Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana Italy – May 2025

Pilgrimage to Italy

Trip Date:
May 15, 2025
- May 23, 2025
Group Type
Private
Activity Level
Difficult
Price
From $2,885
Deposit $175
Hosted by
Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana

Trip Overview

Join Verso Ministries and the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana for a handcrafted pilgrimage to Italy inspired by Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati. Embrace the Holy Father’s call to be pilgrims of hope and immerse yourself the global Church in Rome for the historic Jubilee year. Travel to Turin to pray at the tomb of Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati and venerate the Shroud. Venture to new heights and be renewed by a day of hiking in the Italian Alps.

What’s Included?

  • Local, licensed tour manager
  • Standard accommodations in double, triple, or quad-occupancy rooms
  • Airport/hotel transfers
  • Breakfast daily at hotel, 4 dinners
  • Opportunity for daily Mass
  • Tickets for included activities
  • Verso pilgrimage booklets and pilgrim kits
  • Preparation and follow up materials
  • Transportation on private motorcoach (Days 2, 6, 7, 9)
  • Audio headsets

Itinerary

May 15, 2025
  • Depart the U.S. and begin your pilgrimage journey
May 16, 2025
  • Arrive Rome
  • Celebrate Mass at Saint Paul Outside the Walls, with the opportunity to walk through the holy door
  • Welcome Dinner
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Accommodations: Hotel Donna Laura or similar
  • Meals included: Dinner
May 17, 2025
  • Morning Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, followed by the opportunity to walk through the holy door and guided visit to the Basilica
  • Free time to climb the cupola, celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation, or other private devotions
  • Afternoon Scavi Tour (pending availability) or free time
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Accommodations: Hotel Donna Laura or similar
  • Meals included: Breakfast
May 18, 2025
  • Mass and tour of the Pontifical North American College
  • Attend the Angelus in St. Peter’s Square (time permitting, pending the Holy Father’s schedule)
  • Journey to Saint John Lateran and Saint Mary Major basilicas, with the opportunity to walk through the holy doors
  • Pray with the Passion Relics at the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem and on the “Holy Stairs”
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Accommodations: Hotel Donna Laura or similar
  • Meals included: Breakfast
May 19, 2025
  • Free day to explore Rome on your own
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Accommodations: Hotel Donna Laura or similar
  • Meals included: Breakfast
May 20, 2025
  • Depart Rome and travel to Milan via train (time permitting, visit to Basilica of St. Ambrose and/or Milan Cathedral)
  • Transfer to Turin
  • Mass at the Cathedral in Turin with the opportunity to pray at the tomb of Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati and venerate the Shroud of Turin (pending shroud display)
  • Overnight in Turin
  • Accommodations: Hotel Miramonti or similar
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
May 21, 2025
  • Visit to the Basilica of Our Lady Help of Christians to venerate the tombs of Sts. Don Bosco and Dominic Savio
  • Transfer to Pollone and celebrate Mass at the home of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
  • Overnight in Oropa
  • Accommodations: Santuario d’Oropa
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
May 22, 2025
  • Day of hiking in the Alps at the Oropa Sanctuary
  • Overnight in Oropa
  • Accommodations: Santuario d’Oropa
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
May 23, 2025
  • Transfer to Milan airport
  • Depart Milan for U.S.
  • Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodations

Standard Accommodations

  • Rome: Hotel Donna Laura or similar
  • Turin: Hotel Miramonti or similar
  • Oropa: Santuario d’Oropa

Pricing

Package Cost
$2,885

Optional Add-ons

Double room supplement
$250/person
Single room supplement
$1,194/person
Pre-paid gratuities
TBD/person

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

*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 20 full-paying pilgrims.

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.

  • Arrive by: May 15, 2025
  • Arrival time: Arrive by 11:00 a.m.
  • Arrival airport: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO)
  • Arrival transfer: Pilgrims will be transferred in one group from the Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to the hotel.
  • Depart on: May 23, 2025
  • Departure time: Depart at or after 11:00 a.m.
  • Departure airport: Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
  • Departure transfer: Pilgrims will be transferred in one group from the hotel to Milan Malpensa Airport.

May 15, 2025 – Indianapolis, IN (IND) to Rome, Italy (FCO)

  • American Airlines flight AA4306
    • Departing Indianapolis (IND) at 12:43 p.m.
    • Arriving New York (JFK) at 2:59 p.m
  • American Airlines flight AA236
    • Departing New York (JFK) at 4:55 p.m.
    • Arriving Rome (FCO) at 7:15 a.m. (next day, May 16)

May 23, 2025 – Milan, Italy (MXP) to Indianapolis, IN (IND)

  • American Airlines flight AA199
    • Departing Milan (MXP) at 11:10 a.m.
    • Arriving New York (JFK) at 2:10 p.m.
  • American Airlines flight AA1508
    • Departing New York (JFK) at 8:36 p.m.
    • Arriving Indianapolis (IND) at 10:55 p.m.

More Details

  • Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide(s), driver(s), hotel staff, and meals (optional add on)
  • Roundtrip airfare (if not traveling on group flight)
  • Transportation on private motorcoach (Days 3, 4, 5, 8)
  • Passport, visa, or luggage fees
  • Any personal purchases
  • Any meals not indicated on itinerary, as well as beverages at meals
  • Any required COVID tests or vaccinations
  • Recommended travel protection with Cancel for Any Reason coverage
  • Anything else not explicitly mentioned as included

Payment Schedule

All final balances are due 120 days before departure. Group payments can be made by check or bank transfer (note: for bank transfer, payment fees apply). Invoice adjustments will be assessed to the group leader/organization if changes are made within the final payment deadline that incur additional fees.

  • Group deposit – Upon signed agreement – $3,500 group deposit ($175 / person)
  • Payment – September 15, 2024 – $1,000 / person
  • Payment – November 15, 2024 – $1,000 / person
  • Final balance – 120 days prior to departure (January 15, 2025) – Expected final balance
  • Adjustments – 30 days upon return – (only if needed)

 

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*
  • 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

*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.

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

 

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

Why should I travel with Verso Ministries?

At Verso, we believe in crafting pilgrimages that offer you a view of God’s world and his work in it that you can’t get anywhere else.    We believe that everything – from the holy sites, to the meals, to daily Mass, to your fellow pilgrims – shape the ways God can speak to you, which means we’re intentional about it all.  We believe a pilgrimage isn’t just the days you travel, but it’s how you prepare – from the moment you sign up, to the days and weeks after you arrive home. We shepherd you through the entire process so you can achieve the most transformative experience possible.  We’re not just travel experts; we’re experts in Catholic pilgrimage.
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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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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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Resources

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A metaphor of one of the benefits of going on a pilgrimage, a highway comes into sharp focus through a camera lens.

5 Benefits of Going on a Pilgrimage

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

Finding the Saints in Rome

Verso-Mothers-Day

To Jesus Through Mary: May as a Map to God

What Our Pilgrims Have to Say

Father Kuhn

Jocelyn

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