Holy Family Parish and Verso Ministries will embark on pilgrimage to Rome, Milan and Turin to walk in the footsteps of early martyrs like St. Paul or newly canonized saints like St. Pier Giorgio Frassati. Pilgrims will visit majestic places of prayer which also steward great works of art, such as St. Peter’s Basilica with Michelangelo’s Pieta or Santa Maria delle Grazie with Da Vinci’s Last Supper. Travel to Italy and get the chance to experience the remarkable history and beauty of the Catholic Church.
Accommodations: Hotel Twenty One or similar
Meals included: Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Twenty One or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel Twenty One or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Twenty One or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodations: Hotel Twenty One or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodations: BB Hotel Sant’Ambrogio or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodations: BB Hotel Sant’Ambrogio or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodations: BB Hotel Sant’Ambrogio or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Meals included: Breakfast
Standard Accommodations
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.
Father Brian Geary grew up in Mokena, Illinois, and was ordained for the Diocese of Joliet in 2022. He currently serves as Parochial Vicar at Holy Family Parish in Shorewood. He holds degrees in music, philosophy, and theology. Father Brian looks forward to sharing his love of history, the Church, and the saints, as we embark on this pilgrimage to the center of our faith.
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.
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Arrival Flight Information
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Airport Transfer
Payment Schedule
Please note: Payment plans can be arranged if needed. Please contact us if you would like to pay in several installments. Final package price is estimated. Pricing is based on currency exchange rates as of September 2025. 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 of individual pilgrims must be made in writing (email or letter) to Verso Ministries. Individual pilgrims should cancel with their group leaders, who are then responsible for notifying Verso Ministries in writing (email or letter). Cancellations are possible at any time, but refunds are subject to cancellation fees at the rates listed here. Cancellation fees are for individual pilgrims. 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. We highly recommend the purchase of individual travel insurance.
*To qualify for free cancellation within 2 weeks of deposit, deposit must be made 180 days or more prior to departure.
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“Verso provided a safe, quality travel experience, but even more important – a transformative pilgrimage. You are making a solid choice when traveling with Verso and will not regret the decision.”
“It was the experience of a lifetime. This pilgrimage gave us a true glimpse of what it would be like to walk with Jesus in the Holy Land. Celebrating Mass, traveling with superb guides, and reflecting on Biblical passages enriched our love of the Holy Land and deepened our faith.”
“Who doesn’t love a trip that’s already perfectly planned for you? You don’t have to do much except come and experience the trip. I’m really grateful for Verso because they know what they’re doing.”
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