Join Verso Ministries and The Pillar for a historic pilgrimage to St. Louis and Peoria as we gather with Catholics from across the country to celebrate the beatification of Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. Walk in the footsteps of one of the most influential Catholic voices in American history, whose preaching, writings, and witness helped shape the faith of millions. Through liturgies, prayer, and joyful fellowship with fellow Pillar readers, this pilgrimage will deepen your love for Christ and renew your appreciation for the enduring legacy of Fulton Sheen and the Church in America.
Register today! Space is limited, and the deadline to register is June 15, 2026.
Accommodations have been secured at a centrally-located, 4* hotel in St. Louis. Exact location to be announced soon!
Pricing listed per person in double, triple, and quad-occupancy rooms and does not include airfare. Pricing assuming Expo ticket prices at $50 / person and will adjust accordingly if pricing is different than the estimate. Quoted rates may fluctuate based on accommodation selection and availability. Final pricing may adjust based any significant changes in currency exchange rates.
Rates assume a minimum of 30 full-paying pilgrims.
Child pricing is based on a child aged 2-14 (on the day of arrival), traveling with their family, and staying in a triple or quad-based occupancy room. Children under 2 are free of charge.
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.
Before co-founding The Pillar, JD Flynn was editor-in-chief of Catholic News Agency. Before that, he was chancellor of the Archdiocese of Denver, and a senior advisor to Bishop James Conley in the Diocese of Lincoln. He has an MA in theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville, and a JCL in canon law from the Catholic University of America.
JD is a member of the College of Fellows at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, has served a consultor to the USCCB, and is published in the Washington Post, the New York Post, First Things, The Lamp, National Review, and in various Catholic publications.
Before co-founding The Pillar, Ed Condon worked as the DC editor of the Catholic News Agency and was an associate editor of the Catholic Herald. His journalistic work has appeared in publications including the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, National Review, the Washington Examiner, the Spectator, the Bulwark, First Things, as well as several academic and legal journals.
Ed is also a practicing canon lawyer, having worked in dioceses across three continents and the Holy See. Previously he spent nearly ten years working in professional politics in the United Kingdom.
Pilgrims are responsible for booking their own flights to/from the pilgrimage using the information below regarding airports and designated arrival/departure times.
Deposit due upon registration – $500/person
Final balance due 90 days prior to departure – Final balance
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. Prices are based on the current exchange rate. Any drastic fluctuations in currency exchange rates could affect the final pilgrimage 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 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.
*Free cancellation (if deposit is made more than 180 days prior to departure)
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.
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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