Rome Jubilee of People with Disabilities – April-May 2025

Pilgrimage to Italy

Trip Date:
Apr 26, 2025
- May 2, 2025
Group Type
Open
Activity Level
Moderate
Price
From $3,298
Deposit $500
Hosted by
JD and Kate Flynn

Trip Overview

Join JD & Kate Flynn, in partnership with Verso Ministries, on pilgrimage to the Jubilee of People with Disabilities. Gather with the universal Church in Rome to recognize the dignity of those with disabilities and honor the unique gifts they bring to the Church and the world. This handcrafted journey invites you into a prayerful, authentic, and joyful encounter with the centuries-old practice of Jubilee pilgrimage. Visit Major Basilicas of Rome, enter through the Holy Doors, embrace the Holy Father’s call to be pilgrims of hope, and participate in the Church’s celebration of the place people with disabilities have in the Body of Christ.

What’s Included?

  • Verso pilgrimage director
  • Local Tour Escort, supplemented by local guides
  • Verso Jubilee formation resources
  • Custom booklet for each pilgrim
  • All tickets and donations for included activities listed on itinerary
  • Standard accommodations in double, triple, and quad-occupancy rooms
  • Breakfast daily at hotel, 5 dinners
  • Audio headsets (if group is larger than 20)
  • Registration with Jubilee Committee, including access to events
  • Transportation on private motorcoach

Itinerary

April 26, 2025
  • Depart from U.S.
April 27, 2025
  • Arrive in Rome
  • Transfer from the Rome airport to the hotel and check-in
  • Welcome Mass at a local church near hotel
  • Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Meals Included: Dinner
April 28, 2025
  • Visit the Basilica of St. Mary Major, the oldest Marian shrine in the West containing a relic of the manger, and walk through the Holy Door, with the option for confession
  • Jubilee Mass in St. Peter’s Square at 5pm to open the Jubilee of People with Disabilities, one of the Jubilee Days designated by the Holy See as part of the Jubilee Year to celebrate the dignity and value of different groups of people who contribute to the richness and diversity of the Church community
  • Group dinner at a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
April 29, 2025
  • Morning Mass at a local church near hotel
  • The celebrations for the Jubilee of People with Disabilities continue on for a second day as part of the Church’s official recognition of the value and gifts which people with disabilities, being made to the image of God, bring to the Church and highlighting their unique place in making up the Body of Christ
  • Jubilee Meeting with Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at 11am
  • Jubilee Welcome Lunch in the Gardens of the City at 1pm
  • Jubilee Celebration Event in the Gardens of the City 3pm to 7pm
  • Group dinner at the hotel
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
April 30, 2025
  • Mass at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, the least crowded and most peaceful of Rome’s major basilicas, with a chance to pray at the tomb of St. Paul and walk through the Holy Door
  • Optional afternoon walking tour of Roman City Center, including Piazza Navona, the Pantheon (exterior), and various churches such as Sant’Agostino, the Gesú, Santi XII Apostoli, and more
  • Otherwise, free afternoon
  • Pizza-making class for a group dinner
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
May 1, 2025
  • Private Mass in the crypt at St. Peter’s Basilica, the heart of the Universal Church, followed by a tour of the Basilica and walk through the Holy Door
  • Optional afternoon visit to the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the Holy Stairs, and Santa Croce via public transportation
  • Otherwise, free afternoon
  • Farewell dinner in local restaurant
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
May 2, 2025
  • Transfer to airport and depart Rome
  • Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodations

Standard Accommodations

The hotel has double, triple, and quad configurations available. There is also the option to add a crib to a room for infants under 2.

Pricing

Package Cost
$3,298

Trip Savings

Children ages 2-12
Save $500/person
Infants Under 2 in Crib
Save $2,998/person

Optional Add-ons

Single Room Supplement (limited availability)
Contact Verso Ministries
Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide, meals, & hotels
$101/person
Travel Protection
Quote provided after registration*

Pricing listed per person in double, triple, or quad-occupancy rooms and does not include airfare.

A minimum of fifteen pilgrims (excluding infants) must register by January 24, 2025 in order for the pilgrimage to proceed.

The hotel has wheelchair accessible rooms, as well as triple and quad configurations suitable for families. Exact rooming structure will be determined following registration. If you are in need of a single room, please contact Verso Ministries at 574-383-9396 or hello@versoministries.com.

*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.

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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: April 27, 2025
  • Arrival time: Arrive by 12:00 P.M.
  • Arrival airport: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO)
  • Arrival transfer: Transfer as one group from the airport to the hotel.
  • Depart on: May 2, 2025
  • Departure time: Depart any time on May 2
  • Departure airport: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO)
  • Departure transfer: Transfer as one group from the hotel to the airport.

More Details

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

Payment Schedule

All payments are submitted by individual pilgrims to Verso Ministries according to the payment schedule listed below:

  • $1649 deposit / person due at the time of registration
  • Final balance due February 20, 2025

Those that had previously submitted a deposit to Verso Ministries will have that deposit applied to their account following registration.

Final package price is estimated. Pricing is based on currency exchange rates as of December 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 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 until February 19, 2025: 65% of the trip cost
  • February 20, 2025 or after: 100% of trip cost (no refund given)

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.

If the pilgrimage is canceled due to low registration, Verso Ministries will refund all registered pilgrims all monies paid.

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

 

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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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How do I book optional add-ons, extensions, group flights, pre-/post-stays at hotels, private transfers, etc.?

Including optional add-ons with your pilgrimage enhances your experience by facilitating a more in-depth immersion in your destination and streamlining the logistics. See more of your destination by joining an extension trip or arrange to arrive the day before the group so you are rested when the pilgrimage begins. If you are interested in enhancing your trip with an add-on, please email 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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Resources

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How to Prepare for Your Trip to Rome

The major Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls

What are the 4 Major Basilicas?

A journal with pen and flower laid on top.

5 Ways to Pray Before and During your Pilgrimage

What Our Pilgrims Have to Say

Father Kuhn

Jocelyn

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