St. Charles Borromeo Church Italy – May-June 2026

Pilgrimage to Italy

Trip Date:
May 25, 2026
- Jun 2, 2026
Group Type
Private
Activity Level
Moderate
Price
From $3,984
Deposit $500
Hosted by
Charles Borromeo Parish
or call us at (574) 383-9396

Trip Overview

Join St. Charles Borromeo Church and Verso Ministries on a pilgrimage to Italy and be transformed by the beauty and universality of the Catholic Church. From Rome, where the ancient streets overflow with history, to the peaceful countryside villages of Assisi and Orvieto, walk in the footsteps of fantastic saints and encounter firsthand the ever-unfolding story of the Church. Through conversations over delicious Italian cuisine, prayer in the world’s most iconic churches, and immersion into all the beauty and culture Italy has to offer, this pilgrimage will inspire you to marvel at the work God has done through the Church and draw you into deeper relationship with Christ.

What’s Included?

  • Local, licensed tour guide(s)
  • Roundtrip group flight (if group flight package is selected)
  • Airport/hotel transfers in Italy (if group flight package is selected)
  • Transportation on private motorcoach
  • Metro pass in Rome (for days 3, 4, 5)
  • Accommodations in double, triple, and quad-occupancy rooms (single rooms available on a limited basis)
  • Meals as indicated on itinerary
  • Opportunity for daily Mass
  • Tickets for included activities
  • Audio headset for each pilgrim
  • Verso pilgrimage booklets and pilgrim kits
  • Preparation and follow-up materials
  • Pack & Prep Meeting for all pilgrims

Itinerary

May 25, 2026
  • Depart the U.S. on your overnight flight to Rome
May 26, 2026
  • Arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport
  • Transfer to St Paul Outside the Walls, where St Paul is buried, and celebrate an Opening Mass
  • Transfer to the hotel
  • Welcome Dinner in a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Rome

Accommodations: Hotel Casa Ravasco

Meals included: Dinner

The major Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
May 27, 2026
  • Papal Audience (pending the Holy Father’s schedule)
  • Free time for lunch on your own
  • After lunch, enjoy a guided walking tour of the churches and piazzas of central Rome
  • Visit the Basilica of St Mary Major, home of a relic of the Bethlehem manger and the tomb of Pope Francis
  • Free evening and dinner on your own
  • Overnight in Rome

Accommodations: Hotel Casa Ravasco

Meals included: Breakfast

May 28, 2026
  • Mass at the Papal Basilica of St. John Lateran, the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome where a relic of the table of the Last Supper is kept
  • Prayerfully climb the Scala Santa, the Holy Stairs that Christ climbed on his way to his trial, brought to Rome from Jerusalem by St. Helena
  • Visit the Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme and venerate the relics from Christ’s Passion
  • Free afternoon to explore
  • Consider visiting the sites of Ancient Rome, including the Colosseum and Roman Forum
  • Pizza-making at a restaurant for dinner
  • Overnight in Rome

Accommodations: Hotel Casa Ravasco

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

May 29, 2026
  • Mass in the Crypt at St. Peter’s Basilica, followed by a tour of the Basilica, including time to pray at the tomb of Pope St. John Paul II and to see Michelangelo’s Pieta
  • Scavi Tour (pending availability)
  • Late afternoon entrance to the Vatican Museums, home of the Sistine Chapel (tickets only, no guided tour)
  • Overnight in Rome

Accommodations: Hotel Casa Ravasco

Meals included: Breakfast

May 30, 2026
  • Free morning
  • After lunch, depart by bus for Assisi
  • Celebrate Mass at Santa Maria degli Angeli and see the Porziuncola, where St. Francis founded the Franciscans and where he died
  • Dinner in Assisi
  • Overnight in Assisi

