Rome & Assisi Pilgrimage- May 23-31,2027

Rome & Assisi Pilgrimage

8 Days / 7 Nights - Rome & Assisi Pilgrimage May 23-31,2027

Day 1 – Depart the United States

Our pilgrimage begins as we depart for Italy. During our overnight flight, we prepare spiritually for the days ahead as we journey to Rome and Assisi, two of the most beloved destinations in the Catholic world.

Day 2 – Arrival in Rome | Basilica of St. Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore)

Theme: Entrusting Our Pilgrimage to Our Lady

Arrival in Rome in the morning
Meet your pilgrimage guide and transfer to the hotel
Time to rest and refresh after the journey
Visit to the Basilica of St. Mary Major, one of the four major papal basilicas of Rome
Opening Mass (if available) or time for personal prayer before the Blessed Virgin Mary
Consecration of our pilgrimage intentions to Our Lady
Welcome Dinner
Opening Prayer and Pilgrim Orientation

As we begin our pilgrimage, we entrust our journey, our families, and our intentions to the loving care of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Before visiting the great churches and holy sites of Rome and Assisi, we gather at St. Mary Major to ask Our Lady to accompany us throughout this sacred journey of faith.

Day 3 – Ancient Rome & Baroque Rome

Theme: From Persecution to Mission

Breakfast at the hotel
Morning guided tour of Ancient Rome:
- Colosseum
- Roman Forum
- Palatine Hill
Reflection on the courage of the early Christians and the growth of the Church in Rome
Holy Mass at the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola
Lunch on your own
Afternoon Walking Tour of Baroque Rome:

- Trevi Fountain
- Spanish Steps
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Free time for prayer, shopping, or exploring the historic center
- Dinner at a local restaurant near Piazza Navona

Today’s journey takes us through the heart of ancient Rome, where the first Christians endured persecution and gave witness to their faith. As we walk among the ruins of the Roman Empire and later through the beautiful piazzas and churches of Baroque Rome, we reflect on how the Gospel transformed the world through the courage, sacrifice, and missionary zeal of countless saints and martyrs.

Day 4 – Vatican City & Papal Audience

Theme: Communion with the Universal Church

Early departure from hotel
Participation in the Papal Audience (subject to the Holy Father’s schedule)
Time for prayer in St. Peter’s Square
Guided visit to St. Peter’s Basilica
Visit to the tomb of St. Peter the Apostle
Guided tour of the Vatican Museums
Visit to the Sistine Chapel
Free time for lunch
Time for personal prayer, reflection, or shopping
Dinner at the hotel

Today we gather with pilgrims from around the world as a visible expression of the universal Catholic Church. In the heart of Vatican City, we encounter the spiritual center of our faith, pray at the tomb of St. Peter, and experience the beauty and history of the Church through the treasures of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. This day invites us to reflect on our unity as members of the Body of Christ and our call to live the Gospel in communion with the Church throughout the world.

Day 5 – Rome to Assisi

Theme: Following Christ Through the Example of St. Francis

Breakfast at the hotel
Departure from Rome and travel to Assisi
Guided visit to the Basilica of St. Francis
Veneration at the Tomb of St. Francis
Holy Mass in Assisi
Lunch in Assisi
Visit to the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli
Visit to the Portiuncula, the small chapel beloved by St. Francis and the birthplace of the Franciscan Order
Time for personal prayer and reflection
Check-in at the hotel
Dinner and overnight in Assisi

Today we leave the grandeur of Rome and journey to the peaceful hills of Assisi, where St. Francis responded to Christ’s call with radical faith, humility, and love. As we pray at his tomb and visit the sacred places associated with his life, we reflect on our own call to holiness and discipleship. Through the witness of St. Francis, we are reminded that true joy is found in following Christ with simplicity, trust, and generosity.

Day 6 – St. Clare & Blessed Carlo Acutis | Return to Rome

Theme: Holiness in Every Generation

Breakfast at the hotel
Guided visit to the Basilica of St. Clare
Time for prayer before the tomb of St. Clare
Visit to the Shrine and Tomb of Blessed Carlo Acutis
Reflection on the life and witness of Blessed Carlo Acutis
Lunch in Assisi
Free time for personal prayer, shopping, or exploring Assisi
Departure for Rome
Check-in at the hotel
Dinner at the hotel

Today we encounter two remarkable witnesses of holiness whose lives, though separated by centuries, continue to inspire the Church. St. Clare responded generously to Christ alongside St. Francis, embracing a life of prayer, humility, and trust in God. Blessed Carlo Acutis, a young man of our own time, demonstrated that holiness is attainable in every generation through a deep love for the Eucharist and a desire to bring others closer to Christ. Their examples remind us that sainthood is not reserved for the distant past but is a calling for each of us today.

Day 7 – Sunday Angelus & Major Basilicas

Theme: Communion and Mission

Breakfast at the hotel
Participation in the Sunday Angelus in St. Peter’s Square (subject to the Holy Father’s schedule)
Time for prayer and reflection in St. Peter’s Square
Visit to the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, the Cathedral of the Bishop of Rome and Mother Church of the world
Visit to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls
Holy Mass (subject to availability)
Time for personal prayer at the tomb of St. Paul
Farewell Dinner
Closing Reflection and Pilgrimage Blessing

As our pilgrimage draws to a close, we gather with Catholics from around the world in St. Peter’s Square and reflect on the unity of the Church. Visiting the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran and the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls reminds us of our call to remain faithful to the teachings of Christ and to carry the Gospel into the world. Inspired by the witness of the Apostles Peter and Paul, we prepare to return home renewed in faith and strengthened for the mission God has entrusted to each of us.

Day 8 – Return Home

Theme: Sent Forth

Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the airport
Return flight to the United States

As our pilgrimage comes to an end, we give thanks for the graces, friendships, and spiritual experiences received throughout our journey. Having walked in the footsteps of the Apostles, St. Francis, St. Clare, and Blessed Carlo Acutis, we return home renewed in faith and strengthened in our relationship with Christ.

A pilgrimage does not truly end when we leave Rome. Rather, it continues as we bring the lessons, inspiration, and blessings of this sacred journey into our daily lives, families, parishes, and communities. Sent forth by the Lord, we carry with us the call to live the Gospel with renewed joy, courage, and faithfulness.

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.” — Matthew 28:19

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