Rome, Assisi & Carlo Acutis Young Adult Pilgrimage
Rome, Assisi & Carlo Acutis Young Adult Pilgrimage
September 26 – October 4, 2027
8 Days / 7 Nights
Walking with Carlo Acutis: A Journey for the Next Generation of Saints
Join St. Margaret of Scotland Pilgrimages for a unique pilgrimage designed especially for young adults who desire to deepen their faith, build lasting friendships, and discover God’s call for their lives.
Inspired by the life and witness of Blessed Carlo Acutis, this pilgrimage will take us through Rome and Assisi, where we will encounter the beauty of the Catholic faith, pray at some of Christianity’s most sacred sites, and reflect on the universal call to holiness.
Together we will visit the Vatican, pray at the tombs of the Apostles, explore the historic streets of Rome, and journey to Assisi to venerate the tomb of Carlo Acutis and learn how an ordinary young person became an extraordinary witness to Christ.
This pilgrimage is an invitation to grow in friendship with Jesus, fall more deeply in love with the Eucharist, and discover that holiness is possible in every generation.
Theme
“The Eucharist is My Highway to Heaven” — Carlo Acutis
Day 1 – Departure from the United States
Theme: Called to Holiness
- Departure from the United States
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Overnight flight to Rome
As our pilgrimage begins, we reflect on the universal call to holiness. Like Carlo Acutis, each of us is called to become a saint in the circumstances of our everyday lives.
Day 2 – Arrival in Rome | St. Mary Major
Theme: Mary, Mother of Young Saints
- Arrival in Rome
- Transfer to the hotel
- Time to rest and refresh
- Visit to the Basilica of St. Mary Major
- Opening Prayer
- Welcome Dinner
We entrust our pilgrimage, our families, and our future to the loving care of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Day 3 – Ancient Rome & Baroque Rome
Theme: Courageous Witness in Every Age
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Guided tour of:
- Colosseum
- Roman Forum
- Palatine Hill
- Holy Mass at St. Ignatius of Loyola
- Afternoon tour:
- Trevi Fountain
- Spanish Steps
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Dinner near Piazza Navona
The courage of the early Christians reminds us that every generation is called to witness boldly to Christ.
Day 4 – Vatican City & Papal Audience
Theme: One Church, One Mission
- Early departure from hotel
- Papal Audience (subject to Holy Father’s schedule)
- St. Peter’s Basilica
- Vatican Museums
- Sistine Chapel
- Dinner at the hotel
Today we experience the beauty and universality of the Catholic Church gathered around the successor of St. Peter.
Day 5 – Rome to Assisi
Theme: Following Christ with Radical Joy
- Breakfast
- Travel to Assisi
- Basilica of St. Francis
- Tomb of St. Francis
- Holy Mass
- Lunch in Assisi
- Santa Maria degli Angeli
- Portiuncula
- Check-in at hotel
- Dinner
Through the example of St. Francis, we discover that true joy comes from following Christ wholeheartedly.
Day 6 – St. Clare & St. Carlo Acutis
Theme: Holiness is Possible Today
- Breakfast
- Basilica of St. Clare
- Prayer at The tomb of St. Clare
- Visit to the Tomb of St.Carlo Acutis
- Time for personal prayer
- Lunch in Assisi
- Return to Rome
- Dinner at the hotel
Today is the spiritual highlight of our pilgrimage as we encounter the life and witness of Carlo Acutis, a young man who proved that holiness is possible in the modern world.
Day 7 – Sunday Angelus & Major Basilicas
Theme: The Eucharist, Highway to Heaven
- Breakfast
- Sunday Angelus in St. Peter’s Square
- Archbasilica of St. John Lateran
- Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls
- Farewell Dinner
- Closing reflection
Inspired by Sr.Carlo’s love for the Eucharist, we reflect on the source and summit of our faith and our mission as young Catholics.
Day 8 – Return Home
Theme: Sent to Transform the World
- Breakfast
- Transfer to the airport
- Return flight to the United States
As we return home, we carry with us the lessons of the saints, the friendship of fellow pilgrims, and the desire to live our faith with courage, joy, and conviction.
“All people are born as originals, but many die as photocopies.” — St.Carlo Acutis
Dates
September 26 – October 4, 2027