers, cultural activities, and opportunities for dialogue
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
August 1, 2025
  • Jubilee Events throughout Rome, such as catechesis, concerts, speakers, cultural activities, and opportunities for dialogue
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
August 2, 2025
  • Walking Pilgrimage to vigil site at Tor Vergata, typically a 12-15 mile walk
  • Settle in and enjoy different entertainment, shows, music, and prayer opportunities
  • Vigil Prayer Service
  • Sleep under the stars
  • Overnight at Vigil site
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
August 3, 2025
  • Closing Mass with the Pope
  • Free afternoon
  • Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
August 4, 2025
  • Depart Rome
  • Meals Included: Breakfast

Accommodations

Standard Accommodations

  • Rome: 4* Hotel

 

Pricing

Package Cost
$5,500

Optional Add-ons

Single Room Supplement (limited availability)
$1,399/person
Travel protection
Quote provided upon registration*

Pricing listed per person in double-occupancy rooms and includes 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

Rate is based on current currency exchange rates and estimated airfare prices. A maximum of 20 spots are available. Additional space is subject to availability and pricing for additional pilgrims may differ from the rate above.

Led by

Group Leader
Dcn. Christopher Weiland
Lisle, IL
As the Director of Campus Ministry at Benet Academy Deacon Christopher leads the faith life of the community through various liturgy, sacrament, prayer, service and student engagement activities at the Academy and around the Chicagoland area.  He has lead student groups on pilgrimage and service trips to various destinations such as Guatemala, Portugal, Washington D.C. and others. Upon completion of his Diaconal Studies and Formation at Mundelein Seminary he was ordained as a Deacon for the Archdiocese of Chicago in 2018.  As a Deacon he serves the community of Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish in Glenview, and various missions and ministries around Chicago.

Flights

This pilgrimage includes a group flight. Information is below.

Departure Date: July 26, 2025, arrive in Rome on July 27, 2025

  • AA110
    • Departing Chicago (ORD) at 5:15PM
    • Arriving Rome (FCO) at 9:10AM (next day, July 27)

Return Date: August 4, 2025

  • AA111
    • Departing Rome (FCO) at 11:05AM
    • Arriving Chicago (ORD) at 2:30PM

More Details

  • Passport, visa, or luggage fees
  • Motorcoach transportation on days 4-9
  • Airport transfers to/from U.S. departure city
  • 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
  • Anything else not explicitly mentioned as included

Payment Schedule

Final package price is estimated. Pricing is based on currency exchange rates as of March 2024. 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 Benet Academy in written form and received via email. Any refunds, as applicable, will be processed based on the date stamp of email received. Cancellation fees will be charged per person, per booking. Cancellation fees apply to individual pilgrims who cancel their booking. Cancellation fees also depend on the date of cancellation and whether or not there is a pilgrim on the waitlist to take one’s spot.

Any cancellation charges incurred from other suppliers or vendors (flight, lodging, ground transportation, tickets, Jubilee registration, etc.) may come in addition to administrative cancellation fees. All group flight airline tickets, optional excursions, trip options, pre/post extensions, private transfers, and additional hotel nights are non-refundable 180 days or less prior to departure unless otherwise noted.

More information about the Jubilee Year and Verso’s Jubilee pilgrimages can be found here.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

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 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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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 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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Resources

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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

In Via: Journey Through Rome’s Station Churches

Pope Saint John Paul II

Pope John Paul II and the Great Jubilee 2000

What Our Pilgrims Have to Say

Father Kuhn

Jocelyn

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