Accommodations: Monastero Santa Colette

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

May 31, 2026
  • Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis, where St. Francis is buried and decorated with murals by Giotto
    Guided tour of the Old City of Assisi, including the Basilica of St. Francis and Basilica of St. Clare, where the San Damiano Crucifix is held along with the tomb of St. Clare
  • Free afternoon in Assisi to have lunch and explore the peaceful medieval town and visit Santa Maria Maggiore and the tomb of Bl. Carlo Acutis, San Damiano Monastery, the Cathedral of San Rufino, Chiesa Nuova, or the fortress of Rocca Maggiore
  • Dinner on your own
  • Overnight in Assisi

Accommodations: Monastero Santa Colette

Meals included: Breakfast

June 1, 2026
  • Depart Assisi for Orvieto, and visit the Church of San Domenico, where St. Thomas Aquinas lived from 1263-1264
  • Celebrate a Closing Mass at the Duomo in Orvieto, the majestic Basilica housing the Eucharistic Miracle of Bolsena, which was the inspiration for Thomas Aquinas’s Eucharistic hymns
  • Conclude the pilgrimage with a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Rome (Fiumicino) near the airport

Accommodations: BB Fiera 2

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

June 2, 2026
  • Transfer to the airport and depart on your journey home

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodations

Simple Accommodations

Pricing

Package Cost
$3,984

Trip Savings

Land-only package (no flights included)
-$1,030/person

Optional Add-ons

Single room supplement (limited availability)
$801/person
Prepaid gratuities
$133/person
Travel protection
Quote provided after registration*

Pricing listed per person in double-occupancy rooms and includes 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
Stacey Huneck
Fort Wayne, IN

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.

Arrival Flight Information

  • Travel Date: May 25, 2026
  • Air Canada Flight #AC8910:
    • Departs Chicago (ORD) at 3:45 PM.
    • Arrives in Toronto (YYZ) at 6:30 PM.
  • Air Canada Flight #AC906:
    • Departs Toronto (YYZ) at 9:20 PM.
    • Arrives in Rome (FCO) at 11:45 A.M. (next day)

Departure Flight Information

  • Travel Date: June 2, 2026
  • Air Canada Flight #AC891:
    • Departs Rome (FCO) at 12:25 P.M.
    • Arrives in Toronto (YYZ) at 4:00 P.M.
  • Air Canada Flight #AC8911:
    • Departs Toronto (YYZ) at 6:35 P.M.
    • Arrives in Chicago (ORD) at 7:29 P.M.

Hotel Transfer Information

  • Pilgrims on the group flight will be transferred to/from the airport together.

Arrival Flight Information

  • Arrive by: May 26, 2026
  • Arrival time: At or before 11:45 A.M.
  • Arrival airport: Rome Fiumicino (FCO)

Departure Flight Information

  • Depart on: June 2, 2026
  • Departure time: any time
  • Departure airport: Rome Fiumicino (FCO)

Airport transfer:

  • Arrange your own transfer to the hotel/airport via taxi or public transit.

More Details

  • Roundtrip group flight (if group flight package is not selected)
  • Airport/hotel transfers in Italy (if group flight package is not selected)
  • Airport transfers to/from Chicago O’Hare
  • Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide(s), driver(s), hotel staff, and meals (optional add on)
  • Verso Pilgrimage Director (included if group is 30+ pilgrims)
  • Passport, visa, or luggage fees
  • 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

  • Deposit due upon registration: $500 per person
  • January 25, 2026: Final balance

 

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations of individual pilgrims must be made in writing (email or letter) to Verso Ministries. 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.

  • Within 2 weeks of deposit: Free cancellation*
  • 14 days 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

Need assistance? Contact us at hello@versoministries.com or call us at (574) 383-9396.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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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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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Resources

Discover helpful guides and tips to prepare for your pilgrimage and enrich your journey with Verso Ministries.

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5 Benefits of Going on a Pilgrimage

7 Must-Know Facts About Blessed Carlo Acutis

The 7 Traditional Pilgrimage Churches of Rome

What Our Pilgrims Have to Say

Father Kuhn

Jocelyn

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