St. Malachy – Jubilee of Young People – July 2025

Pilgrimage to Italy

Trip Date:
Jul 27, 2025
- Aug 4, 2025
Group Type
Private
Activity Level
Difficult
Price
From $4,395
Deposit $500
Hosted by
St. Malachy Catholic Church
or call us at (574) 383-9396

Trip Overview

Join Verso Ministries and St. Malachy Catholic Church 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. 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
  • Round-trip airfare
  • All tickets and donations for included activities listed on itinerary
  • Simple accommodations in double, triple, or quad-occupancy rooms
  • Breakfast daily at hotel, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
  • Registration with Jubilee Committee, including access to events, public transportation, & pilgrim kit
  • Fundraising resources

Itinerary

July 27, 2025
  • Depart from U.S.
July 28, 2025
  • Arrive in Rome
  • Welcome Mass in a local church
  • Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Meals Included: Dinner
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

Simple Accommodations

  • Rome: 3* Hotel or Guesthouse

Pricing

Package Cost
$4,395

Trip Savings

Land-Only Package (double-occupancy rooms, flights not included)
$2,695/person

Optional Add-ons

Single Room Supplement (limited availability)
$899/person
Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide, meals, & hotels
$139/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

Rates assume a minimum of 20 full-paying pilgrims.

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Flights

There is an optional group flight available for this pilgrimage. Details are below. Pilgrims may also arrange their own airfare based on the designated arrival/departure times provided.

  • Arrive by: July 28, 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: August 4, 2025
  • Departure time: Depart any time on August 4
  • Departure airport: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO)
  • Departure transfer: Transfer to the airport via taxi or public transit.

July 27, 2025

  • AA2062
    • Departing Indianapolis (IND) at 12:19PM
    • Arriving Charlotte (CLT) at 2:00PM
  • AA720
    • Departing Charlotte (CLT) at 6:50PM
    • Arriving Rome (FCO) at 9:50AM (Next day, July 28)

August 4, 2025

  • AA719
    • Departing Rome (FCO) at 1:10PM
    • Arriving Philadelphia (PHL) at 4:40PM
  • AA4637
    • Departing Philadelphia (PHL) at 6:30PM
    • Arriving Indianapolis (IND) at 8:47PM

More Details

  • Passport, visa, or luggage fees
  • Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide(s), driver(s), hotel staff, and meals (optional add-on)
  • 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

All pilgrims should pay the group leader/organization, who in turn will pay Verso. Please contact St. Malachy Catholic Church with any questions regarding payment plans.

 

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 will be charged per person, per booking. Cancellation fees apply to individual pilgrims who cancel their booking.

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

Date Non-Refundable Amount
After deposit* $500 per person
August 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024 25% of trip cost
October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024 50% of trip cost
January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025 75% of trip cost
April 1, 2025 or after 100% of trip cost (no refund given)

*Pilgrims have 24 hours from the time of booking to cancel their pilgrimage without penalty, as long as the pilgrimage was booked on or before March 31, 2025.

Any cancellation charges incurred from other suppliers or vendors (flight, lodging, ground transportation, tickets, Jubilee registration, 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 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.

 

Need to get around? Private transfers

  • Please note: If you arrive/depart outside of the designated times at the Rome airport, 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? 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

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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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 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 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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Resources

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In Via: Journey Through Rome’s Station Churches

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

Finding the Saints in Rome

The major Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls

What are the 4 Major Basilicas?

What Our Pilgrims Have to Say

Father Kuhn

Jocelyn

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