Trip Overview

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church warmly invites you to join us on a pilgrimage of a lifetime to France. In partnership with Verso Ministries, we’ll take a journey of faith, beauty, and healing. From the history of Lourdes to the magnificent French cathedrals, from the faith of the saints to the world’s best food. With so much to do, Verso has designed a pilgrimage that’s as intentional as it is infused with rich experiences. This sacred journey is more than just travel—it’s an opportunity to join with fellow community members for spiritual renewal, deep connection and meaningful reflection, and is a trip no Catholic would want to miss.

What’s Included?

  • Local, licensed professional guide for the duration of the pilgrimage
  • Airport/hotel transfers (if arriving/departing on group flight)
  • Transportation on private motorcoach and via train
  • Accommodations in double-occupancy rooms, including taxes (single rooms available on a limited basis)
  • Meals as indicated on itinerary, including wine at dinners
  • Opportunity for daily Mass
  • Tickets for included activities
  • Audio headset for each pilgrim
  • Verso pilgrimage booklets and pilgrim kits
  • Preparation and follow-up materials

Itinerary

September 22, 2027
  • Depart the U.S. on your overnight flight to Paris
September 23, 2027
  • Arrive in Paris
  • Transfer to the Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis, the first Gothic building and burial place of French monarchs, dedicated to St Denis, martyr and apostle to Paris
  • Entrance to the Crypt, the largest royal necropolis housing over 70 royal tombs
  • Celebrate an Opening Mass
  • Transfer to the hotel to check-in and freshen up
  • Welcome Dinner in a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Paris

Accommodations: Hotel La Conversation or similar

Meals Included: Dinner

September 24, 2027
  • Visit the St. Vincent de Paul Chapel and venerate his relics
  • Celebrate Mass at the Miraculous Medal Chapel, where Mary appeared to St Catherine Laboure and asked that a medal be created and worn in her honor, beginning the Miraculous Medal devotion
  • Time for lunch
  • Afternoon visit to the Basilica of Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, a sanctuary of perpetual adoration with an iconic dome offering some of the best views of Paris
  • Extended time for adoration and Vespers, and to explore the artistic Montmartre neighborhood
  • Overnight in Paris

Accommodations: Hotel La Conversation or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

September 25, 2027
  • Morning Mass (pending availability) and tour of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture, newly renovated following the fire of 2019
  • Visit Sainte-Chapelle, a thirteenth century royal chapel with the oldest and most famous stained glass in Paris depicting a total of 1,113 biblical scenes
  • Free afternoon and evening for exploring Paris, with lunch and dinner on your own
  • Consider crossing over Pont Neuf for lunch and an afternoon at the Louvre, the world’s largest art museum and home to da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”
  • Alternatively, walk over to the Church of Saint Etienne-du-Mont, built on the site of the sixth century Abbey of Sainte-Genevieve, and pray at the tomb of St Genevieve, the patroness of Paris
  • Overnight in Paris

Accommodations: Hotel La Conversation or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris
September 26, 2027
  • Morning transfer to Lisieux with en route stop at Chartres
  • Celebrate Mass and tour Chartres Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to having undergone only minor changes since its construction in the thirteenth century
  • Time for lunch before continuing on to Lisieux
  • Dinner at the hotel
  • Overnight in Lisieux

Accommodations: Hotel Kyriad Lisieux or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Chartres Cathedral, France
September 27, 2027
  • Spend the day discovering Lisieux with a guided tour of the Sanctuary of St Therese, which includes the Basilica of St. Therese, Les Buissonets (the childhood home of St Therese), and the Carmelite Convent, where she is buried
  • Celebrate Mass at the Basilica, where St Therese’s parents – SS. Louis and Zelie Martin – are buried
  • Free evening to enjoy dinner and explore the city on your own
  • Overnight in Lisieux

Accommodations: Hotel Kyriad Lisieux or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

September 28, 2027
  • Mass in the Cathedral of Saint Pierre, where St Therese made her first confession
  • Transfer to Paris train station, then take the high-speed train from Paris to Lourdes
  • Dinner at the hotel
  • Overnight in Lourdes

