St. John Vianney and St. Joseph Parishes Canada – September 2025

Pilgrimage to Canada

Trip Date:
Sep 22, 2025
- Sep 27, 2025
Group Type
Open
Activity Level
Moderate
Price
From $2,722
Deposit $500
Hosted by
Saint John Vianney and Saint Joseph Parishes

Trip Overview

Join St. John Vianney and St. Joseph parishes with Verso Ministries on a journey to Canada to discover the healing site of St. Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal, learn about the life and ministry of St. Andre Bessette and the Congregation of Holy Cross, and explore the culture and history of the Canadian Church.

What’s Included?

  • Verso Pilgrimage Director traveling with the group
  • Roundtrip airfare (if selecting the group flight package)
  • Transportation on a private motorcoach, including driver gratuities
  • Accommodations in double-occupancy rooms, including taxes (single rooms available on a limited basis)
  • Meals as indicated on itinerary, including gratuities
  • Opportunity for daily Mass
  • Tickets for included activities
  • Audio headset for each pilgrim (if group size is 30+)
  • Verso pilgrimage booklets and pilgrim kits
  • Preparation and follow-up materials

Itinerary

September 22, 2025
  • Depart for Québec (YQB)
  • Transfer to hotel and check-in
  • Opening Mass and Dinner in Québec City
  • Overnight in Québec City

Accommodation: soon to be determined

Meals included: Dinner

September 23, 2025
  • Morning Mass and visit to the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, the oldest pilgrimage site in North America and healing shrine under the patronage of St Anne
  • Visit to the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the oldest church in Canada and the first Catholic parish in North America
  • Free evening in Québec City
  • Overnight in Québec City

Accommodations: soon to be determined

Meals included: Breakfast

September 24, 2025
  • Transfer to Montréal
  • Stop in Trois-Rivières and visit the Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap, Canada’s national Marian shrine and the second largest in North America, dedicated to Our Lady of the Cape
  • After free time for lunch, continue to Montréal and check in to hotel
  • Free evening to explore Montréal
  • Overnight in Montréal

Accommodations: Holiday Inn Montreal

Meals included: Breakfast

September 25, 2025
  • Pilgrimage to downtown Montréal churches, including Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral, St. Patrick’s Basilica, Notre Dame Basilica, and Notre Dame de Bon Secours
  • Group lunch in the Old City
  • Visit and Mass at the Saint Francis-Xavier Mission with the tomb of St. Kateri Tekakwitha
  • Overnight in Montréal

Accommodations: Holiday Inn Montreal

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

September 26, 2025
  • Full day visit to St Joseph’s Oratory, including Mass, tour, and free time to explore the grounds
  • Closing Dinner in downtown Montréal
  • Overnight in Montréal

Accommodations: Holiday Inn Montreal

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

September 27, 2025
  • Transfer to Montréal airport (YUL) and depart for home

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodations

Standard Accommodations

Accommodations for Quebec City will be announced soon.

Pricing

Package Cost
$2,722

Optional Add-ons

Group flight supplement
$700 per person
Single room supplement (limited availability)
$690 per person
Travel protection
Quote emailed after booking
Prepaid gratuities
TBD per person

Pricing listed per person in double-occupancy rooms and does/does not include airfare. The number of available single-occupancy rooms is limited. Rates assume a minimum of 20 full-paying pilgrims.

*Travel protection is calculated based on a variety of factors and optional plans are provided by Travel Insured International.

Led by

Group Leader
Amanda Vernon
Phoenix, AZ
Amanda Vernon Shaheen is a recording artist and author who has shared her music and faith across the U.S. and in six foreign countries, in venues as diverse as World Youth Day in Sydney and Madrid to singing the National Anthem at Lambeau Field for Monday Night Football. Amanda has released 8 original albums, and many singles on Spotify and YouTube, along with scripture reflections on the #1 prayer app, Hallow. Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Amanda resides in Goodyear, Arizona with her husband and their four children, where she is also the Music Minister of St. John Vianney Parish.
Chaplain
Fr. Matt Fase, CSC
South Bend, IN
Fr. Matt Fase, CSC is the Pastor of St. Joe Parish in South Bend, the Chair of the Holy Cross Parish Planning Commission, and has been elected as a counselor to the Provincial of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Fr. Matt knows much of redemptive suffering: not only is he a Holy Cross Religious—whose motto is “Hail the Cross, Our Only Hope”—but he’s also a life-long fan of the Detroit Lions.

Flights

Pilgrims may arrange their own airfare based on the designated arrival/departure times provided.

There will also be an optional group flight available for this pilgrimage. Details will be forthcoming for pilgrims who select the group flight supplement, approximately one month before departure.

  • Arrival date: September 22, 2025
  • Arrival time: By 2:00 p.m. on September 22
  • Arrival airport: Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
  • Arrival transfer: If group flight: transportation will be provided. Otherwise, pilgrims will transfer to the hotel on their own using taxi or public transportation.
  • Departure date: September 27, 2025
  • Departure time: Any time
  • Departure airport: Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
  • Departure transfer: If group flight: transportation will be provided.
  • Otherwise, pilgrims will transfer to the hotel on their own using taxi or public transportation.

More Details

  • Gratuities for pilgrimage director and guide(s)
  • Roundtrip airfare (if not selecting the group flight package)
  • Checked bag
  • Passport, visa, or luggage fees Mass donations
  • Any personal purchases
  • Any meals not indicated on itinerary, as well as beverages at
  • Any required COVID tests or vaccinations
  • Recommended travel protection with Cancel for Any Reason coverage
  • Anything else not explicitly mentioned as included

Payment Schedule

Deposit upon registration – $1,000/person

60 days prior – Final balance, including core package price plus any additional add-ons

 

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.

  • 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

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.

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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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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Who can I contact for more information?

Our team is eager to help and is available 9am-5pm EST by phone at 574-383-9396 or by email at hello@versoministries.com
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Resources

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