May 18 – 29, 2026

Join Father Jerry Schetter on a pilgrimage to Italy in the springtime! Walk in the footsteps of Sts. Francis and Claire in Assisi, St. (Padre) Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo, Sts. Benedict and Scholastica in Norcia and Montecassino, and too many more to list!  Stand in awe before the Eucharistic miracle of Lanciano, enter the cave in which St. Michael the Archangel appeared in 490AD, and visit the Benedictine Monks of Norcia. Tour the major basilicas in Rome, have the opportunity for a papal audience (if available), and tour some of the most ancient sites in Rome. Your chaplain will offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass daily at many of these holy sites.

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Travel Itinerary
**Subject to change

Day 1 – May 18: Monday – Depart USA
Depart Detroit for overnight flight to Rome.

Day 2 – May 19: Tuesday – Arrive in Rome / Transfer to Assisi
Arrive in Rome, transfer to Assisi & check in at the Hotel. Enjoy dinner tonight at the Hotel. (Schedule for today will depend on flight arrival time). D

Day 3 – May 20: Wednesday – Assisi
This morning, begin the day with Mass in the Basilica of St. Francis (if confirmed). After Mass you will participate in a guided tour of Assisi including such sites as the beautiful Basilica of St Francis, the Church of Santa Clara which houses her incorrupt body, visit the tomb of Carlo Acutis, as well as the Basilica of St Mary of the Angels which houses the Porziuncola. The Remainder of the afternoon is free to explore this lovely hillside town on your own. Dinner tonight at your hotel. (B, D)

Day 4 – May 21: Thursday – Norcia
Today’s excursion takes us to Norcia, the birthplace of St. Benedict and his sister St. Scholastica. We will celebrate Mass with the Monks in the new San Benedetto Monastery in Monte, pending confirmation. Afterward, we will have a update on the rebuilding of the town and Monastery by the founder of the order, Fr. Cassian Folsom, (pending confirmation) followed by lunch, on your own, in a local Agriturismo. Return to Assisi for dinner and overnight. (B, D)

Day 5 – May 22: Friday – Assisi / Lanciano / San Giovanni Rotondo
Depart Assisi this morning and drive east and south to Lanciano, a city noted for the oldest Eucharistic Miracle. Continue in the afternoon toward the Adriatic Coast and arrive at San Giovanni Rotondo late afternoon. (B, D)

Day 6 – May 23: Saturday – San Giovanni Rotondo
This morning we will visit Monte Sant’Angelo, where St. Michael appeared in 490. Visit the Sanctuary of Monte Sant’Angelo, built in the 13th century by Charles I of Anjou. Return to San Giovanni Rotondo this afternoon to visit the sites associated with the life of St. Padre Pio, a Capuchin monk noted for his deep humility, pious exercises and the stigmata he bore of the wounds of Christ. Three days after the monks celebrated the Feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis, St. Padre Pio was “gifted” with the outward signs of the wounds of Christ, though he had suffered from these wounds for 8 years internally. Visits include his tomb and cell, the old church where he received the stigmata, and his confessional. Dinner and overnight in SGR. (B, D)

Day 7 – May 24: Sunday – San Giovanni Rotondo / Monte Cassino / Rome
Today we head to Rome. En-route, we will stop at the Monastery of Monte Cassino, where St. Benedict lived out the remainder of his life. St. Benedict and St. Scholastic are buried in the crypt. Arrive Rome late afternoon/early evening. (B, D)

Day 8 – May 25: Monday – Rome
This morning we begin with visits to the three major basilicas in Rome, including the 1600-year-old St. Mary Major, St. John Lateran, the Cathedral of Rome, and St. Paul Outside the Walls, built over the Saint’s burial place, and the Catacombs. Dinner and overnight. (B, D)

Day 9 – May 26: Tuesday – Rome
Today we begin with Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica (if confirmed). After Mass we will take our guided tour of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel. Remainder of day is free to shop or explore Rome on your own. (B, D)

Day 10 – May 27: Wednesday – Rome
This morning we will head to St. Peter’s for the Papal audience, (if available). After a stop for lunch, on your own, we will have our tour of ancient Rome. The highlights include the Capitoline Hill, the Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus and the Colosseum. (B, D)

Day 11 – May 28: Thursday – Rome
Today you may wish to visit the historical centre of Rome visiting: Trevi fountain, Pantheon and Navona square. Remainder of the afternoon is free to do as you wish. Tonight enjoy a Farwell dinner. (B, D)

Day 12 – May 29: – Rome / USA
Depart for the Rome airport (FCO) for our return flight home. (B)

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LAND-ONLY COST

The land-only price of $5,359.00 per person is is payable with Cash or Check (based on a minimum of 30 participants with double occupancy). All Credit card payments will incur a 5% surcharge. *Price could change depending on the currency exchange rate mid to late 2026. We are unable to predict this aspect of the program so far in advance of travel.

GROUP AIRFARE

If you would like to participate in the Group airfare from Detroit (DTW) we will post the cost of air once the airlines publish their rates for 2026. All Credit card payments will incur a 5% surcharge. Pilgrims may leave from ANY AIRPORT, but please contact Maggie to arrange flights from another domestic or international airport. DO NOT BOOK AIRFARE WITHOUT SPEAKING WITH MAGGIE!

Included

10 nights accommodations
Breakfasts and Dinners daily
English speaking tour escort / guide throughout
Private motor coach throughout
Transfers to and from all international airports
Entrance fees as noted in itinerary
Private Mass arrangements daily (Locations noted pending confirmation)
Tips for Tour escort/guides & driver
Taxes and fuel surcharge (subject to increase 30 days prior to departure)

Not Included

Group round trip air from Detroit (Group airfare will be made available once airlines post their rates/routes)
Optional Travel insurance – (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!! )
Lunches & beverages w/meals other than those listed “included”
Transportation to/from Domestic Airport
Taxes and fuel surcharge (subject to increase 30 days prior to departure)
Mass donations
Items of personal nature
Any item(s) not specifically mentioned
Any/all Covid-19 or other test(s) that may be required by airlines, departing/arriving countries and transfer countries. (Nothing required at time of this printing.)
New ETIAS travel authorization (due to be required in 2026; the exact start date has not yet been announced.)
Airline-imposed baggage fees
Limited Single Rooms – CALL FOR AVAILABILITY AND COST – No guarantee of a single room. Maggie – 419-290-8782

**Catholic Faith Journeys, LLC cannot change the cancellation terms or conditions based on the issuance of any warning or advisory issued by the State Department or Center of Disease Control, or the occurrence of any terror, health or other incident in one or more of the places this pilgrimage is scheduled to visit. All cancellation penalties remain in full force and effect. You are strongly encouraged to purchase Travel Insurance to protect your financial investment and any health issues you may have while traveling.

NOTE: While no changes are anticipated, there may be occasions when certain alterations become necessary to this itinerary due to changes beyond our control. All Masses times and locations are subject to final confirmation. You must be physically fit and capable of walking on uneven terrain and being on your feet all day. Foreign countries do not have the “American Disabilities Act”. You are responsible for handling your own luggage. To register for this pilgrimage please read, complete and sign the registration form and return with your deposit. Terms and conditions are on the back of the registration form. You must read and sign the form to register for this pilgrimage. I understand that countries may implement or change health requirements at anytime and I will abide by the requirements of the country I am in visiting and transferring through.In todays uncertain times all prices are subject to change prior to departure due to major currency fluctuations, changes in fuel prices and/or unforeseen economic circumstances beyond our control. I understand that Catholic Faith Journeys, LLC is not responsible for any changes/cancellation/ interruptions cause by force majeure.

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