Jubilee of Young People – July 2025

Pilgrimage to Italy

Trip Date:
Jul 27, 2025
- Aug 4, 2025
Group Type
Open
Activity Level
Difficult
Price
From $2,695
Deposit $500
Hosted by
Verso Ministries

Trip Overview

Join Verso Ministries on pilgrimage to the Jubilee of Young People 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-occupancy rooms
  • Breakfast daily at hotel, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
  • Registration with Jubilee Committee, including access to events, public transportation, & pilgrim kit
  • Fundraising resources

Itinerary

July 27, 2025
  • Depart from U.S.
July 28, 2025
  • Arrive in Rome
  • Welcome Mass in a local church
  • Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Meals Included: Dinner
July 29, 2025
  • Free Morning
  • Opening Jubilee Mass
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
July 30, 2025
  • Jubilee Events throughout Rome, such as catechesis, concerts, speakers, cultural activities, and opportunities for dialogue
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
July 31, 2025
  • Jubilee Events throughout Rome, such as catechesis, concerts, speakers, cultural activities, and opportunities for dialogue
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
August 1, 2025
  • Jubilee Events throughout Rome, such as catechesis, concerts, speakers, cultural activities, and opportunities for dialogue
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
August 2, 2025
  • Walking Pilgrimage to vigil site at Tor Vergata
  • Vigil Prayer Service
  • Sleep under the stars
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
August 3, 2025
  • Closing Mass with the Pope
  • Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Rome
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
August 4, 2025
  • Depart Rome
  • Meals Included: Breakfast

Accommodations

Simple Accommodations

  • Rome: 3* Hotel or Guesthouse

Pricing

Package Cost
$2,695

Optional Add-ons

Single Room Supplement (limited availability)
$899/person
Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide, meals, & hotels
$139/person
Travel protection
Quote provided upon 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.

Led by

Group Leader
Fr. Rhodes Bolster
Nashville, TN
Fr. Rhodes Bolster was born and raised in Nashville, TN. Fr. Bolster attended the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC for one year, then he then entered seminary at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio where he earned his B.A. in philosophy. He then attended seminary in Rome at the Pontifical North American College. He earned a Bachelor of Sacred Theology and a License of Sacred Theology in Liturgical Theology at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross. He was ordained to the priesthood in 2019. Fr. Bolster served at St. Philip the Apostle parish in Franklin TN before becoming Chaplain of University Catholic which serves colleges in Nashville.

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 International Airport (FCO)
  • Arrival transfer: Transfer to the hotel via taxi or public transit.
  • Depart on: August 4, 2025
  • Departure time: Depart any time on August 4
  • 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
  • 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 

  • Deposit due upon registration – $500/person
  • October 31, 2024 – $549/person
  • December 31, 2024 – $549/person
  • February 28, 2025 – $549/person
  • 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.

Registration for extensions will be made available after we have determined interest from the minimum number of pilgrims (20).

Assisi Pre-Extension
July 25 – July 28 (4 days / 3 nights)

Price: $699/person in double occupancy room
Rates assume a minimum of 20 full-paying pilgrims; pricing listed per person in double-occupancy rooms.

Single room supplement: $/person
The number of available single-occupancy rooms is limited.

Simple Accommodations: 
Assisi:

Extension includes:

  • Professional English-speaking local guide
  • Daily Mass
  • Private transportation
  • All tickets and activities for included activities listed on itinerary
  • Standard accommodations
  • Breakfast daily at hotel, 1 lunches

Extension does not include:

  • Roundtrip airfare
  • Passport or luggage fees
  • Any personal purchases
  • Meals while traveling and meals not explicitly mentioned on itinerary
  • Drinks at meals
  • Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide(s), driver(s), and meals
  • Recommended travel protection (optional add-on)
  • Anything else not explicitly mentioned as included

Milan/Turin Extension
August 4 – August 6, 2025 (3 days / 2 nights)

Price: $699/person in double occupancy room
Rates assume a minimum of 20 full-paying pilgrims; pricing listed per person in double-occupancy rooms.

Single room supplement: $/person
The number of available single-occupancy rooms is limited.

Standard Accommodations: 
Milan:

Extension includes:

  • Professional English-speaking local guide
  • Train tickets from Rome to Milan
  • Daily Mass
  • Private transportation to Turin
  • All tickets and activities for included activities listed on itinerary
  • Standard accommodations
  • Breakfast daily at hotel, 2 lunches

Extension does not include:

  • Roundtrip airfare
  • Passport or luggage fees
  • Any personal purchases
  • Drinks at meals
  • Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide(s), driver(s), and meals
  • Recommended travel protection (optional add-on)
  • Anything else not explicitly mentioned as included

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

 

Need to get around? Private transfers

  • Please note: If you arrive/depart outside of the designated times at the Rome airport, 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? Contact us at hello@versoministries.com or call us at (574) 383-9396.

 

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

 

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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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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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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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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Pope Saint John Paul II

Pope John Paul II and the Great Jubilee 2000

In Via: Journey Through Rome’s Station Churches

A couple walking down a street in Rome.

How to Prepare for Your Trip to Rome

What Our Pilgrims Have to Say

Father Kuhn

Jocelyn

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