Today our Pilgrimage begins as we depart the USA on our overnight flight(s) to Rome. Relax and enjoy the in-flight meals and entertainment as we prepare for the journey ahead.

Meals and refreshments served on the plane

Upon arrival in Rome, we will collect our bags and transfer to our hotel by private bus. After checking in, take some time to rest before we come together to celebrate Mass at our hotel followed by a welcome dinner.

This morning, we will celebrate Mass at the North American College. Following Mass, we will enjoy a delicious lunch at Trattoria Polese. After lunch, we will visit the Church of the Gesù and explore the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill with a local guide. We will end our day at Campo de’ Fiori before gathering for dinner at Da Roberto.

After breakfast, we will begin our day with Mass at St. Mary Major Basilica. We will then visit the Holy Stairs and Lateran Basilica. Afterward, we continue to explore iconic landmarks such as the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona. Lunch will be at O’Pazzarello’s. Later in the afternoon, we will walk through the Holy Door in celebration of the Jubilee of Sport and visit the “sport’s village” at 5:00 PM. Dinner and overnight in Rome.

Today, we will attend the Jubilee Mass with Pope Francis at 9:30 AM in St. Peter’s Square, followed by the Angelus prayer. After Mass, we will enjoy lunch at La Victoria Ristorante. This afternoon we will visit the Spanish Steps, and the Capuchin Bone Church. Dinner and overnight in Rome.

This morning, we will celebrate Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica. Afterward, we will tour the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Later in the day, we will visit the North American College and Gianicolo Hill. Dinner will be enjoyed at Scarpone or Quattro Mori.

We begin our day with the Scavi Tour, exploring the ancient necropolis beneath St. Peter’s Basilica (subject to availability). In the afternoon, we will visit the Catacombs of St. Callixtus for a guided tour and celebrate Mass in the Catacombs (subject to availability). Our pilgrimage continues with a visit to St. Paul Outside the Walls before dinner at Locanda Dei Massimi.

Today, we take a day trip to Assisi. After arriving by bus, we will visit the Basilica of St. Francis and the Chapel of St. Clare. We will break for lunch, followed by free time to explore the town. We will visit the Shrine of the Renunciation, where the millennial saint Blessed Carlo Acutis’ body is interred, and learn more about his life and spirituality, here we will celebrate Mass (subject to availability). We will return to our hotel in Rome in the evening for dinner.

This morning, we transfer to the airport for our flight back to the USA. We will return home with renewed faith and lasting memories of our pilgrimage.