Accommodations: Hotel Beau Site or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

September 29, 2027
  • Celebrate Mass at the Sanctuary of Lourdes
  • Tour the Sanctuary, including the Chapel of Reconciliation, the Basilicas, the Grotto of Massabielle, and the Baths
  • Spend the afternoon at the Sanctuary and take time to participate in prayers at the Grotto, walk the Way of the Cross, visit the healing baths, or receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation
  • Participate in the nightly Rosary and torchlit procession
  • Overnight in Lourdes

Accommodations: Hotel Beau Site or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

September 30, 2027
  • Morning Mass at the Sanctuary
  • Explore the town on your own, including the museums of Moulin de Boly, where St Bernadette was born, and Le Cachot, where she lived with her family
  • Free afternoon to take part in a variety of devotional practices at the Sanctuary
  • Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant
  • Participate in the nightly Rosary and torchlit procession, time allowing after dinner
  • Overnight in Lourdes

Accommodations: Hotel Beau Site or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

October 1, 2027
  • Transfer to Toulouse airport and depart on your journey home

Meals Included: Breakfast

Accommodations

Simple/Standard/Premium Accommodations

Please Note: Pilgrims should reference their Pack & Prep Handout, distributed approximately one month prior to departure, for finalized accommodation details.

Pricing

Package Cost
$4,237

Trip Savings

Optional Add-ons

Optional Group Flight
flight quotes will be available 10 months prior to departure
Single room supplement (limited availability)
$1,019 / person
Prepaid gratuities
TBD / person
Travel Protection*
Quote provided after registration

Pricing listed per person in double/triple/quad-occupancy rooms and does not include airfare.

The number of available single-occupancy rooms is limited.

Rates assume a minimum of 20 full-paying pilgrims.

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.

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

More Details

  • Verso Pilgrimage Director (Groups of 30+ pilgrims get dedicated director)
  • Roundtrip airfare (optional add on for groups of 10+)
  • Gratuities for guide(s), driver(s), hotel staff, and meals (optional add on)
  • Passport, visa, or luggage fees
  • Any personal purchases
  • Any meals not indicated on the itinerary, as well as beverages at meals (other than wine at dinners)
  • 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/person
  • Final balance due 120 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.

  • Within 2 weeks of deposit: Free Cancellation*
  • 14 days after registration and 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.

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

  1. Pilgrims who register by themselves can indicate in their Pilgrim Portal that they would like to be matched with a roommate. Verso Ministries will make every effort to accommodate that request, however, cannot guarantee that this will be possible.
  2. If, by 90 days prior to departure, Verso has not been able to match a solo pilgrim with a roommate, the single room supplement will be applied to the pilgrim’s invoice and due for payment.
  3. If Verso is able to match a pilgrim with a roommate after they have paid the single room supplement, the pilgrim will be refunded the extra charge.

 

Arriving early or staying late? Pre-stay and post-stay options

 

Want to arrive or depart outside of the designated times?

  • Please note: If you arrive/depart outside of the designated times, private transfers (fee applies) can be arranged on your behalf. Airport transfers outside of the designated arrival/departure times are not included in the package pricing.
  • Need to book a private transfer? Contact us at hello@versoministries.com or call us at (574) 383-9396.

 

Want help arranging your flights?

Frequently Asked Questions

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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Why should I register now?

The sooner you register for the pilgrimage, the better! Pilgrimages can fill up quickly, especially if pilgrims decide to bulk register as a group, so registering as soon as you think you will be able to travel with us guarantees you a spot on open pilgrimages. If you register and find out you can no longer attend, as long as you registered more than 180 days prior to the departure and cancel within 14-days of registering, we will fully refund your deposit. Just send us a written confirmation of your cancellation and we will take care of the rest.
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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

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

Pilgrimage Sites of France

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5 Benefits of Going on a Pilgrimage

5 French Foods You Have to Try

What Our Pilgrims Have to Say

Father Kuhn

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