Jubilee of Teenagers Carlo Acutis Canonization – April 2025

Pilgrimage to Italy

Trip Date:
Apr 21, 2025
- Apr 28, 2025
Group Type
Open
Activity Level
Difficult
Price
From $3,395
Deposit $500
Hosted by
Verso Ministries

Trip Overview

Join Verso Ministries on a Jubilee pilgrimage to Italy for the canonization of Bl. Carlo Acutis, a young man with a passion for life, knack for computer science, and deep love of the Eucharist. Pray at Carlo’s tomb in Assisi, visit the majestic basilicas of Rome, celebrate Carlo’s sainthood with the Holy Father in St. Peter’s Square, and experience the centuries-old practice of Jubilee pilgrimages. Through prayer, fellowship, and walking in Carlo’s footsteps, our pilgrimage will bring this Italian teenager’s story of faith to life and inspire you to draw into deeper relationship with Christ.

What’s Included?

  • Pilgrimage director, supplemented by local guides
  • Verso Jubilee formation resources
  • Catholic Chaplain
  • All tickets and donations for included activities listed on itinerary
  • Custom booklet for each pilgrim
  • Standard accommodations in double-occupancy rooms
  • Breakfast daily at hotel, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
  • Registration with Jubilee Committee, including access to events
  • Fundraising resources
  • Audio headsets

Itinerary

April 21, 2025
  • Depart from U.S.
April 22, 2025
  • Arrive at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) by 12 P.M.
  • Transfer as one group to Assisi
  • Visit to St. Mary of the Angels and the Portiuncula with Mass
  • Welcome Dinner in a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Assisi
  • Meals Included: Dinner
  • Accommodations: Dal Moro Gallery Hotel
April 23, 2025
  • Morning Mass in a local church
  • Tour of Old City Assisi and the sites of St. Francis and St. Clare, including St. Mary Major and the tomb of Bl. Carlo Acutis
  • Afternoon and evening free time
  • Dinner on your own
  • Overnight in Assisi
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Accommodations: Dal Moro Gallery Hotel
April 24, 2025
  • Transfer to Rome
  • Arrive in Rome, visit to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls
  • Visit the Basilica of St. Mary Major with Mass
  • Dinner in a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
  • Accommodations: Hotel Mama Shelter
April 25, 2025
  • Mass at local church (St. Peter’s if possible)
  • Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Free time to attend Jubilee events (Vatican schedule to be announced)
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Meals included: Breakfast
  • Accommodations: Hotel Mama Shelter
April 26, 2025
  • Visit the Basilica of the Holy Cross and Basilica of St. John Lateran with Mass at one of these churches
  • Pray on the Holy Stairs, the which Christ climbed on the way to his trial, brought to Rome by St. Helena
  • Lunch at local restaurant
  • Free time to attend Jubilee events
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Accommodations: Hotel Mama Shelter
April 27, 2025
  • Celebrate the canonization of Carlo Acutis with Mass with the Holy Father in St. Peter’s Square
  • Farewell dinner in a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
  • Accommodations: Hotel Mama Shelter
April 28, 2025
  • Breakfast in hotel
  • Depart Rome (transportation to the airport not included)
  • Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodations

Standard Accommodations

  • Assisi: Dal Moro Gallery Hotel
  • Rome: Hotel Mama Shelter

Pricing

Package Cost
$3,395

Optional Add-ons

Single Room Supplement (limited availability)
$1,189/person
Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide, meals, & hotels
$139/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.

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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: April 22, 2025
  • Arrival time: Arrive by 12:00 P.M.
  • Arrival airport: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO)
  • Arrival transfer: Pilgrims will transfer as one group together from the airport to Assisi.
  • Depart on: April 28, 2025
  • Departure time: Depart any time on April 28
  • 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 3 dinners and 4 lunches
  • 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:

  • $500 deposit / person due at the time of registration
  • Final balance due 120 days prior to departure

Pricing subject to change following confirmation of hotel properties.

Final package price is estimated. Pricing is based on currency exchange rates as of November 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. 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* $500 per person**
Until December 15, 2024 50% of trip cost
December 15, 2024 – January 21, 2025 75% of trip cost
January 22, 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 January 21, 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

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 risks are involved with pilgrimage?

As with any travel, particularly international, it is important to be aware of your surroundings. We monitor travel conditions for the countries our groups visit, and our on-location partners keep us informed of potentially disruptive events, situations, and conditions that might affect travel. If travel to the country is not recommended by the U.S. and/or local authorities, we handle the particulars on a case-by-case basis and update our pilgrims accordingly. To mitigate risk, we encourage all of our pilgrims to purchase travel protection to minimize losses from unforeseen causes, such as travel delays or cancellations and lost baggage.
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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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Resources

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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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