Frassati & Acutis Canonizations – September 2025

Pilgrimage to Canonizations of Frassati and Acutis

Trip Date:
Sep 3, 2025
- Sep 8, 2025
Group Type
Open
Activity Level
Moderate
Price
From $2,498
Deposit $2,498
Hosted by
Verso Ministries

Trip Overview

Join Verso Ministries on a Jubilee pilgrimage to Rome for the canonizations of Bl. Carlo Acutis and Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati, Verso’s beloved patron. Visit the majestic basilicas of Rome, celebrate Carlo and Pier Giorgio’s sainthood with the Holy Father in St. Peter’s Square, and experience the centuries-old practice of Jubilee pilgrimages. Through prayer, fellowship, and immersion in the heart of the Church, our pilgrimage will bring these Italian young men’s stories of faith to life and inspire you to draw into deeper relationship with Christ.

Pilgrims are also invited to join us on an optional pre-extension to Turin!

What’s Included?

  • Local, professional tour escort supplemented by local guides
  • Standard accommodations in double-occupancy rooms
  • All tickets and donations for included activities listed on itinerary
  • Transportation on private motorcoach or public transportation
  • Opportunity for daily Mass
  • Verso Jubilee formation resources
  • Custom booklet for each pilgrim
  • Breakfast daily at hotel, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
  • Audio headsets

Itinerary

August 31, 2025

Day 1 – Sunday, August 31 – Depart the U.S.

  • Depart the U.S. on your overnight flight to Turin

 

Day 2 – Monday, September 1 – Arrive in Turin (D)

  • Arrive in Turin and transfer to the hotel via taxi or public transportation
  • 3pm: Gather as a group in the hotel lobby to begin the pilgrimage
  • Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady Help of Christians, with the tombs of Sts Don Bosco and Dominic Savio
  • Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Turin

 

Day 3 – Tuesday, September 2 – Frassati in Turin (B)

  • Walking tour of the significant churches in Frassati’s life
    • Santa Maria dell Graze: his parish church where he was baptized, received his first Communion, and confirmation
    • Santa Maria di Piazza: where he would spend all night in adoration
    • San Domenico: where he made his vows as a Lay Dominican
    • Basilica of the Consolata: where he based his charitable work (also a favorite spot of St John Bosco and home of the tomb of St Joseph Cafasso)
  • Lunch on your own
  • Mass and tour of the Cathedral of St John the Baptist, with veneration of the tomb of Bl Pier Giorgio
  • Visit the Shroud Museum
  • Overnight in Turin

 

Day 4 – Wednesday, September 3 – Pollone, Oropa (B, L)

  • Transfer to Pollone
  • Visit the Villa Ametis, the Frassatis’ summer home, with relics of Bl Pier Giorgio
  • Visit the cemetery and pray in the Frassati family crypt, where Bl Pier Giorgio was originally buried 
  • Lunch in a local restaurant
  • Continue on to Oropa
  • Celebrate Mass at the Sanctuary of Oropoa, one of the oldest Marian shrines in the world, followed by time to explore
  • Visit the Sacro Monte, a UNESCO World Heritage Site depicting the life of Mary
  • Overnight in Turin

 

Day 5 – Thursday, September 4 – Transfer to Rome (B)

  • Take the high-speed train from Turin to Rome (~5 hours)
  • Transfer from Termini train station to the hotel
  • 3pm: Join up with the Canonization group in the hotel lobby
September 3, 2025
  • Depart the U.S. on your overnight flight to Rome
September 4, 2025
  • Arrive in Rome and transfer to the hotel via taxi or public transportation
  • 3pm: Gather as a group in the hotel lobby to begin the pilgrimage
  • Transfer to St Paul Outside the Walls, with Mass and entrance through the Holy Door
  • Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Rome

Meals Included: Dinner

Accommodations: TBD

September 5, 2025
  • Morning Mass at St Peter’s Basilica, with entrance through the Holy Door, followed by a guided tour, during which you’ll see Michelangelo’s Pieta and pray at the tomb of St John Paul II
  • Lunch on your own
  • Enjoy a guided walking tour of the piazzas and churches in Rome’s city center
  • Free evening to explore the city with dinner on your own
  • Overnight in Rome

Meals Included: Breakfast

Accommodations: TBD

September 6, 2025
  • Visit the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome housing a relic of the table of the Last Supper, with entrance through the Holy Door
  • Across the street, prayerfully climb the Scala Santa, the Holy Stairs climbed by Christ during the Passion and brought from the Holy Land by St. Helena
  • Continue on to the Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme and venerate the Passion relics
  • Group lunch at a local restaurant
  • Mass at the Basilica of St. Mary Major, which contains a relic of Christ’s manger, with entrance through the Holy Door and the opportunity to visit the tomb of Pope Francis
  • Free time and a good opportunity to see the Colosseum and Roman Forum
  • Overnight in Rome

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodations: TBD

September 7, 2025
  • Canonization Mass of Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati and Bl Carlo Acutis in St. Peter’s Square
  • Free final afternoon in Rome
  • Celebratory Dinner as a group at a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Rome

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodations: TBD

September 8, 2025
  • Breakfast in hotel
  • Transfer to Rome airport via taxi or public transportation and depart on your journey home

Meals included: Breakfast

Pricing

Package Cost
$2,498

Optional Add-ons

Turin Pre-Extension
$999/persion (double-occupancy)
Core Package Single Room Supplement (limited availability)
$785/person
Extension Single Room Supplement (limited availability)
$375/person
Travel Protection
Quote provided after registration*

Pricing listed per person in double-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

Rates assume a minimum of 20 full-paying pilgrims.

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: September 4, 2025
  • Arrival time: Arrive by 12:00 P.M.
  • Arrival airport: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO)
  • Arrival transfer: Pilgrims will transfer via taxi or public transportation from the airport to the hotel.
  • Arrive by: September 1, 2025
  • Arrival time: Arrive by 12:00 P.M.
  • Arrival airport: Turin-Caselle Airport (TRN)
  • Arrival transfer: Pilgrims will transfer via taxi or public transportation from the airport to the hotel.
  • Depart on: September 8, 2025
  • Departure time: Depart any time on September 8
  • Departure airport: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO)
  • Departure transfer: Transfer to the airport via taxi or public transit.

More Details

  • Roundtrip airfare
  • Passport, visa, or luggage fees
  • Any personal purchases
  • Any required COVID tests or vaccinations
  • Meals while traveling, as well as 2 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Drinks at meals
  • Recommended travel protection (optional add-on)
  • Gratuities for pilgrimage director, meals, & hotel staff
  • Anything else not explicitly mentioned as included

Payment Schedule

All payments are submitted by individual pilgrims to Verso Ministries according to the payment schedule listed below:

  • Final balance due at registration

Final package price is estimated. Pricing is based on currency exchange rates as of June 2025. 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. If the group chooses to cancel its pilgrimage in its entirety, Verso Ministries retains the group deposit and will refund pilgrims any money paid.

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

Date Non-Refundable Amount
After deposit*
100% of trip cost (no refund given)

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.

 

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

  • Need to book? Contact us at hello@versoministries.com or call us at (574) 383-9396.

 

Want help arranging your flights?

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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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Resources

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

The major Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls

What are the 4 Major Basilicas?

What to know about the 2025 Jubilee

Why Rome?

Two pilgrims looking out atop a mountain as a metaphor for becoming the best versions of themselves.

Becoming the Best Version of Yourself Through Pilgrimage

What Our Pilgrims Have to Say

Father Kuhn

Jocelyn

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