Trip Overview

Join Sacred Heart Parish and Verso Ministries on pilgrimage to Mexico City and immerse yourself in the story Our Lady of Guadalupe and the rich spiritual heritage of Mexico. Around every corner, discover a beautiful tapestry of history, culture, and spirituality. Explore the Zócalo, encounter the lives of saints and martyrs, float through the gardens of Xochilmoco, climb the pyramids of Teotihuacán, and spend time in prayer and reflection at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. From the ruins of the Aztecs to the taquerias of today, this journey of faith and culture will inspire you to embrace Our Lady’s invitation to relationship with Christ and community with those around us.

What’s Included?

  • Local, licensed tour guide/escort for the duration of the pilgrimage
  • Transportation on private motorcoach or minibus
  • Accommodations in double-occupancy rooms, including taxes (single rooms available on a limited basis)
  • Meals as indicated on itinerary (Soft drinks at all meals and one alcoholic beverage/person at dinner)
  • Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide(s), driver(s), hotel staff, and meals
  • Opportunity for daily Mass
  • Tickets for included activities
  • Audio headset for each pilgrim (if 20 pilgrims or more)
  • Verso pilgrimage booklets and pilgrim kits
  • Preparation and follow-up materials
  • Pack & Prep Meeting for all pilgrims to review itinerary, activities, logistical arrangements, and spiritual preparations

Itinerary

October 7, 2026
  • Arrive at Mexico City International Airport and transfer to hotel
  • Welcome Mass at the Church of the Holy Family, where the remains of martyred Miguel Pro are found
  • Welcome Dinner in a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Mexico City

Accommodations: Hotel Casa Blanca 

Meals Included: Dinner

October 8, 2026
  • Morning Mass at the Convent of St. Francis
  • Embark on a walking tour of the Zócalo and central Mexico City, with views of the ruins of Templo Mayor and National Palace, and visits to the Church of St. Philip Neri and the Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
  • While on the tour, stop for a group lunch
  • In the evening, visit the floating Gardens of Mexico, Xochimilco, where you will climb aboard a decorated gondola
    and float through the flower-laden canals while enjoying dinner
  • Overnight in Mexico City

Accommodations: Hotel Casa Blanca 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

October 9, 2026
  • Depart to the Plaza of the 3 Cultures – Tlatelolco – to see the Church of St. James where St. Juan Diego presented
    the “tilma” of Our Lady to the Bishop as proof of her apparitions
  • Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, followed by an orientation tour
  • Group lunch at a restaurant near the Shrine
  • Free afternoon at the Shrine for exploration and prayer. View the Tilma, pray the stations of the cross, climb Tepeyac
    hill, and contemplate the story of Our Lady and St. Juan Diego in the two majestic Basilicas.
  • Dinner on your own
  • Overnight in Mexico City

Accommodations: Hotel Casa Blanca

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

October 10, 2026
  • Visit the Pyramids of Teotihuacan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see the pyramids and discover more about the
    native history and culture of Mexico
  • Lunch in a local restaurant
  • Mass at the Church of the 5th Apparition in Santa Maria Tulpetlac, where Our Lady appeared to St. Juan Bernardino,
    Juan Diego’s uncle
  • Return to Mexico City for a free evening and dinner on your own
  • Overnight in Mexico City.

Accommodations: Hotel Casa Blanca 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Overlooking Teotihuacan pyramids in Mexico City
October 11, 2026
  • Free morning and early afternoon to explore Mexico City.
  • Visit the Frida Kahlo Museum, the Museum of Anthropology, or one of the city’s other world-class museums,
    discover authentic artisan markets, stroll through charming parks and neighborhoods, indulge in the fantastic
    culinary scene, and so much more.
  • Gather at the hotel in the mid-afternoon to return to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe for a closing Mass and final
    opportunity to pray at the Shrine.
  • Farewell dinner in a local restaurant walking distance from the hotel
  • Overnight in Mexico City

Accommodations: Hotel Casa Blanca 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

October 12, 2026
  • Transfer to the airport and depart Mexico City

Meals Included: Breakfast

Accommodations

Standard Accommodations

Pricing

Package Cost
$2,498

Optional Add-ons

Travel Protection
Quote provided after registration*
Group Flight
$798 / person
Single room supplement (limited availability)
$599 / person

Pricing listed per person in double/triple/quad-occupancy rooms and does/does not include airfare.

