Evangelium Institute Jubilee Italy – October 2025

Pilgrimage to Italy

Trip Date:
Oct 6, 2025
- Oct 13, 2025
Group Type
Private
Activity Level
Moderate
Price
From $3,750
Deposit $300
Hosted by
Evangelium Institute

Trip Overview

Join the Evangelium Institute 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 seven traditional pilgrim churches, enter through the Holy Doors, and embrace the Holy Father’s call to be pilgrims of hope.

What’s Included?

  • Licensed, professional tour guides
  • Private transportation on motor coach
  • Airport transfers in Italy
  • All tickets and donations for included activities listed on itinerary
  • Daily Mass
  • Standard Accomodations
  • Breakfast daily at hotel, 3 lunches, 3 dinners (including wine at dinners)
  • Prepaid Gratuities for drivers, hotel(s), meal, and tour guidess
  • Pack & Prep Meeting for all pilgrims to review itinerary, activities, logistical arrangements, and spiritual preparations
  • Preparation and follow-up materials
  • Audio headsets

Itinerary

October 6, 2025
  • Depart U.S. (flights not included in the package)
October 7, 2025
  •  Arrive in Rome and transfer to hotel
  • Opening Mass at Basilica of Mary Major with time for confession prior to Mass
  • Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Rome

Accommodations: Hotel Twenty One

Meals included: Dinner

October 8, 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 and tour the ancient Christian catacombs
  • Overnight in Rome

Accommodations: Hotel Twenty One

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

October 9, 2025
  • Discover St. Peter’s Basilica on a guided tour
  • Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica (pending availability
  • Free time for personal devotions and activities in the Vatican
  • Descend the tomb of St. Peter on the Scavi Tour (pending availability)
  • Overnight in Rome

Accommodations: Hotel Twenty One

Meals included: Breakfast

October 10, 2025
  • Venerate the Passion Relics at the Basilica of the Holy Cross
  • Journey to Saint John Lateran
  • Climb the “Holy Stairs” in the footsteps of Jesus
  • Overnight in Rome

Accommodations: Hotel Twenty One

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

October 11, 2025
  • Jubilee Mass with the Holy Father
  • Free time to explore the city on your own
  • Overnight in Rome

Accommodations: Hotel Twenty One

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

October 12, 2025
  •  Free day to explore Rome’s many neighborhoods and highlights
  • Close the pilgrimage with a final Mass
  • Farewell dinner at local restaurant

Accommodations: Hotel Twenty One

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

October 13, 2025
  • Depart Rome (flights not included in the package)

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodations

Standard Accommodations

  • Rome: Hotel Twenty One

Pricing

Package Cost
$3,750

Optional Add-ons

Travel Protection
Quote provided after registration*
Single Room Supplement
$1,062/person

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

*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.

Led by

Group Leader
Deacon Omar Gutiérrez
Dcn. Omar Gutiérrez is the President and Executive Director of the Evangelium Institute. A former resident of Rome when he studied theology there, Dcn. Omar brings his love of the faith, theological insights, and knowledge of the Eternal City to this pilgrimage in the hopes of bringing every participant closer to Christ and His Church.

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: October 7, 2025
  • Arrival time: Arrive by 3:00 p.m.
  • Arrival airport: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO)
  • Arrival transfer: Pilgrims will be transferred to Hotel Twenty One.
  • Depart on: October 13, 2025
  • Departure time: Depart at or after 11:00 a.m.
  • Departure airport: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO)
  • Departure transfer: Pilgrims will be transferred to the airport in one group in the morning.

More Details

  • Verso Pilgrimage Director (Groups of 40+ pilgrims get dedicated director)
  • Roundtrip airfare
  • Passport, visa, or luggage fees
  • Airport transfers to/from U.S. departure city
  • Any personal purchases
  • Any meals not indicated on itinerary
  • Any required COVID tests or vaccinations
  • Recommended travel protection with Cancel for Any Reason coverage
  • Anything else not explicitly mentioned as included

Payment Schedule

Group will administer registration and submit payments to Verso Ministries on behalf of pilgrims.

Final package price is estimated. Pricing is based on currency exchange rates as of March 2024. Any drastic fluctuations in currency exchange rates could affect the final pilgrimage 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.

  • After deposit & 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

*Free cancellation (if deposit is made more than 180 days 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.

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

 

Want to arrive or depart outside of the designated times?

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

 

Want help arranging your flights?

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I travel with Verso Ministries?

At Verso, we believe in crafting pilgrimages that offer you a view of God’s world and his work in it that you can’t get anywhere else.    We believe that everything – from the holy sites, to the meals, to daily Mass, to your fellow pilgrims – shape the ways God can speak to you, which means we’re intentional about it all.  We believe a pilgrimage isn’t just the days you travel, but it’s how you prepare – from the moment you sign up, to the days and weeks after you arrive home. We shepherd you through the entire process so you can achieve the most transformative experience possible.  We’re not just travel experts; we’re experts in Catholic pilgrimage.
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Who would I be traveling with on pilgrimage?

If a pilgrimage is open to all, registration is open to any pilgrim wishing to participate. As such, our groups welcome a diverse range of pilgrims, from families and married couples to single travellers and retired adults, giving you the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.
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What risks are involved with pilgrimage?

As with any travel, particularly international, it is important to be aware of your surroundings. We monitor travel conditions for the countries our groups visit, and our on-location partners keep us informed of potentially disruptive events, situations, and conditions that might affect travel. If travel to the country is not recommended by the U.S. and/or local authorities, we handle the particulars on a case-by-case basis and update our pilgrims accordingly. To mitigate risk, we encourage all of our pilgrims to purchase travel protection to minimize losses from unforeseen causes, such as travel delays or cancellations and lost baggage.
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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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5 Benefits of Going on a Pilgrimage

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

In Via: Journey Through Rome’s Station Churches

What Our Pilgrims Have to Say

Father Kuhn

Jocelyn

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