Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston – Jubilee of Young People – July 2025

Pilgrimage to Italy

Trip Date:
Jul 27, 2025
- Aug 6, 2025
Group Type
Open
Activity Level
Difficult
Price
From $3,881
Deposit $500
Hosted by
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

Trip Overview

Join Verso Ministries and the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston on pilgrimage to the Jubilee of Young People and Assisi and be transformed by the beauty and universality of the Catholic Church during this historic Holy Year. This handcrafted journey invites you into a prayerful, authentic, and joyful encounter with the centuries-old practice of Jubilee pilgrimages. From special events with the pope and young people from around the world to visiting the pilgrim churches of Rome, we invite you to join us in the Eternal City and embrace the Holy Father’s call to be pilgrims of hope.

What’s Included?

  • Pilgrimage director, supplemented by local guides
  • Verso Jubilee formation resources
  • Catholic Chaplain
  • Custom booklet for each pilgrim
  • All tickets and donations for included activities listed on itinerary
  • Simple accommodations in double, triple, or quad-occupancy rooms
  • Breakfast daily at hotel, 7 lunch, 8 dinners
  • Registration with Jubilee Committee, including access to events, public transportation, & pilgrim kit
  • Fundraising resources
  • Bus transportation to and from Assisi
  • Opportunity for daily Mass
  • Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide(s), driver(s), hotel staff, and meals

Itinerary

July 27, 2025
  • Depart from U.S.
July 28, 2025
  • Arrive in Rome and check in to accommodations
  • Welcome Mass in a local church
  • Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Meals Included: Dinner
July 29, 2025
  • Guided Tours in morning: John Lateran (Jubilee Door), Holy Stairs, and Church of Santa Croce
  • Pilgrims will find lunch on your own while walking to St. Mary Major
  • Guided Tours in afternoon: Mary Major (Jubilee Door)
  • Afternoon/Evening: Opening Jubilee Mass: St. Peter Basilica
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
July 30, 2025
  • Mass as a group (Location TBD)
  • Guided Tour in morning (Early!): St. Peter’s Basilica (Jubilee Door)
  • Free afternoon to explore Rome.
    • Suggested Tour: City Center: Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Church of Mary Sopra Minerva, Church of Gesu, Church of St. Augustine
  • Evening Event: Adoration with Bishop Robert Barron hosted by USCCB at St. Paul Outside the Walls (Jubilee Door)
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
July 31, 2025
August 1, 2025
  • Catechesis Session with Bishop Italo Dell’Oro, CRS: Talk, Small Groups, and Mass at Sant’Alessio Church (Somascan Mother Church)
  • Confession available all day: Circus Maximus
  • Free afternoon/evening to Tour Rome
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
August 2, 2025
  • Begin with a pilgrimage to the Vigil site, typically a 12-15 mile walk
  • Settle in and enjoy different entertainment, shows, music, and prayer opportunities
  • In the evening, join the Pope and fellow pilgrims for a Vigil prayer service
  • That night, sleep under the stars and prepare for the final day
  • Overnight at Vigil site
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
August 3, 2025
  • The morning begins early with closing activities, including music, prayers, and the closing Papal Mass with the Pope
  • Then, walk back to the hotel to enjoy a hot shower and some last minute shopping or sight-seeing in Rome before enjoying a group dinner
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
August 4, 2025
  • Transfer to Assisi by bus
  • Visit to St. Mary of the Angels and the Portiuncula with Mass
  • Lunch in a local restaurant
  • Afternoon tour of the Old City of Assisi and the Basilica of St. Francis and Basilica of St. Clare
  • Free evening and dinner on your own
  • Overnight in Assisi
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
August 5, 2025
  • Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis (pending confirmation)
  • Free morning in Assisi to explore sites such as San Damiano or Santa Maria Maggiore with the tomb of Bl. Carlo Acutis
  • Transfer to Rome – Fiumicino area
  • Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant near Fiumicino
  • Overnight in Fiumicino
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
August 6, 2025
  • Depart Rome for U.S.
  • Meals Included: Breakfast

Accommodations

Simple Accommodations

  • Rome: 3* Hotel or Guesthouse

Pricing

Package Cost
$3,881

Optional Add-ons

Single Room Supplement (limited availability)
$1,199/person
Travel protection
Quote provided upon registration*

Pricing listed per person in double, triple, and quad-occupancy rooms and does not include airfare.
The number of available single-occupancy rooms is limited.

