Ascend High School Pilgrimage Program
Offering high school students and their teachers the opportunity to enrich their faith, grow in community, and expand their horizons through a transformative Catholic pilgrimage, regardless of the size of your group.
Discover the heart of the universal Church on this handcrafted pilgrimage to Italy. Encounter God’s majesty in the beautiful Roman basilicas, pray at the tombs of monumental saints, and walk through the ruins of Ancient Rome and the peaceful Italian countryside. Through 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.
Big or small, your group belongs on this journey. Our Ascend high school pilgrimage program lets you join with other schools—no need to recruit a full group.
Accommodations: Hotel San Pietro or similar
Meals included: Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel San Pietro or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel San Pietro or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel San Pietro or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodations: Monastero Santa Colette or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodations: Monastero Santa Colette or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel Isola Sacra or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Meals included: Breakfast
Pricing listed per person in double, triple, or quad-occupancy rooms and does not include 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
If pilgrims traveling by themselves are unable to be matched with a roommate, the single room supplement may apply. See Additional Information section below for details.
Rates assume a minimum of 20 full-paying pilgrims.
Pilgrims are responsible for booking their own flights to/from the pilgrimage using the information below regarding airports and designated arrival/departure times.
Traveling with a group of 10 or more? Group flights are an optional add-on available to groups with at least ten travelers. Contact hello@versoministries.com for information on how to set this up.
Payment Schedule
Verso Ministries will administer registration and payment collection from individual pilgrims. Registration can be done directly on the Verso Ministries website whereby pilgrims can make their initial $500 deposit using a debit/credit card. All following payments would be accepted via check, money order, or debit/credit card. Customizable payment plans can be discussed depending on the needs of your group.
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
*To qualify for free cancellation within 2 weeks of deposit, deposit must be made 180 days or more prior to departure.
Important Information for Pilgrims Seeking to be Matched With a Roommate
“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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