The number of available single-occupancy rooms is limited.

Rates assume a minimum of 20 full-paying pilgrims.

If pilgrims traveling by themselves are unable to be matched with a roommate, the single room supplement may apply. See Additional Information section below for details.

*Travel protection is calculated based on a variety of factors and optional plans are provided by Travel Insured International.

Led by

Group Leader / Chaplain
Fr Joe Keough
Suffield, CT
Ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Hartford in May of 1996. This year I am celebrating 30 years of priesthood. I have served in many parishes throughout the archdiocese as an assistant in St. Thomas Parish, Southington as well as St. John of the Cross in Middlebury and St. Margaret in Madison. I have served as Pastor at St. Mary Newington and Divine Providence in New Britain (formerly, St. Joseph and St. Peter parishes). Since May of 2022, I have been pastor of the Sacred Heart Parish Family in Suffield CT. I have had the privilege of participating in numerous pilgrimage groups with my brother priests and as group leader. We have visited Italy, Ireland, the Holy Land, Greece, Turkey, Portugal, Spain, France, Ireland, Poland, Germany, Switzerland and several others. We attended the Passion Play in Oberammergau in 2010 and then again in 2022 (due to the Covid interruption). Shrines like our Lady of Knock, Fatima, Lourdes, Ephesus, Divine Mercy, Czestochowa, Assisi, Rome and most recently Mexico City for our Lady of Guadalupe.

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.

Arrival Flight Information:

  • October 7, 2026 - Aeromexico #641
    • Departs Boston (BOS) at 10:26 am
    • Arrives Mexico City (MEX) at 2:05 pm

Departure Flight Information:

  • October 12, 2026 - Aeromexico #640
    • Departs Mexico City (MEX) at 1:10 pm
    • Arrives Boston (BOS) at 8:37 pm

Transfers:

  • Pilgrims traveling on the group flight will receive transportation to and from the hotel on arrival and departure.

Arrival Flight Information:

  • Arrive by: October 7, 2026
  • Arrival time: No later than 2 p.m.
  • Arrival airport: Mexico City International Airport (MEX)

Departure Flight Information:

  • Depart on: October 12, 2026
  • Departure time: Anytime
  • Departure airport: Mexico City International Airport (MEX)

Transfers:

  • Pilgrims who are not on the group flight are responsible for their own transfers to and from the airport/hotel in Mexico.

More Details

  • Roundtrip airfare with airport transfers in Mexico (optional add-on)
  • Passport, visa, or luggage fees
  • Any personal purchases
  • Any meals not indicated on itinerary
  • Any required COVID tests or vaccinations
  • Recommended travel protection with Cancel for Any Reason coverage
  • Anything else not explicitly mentioned as included

Payment Schedule

  • Deposit due upon registration – $500/person
  • 120 days prior to departure – Final 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 April 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 of individual pilgrims must be made in writing (email or letter) to Verso Ministries. Cancellations are possible at any time, but refunds are subject to cancellation fees at the rates listed here. Cancellation fees are for individual pilgrims. 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. We highly recommend the purchase of individual travel insurance.

  • Within 2 weeks of deposit: Free cancellation*
  • After deposit & 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

*To qualify for free cancellation within 2 weeks of deposit, deposit must be made 180 days or more prior to departure.

Important Information for Pilgrims Seeking to be Matched With A Roommate

  1. Pilgrims who register by themselves can indicate in their Pilgrim Portal that they would like to be matched with a roommate. Verso Ministries will make every effort to accommodate that request, however, cannot guarantee that this will be possible.
  2. If, by 90 days prior to departure, Verso has not been able to match a solo pilgrim with a roommate, the single room supplement will be applied to the pilgrim’s invoice and due for payment.
  3. If Verso is able to match a pilgrim with a roommate after they have paid the single room supplement, the pilgrim will be refunded the extra charge.

 

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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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

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

The Blessed Virgin Mary is the model pilgrim.

3 Reasons Why Our Lady Is the Model Pilgrim

An image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the Basilica of Guadalupe, Mexico City.

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Our Lady of Guadalupe

A journal with pen and flower laid on top.

5 Ways to Pray Before and During your Pilgrimage

What Our Pilgrims Have to Say

Father Kuhn

Jocelyn

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