This pilgrimage is open to Young Adults ages 18-39.

*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 40 full-paying pilgrims.

Led by

Group Leader
Angie Pometto
Houston, TX

Angie Pometto is the Director for the Office of Young Adult and Campus Ministry in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Angie received her education from Franciscan University of Steubenville and the University of Notre Dame. For the past 20 years, she has served youth and young adults in Arlington, Va.; Indianapolis, Ind.; and Richmond, Va.; before coming to Texas in 2018. Angie has traveled to more than a dozen countries where she visited many grand churches, stood before the tombs of saints, and saw (from a distance) St. John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, and most recently, Pope Francis.

Chaplain
Fr. Zachary Muldrow
Kindwood, TX
Fr. Zachary Muldrow was raised in Crosby, Tx with his 3 sisters. After discerning a possible vocation to the priesthood throughout high school, he was accepted as a Seminarian for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. He studied philosophy at the University of Dallas and Holy Trinity Seminary and Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary and the University of St. Thomas before being ordained a priest by Cardinal DiNardo in June of 2023. He is currently the Parochial Vicar at Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus Catholic Church in Kingwood. He enjoys hiking, reading and archery. His favorite things about being a priest thus far have been accompanying couples as they prepare for Holy Matrimony and serving as the Chaplain for the Scouts in the archdiocese.  

Flights

Pilgrims are responsible for booking their own flights to/from the pilgrimage using the information below regarding airports and designated arrival/departure times.

  • Arrive by: July 28, 2025
  • Arrival time: Arrive by 12:00 P.M.
  • Arrival airport: Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)
  • Arrival transfer: Transfer to the hotel via taxi or public transit.
  • Depart on: August 6, 2025
  • Departure time: Depart any time on August 6
  • Departure airport: Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)
  • Departure transfer: Transfer to the airport via taxi or public transit.

More Details

  • Roundtrip airfare
  • Passport, visa, or luggage fees
  • Airport transfers to-from U.S. departure city
  • Airport transfers in Rome
  • Ground transportation other than what’s listed as included
  • Any personal purchases
  • Any required COVID tests or vaccinations
  • Meals while traveling
  • Drinks at meals
  • Recommended travel protection (optional add-on)
  • Anything else not explicitly mentioned as included

Payment Schedule

Date Amount Due
Deposit due upon registration $500 per person
October 31, 2024 25% of trip cost
December 31, 2024 25% of trip cost
February 28, 2025 25% of trip cost
March 31, 2025 Remaining 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. Pricing is based on currency exchange rates as of March 2024. 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 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 will be charged per person, per booking. Cancellation fees apply to individual pilgrims who cancel their booking.

Cancellations are possible at any time, but refunds are subject to cancellation fees at the rates listed here.

Date Non-Refundable Amount
After deposit* $500 per person
August 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024 25% of trip cost
October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024  50% of trip cost
January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025 75% of trip cost
April 1, 2025 or after 100% of trip cost (no refund given)

*Pilgrims have 24 hours from the time of booking to cancel their pilgrimage without penalty, as long as the pilgrimage was booked on or before March 31, 2025.

Any cancellation charges incurred from other suppliers or vendors (flight, lodging, ground transportation, tickets, Jubilee registration, 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 180 days or less prior to departure unless otherwise noted.

More information about the Jubilee Year and Verso’s Jubilee pilgrimages can be found here.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 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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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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What is the Jubilee Year? Why is it important?

Click here to learn more about the Jubilee Year and why Jubilee pilgrimages are important in the life of the Church. Additionally, check out our Pilgrim Support Center for answers to more frequently asked questions!
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Resources

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In Via: Journey Through Rome’s Station Churches

A picture of the cieling of St. Peter's Basilica.

Finding the Saints in Rome

Rain drops falling into water.

God Bless

What Our Pilgrims Have to Say

Father Kuhn

Jocelyn

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