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September 8 to 18, 2025 (11 days / 9 nights)
Travel to Italy with Spiritours to take part in the Jubilee of Consolation. In collaboration with the Basilique-cathédrale Marie-Reine-du-Monde de Montréal.
THIS JOURNEY IS GUIDED IN ENGLISH AND FRENCH (BILINGUAL GROUP)
3,320.00$ – 4,867.00$
CULTURAL TRIPS
CHRISTIAN PILGRIMAGES
*In collaboration with the Basilique-cathédrale Marie-Reine-du-Monde de Montréal.
Discover a spiritual journey to the heart of Italy, designed for the Jubilee of Consolation. This unique pilgrimage invites you to experience comfort and inner peace, through places emblematic of Christian faith and culture. You’ll visit sacred sites such as Rome and Assisi, guided by the spirit of the Jubilee of the Holy Year 2025, proclaimed by Pope Francis. An ideal opportunity to recharge your batteries and connect with the beauty of eternal Italy.
First African priest ordained for the Montreal diocese (2001), founds and directs the Mission Notre-Dame d’Afrique (2013). Bible professor at the Grand Séminaire de Montréal, collaborator in biblical pastoral ministry, he co-founded Carrefour Foi et Spiritualité for the maturation of adults’ faith, and also co-founded Fondation Sève de Vie, dedicated to improving the living conditions of the Congolese, as well as an educational center for children’s development. Active in various media and at Interbible.org. He is currently coordinator of activities at Montreal’s Basilique-Cathédrale Marie-Reine-du-Monde.
Born in Montreal of a Guatemalan family, he did all his training in Montreal and was ordained a diocesan priest on May 17, 2019. His experience with the French, English, Latin American and Italian communities in the diocese make him a priest very close to the multicultural reality of the Church in Montreal. A former curate at Montreal’s Basilique-Cathédrale Marie-Reine-du-Monde, he is currently pastor of Sainte-Marguerite Bourgeois parish on Nuns’ Island.
Flight from Montreal to Rome.
Arrival in Rome and transfer to your accommodation. Free time.
In the morning, you will attend the General Audience with Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square. In the afternoon, departure by private coach, free visit of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the city’s four major basilicas, and one of the five patriarchal basilicas. Founded in the 4th century, the basilica was dedicated to the Virgin Mary. According to tradition, the basilica was built on the spot where the Virgin appeared to a wealthy Roman couple, asking them to build a church in her honor. One of the basilica’s most impressive features is its magnificent 6th-century mosaic depicting scenes from the lives of the Virgin Mary and Christ. This mosaic is one of the oldest and largest of its kind in Rome. Mass at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore (to be confirmed). Free visit of the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano. This is the oldest and first of Rome’s four major basilicas. Its architecture is impressive, with a main façade adorned with columns and sculptures. One of the basilica’s most remarkable features is its main altar, which houses relics of the table used at the Last Supper. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica (7:15 am or 8:15 am, to be confirmed) followed by a free visit including the tombs of the Popes. The basilica was built on the site where, according to tradition, St. Peter, one of Jesus’ apostles and the first Pope, was buried after being martyred in Rome. The dome, designed by Michelangelo, is one of the largest in the world and one of Rome’s most recognizable symbols. In the afternoon, travel by private minibus and begin with a free visit to the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls. The basilica was founded in the 4th century on the site where, according to tradition, the Apostle Paul was buried after being martyred in Rome. Over the centuries, the church has been enlarged, renovated, and rebuilt several times due to damage from fires and other disasters. The current structure dates mainly from the 19th century. One of the basilica’s most remarkable features is its main altar, which houses the relics of Saint Paul. Mass at the Basilica of Saint Paul (to be confirmed). Afterwards, explore the Catacombs of Saint Sebastian, located along the Appian Way in Rome, and discover a fascinating network of underground galleries dating back to ancient Christian times. These catacombs, named in honor of the martyr Saint Sebastian, reveal ancient frescoes, inscriptions, and sculptures, testifying to the faith of the early Christians. A one-hour guided tour immerses you in Christian history and spirituality, with an exploration of the tunnels, making this visit an essential stop on your Roman itinerary. The minibus will take you back to your accommodation. Overnight in Rome.
Day trip to Assisi. Guided tour of Assisi. Located on a gentle hill below the summit of Monte Subasio, the legendary town of Assisi is Italy’s most famous pilgrimage site, as it is the birthplace of Saint Francis. Born in 1182 in this warm, pink stone village, Francis founded the Franciscan mendicant order, which he named in 1210. Discover the stunning Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Duomo di San Rufino, and stroll through the medieval streets. Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis (to be confirmed). Return to Rome. Overnight in Rome.
Drive by private minibus to Monte Cassino. Visit the Abbey of Monte Cassino, built in 529 by San Benedetto da Norcia (Saint Benedict of Nursia). It is one of the two largest monasteries in Italy. Mass.
Jubilee of Consolation. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
Every year, many pilgrims travel to Cascia, where Saint Rita lived for many years. The pilgrimage to Cascia allows the faithful to meet and pray together in the places where the miracles of Saint Rita’s life occurred. It is a privileged moment to entrust to the Saint of Impossible Causes one’s prayer intentions and those of loved ones who could not make the pilgrimage to Cascia. Pilgrims can meditate and participate in the masses held at the monastery or the Basilica of Saint Rita of Cascia. Return to Rome at the end of the day. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
Free day in Rome.
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Montreal. ***Itinerary subject to change***
Price
Early booking: $4,412 / pers. (double occupancy). Early-bird discount of $100 if booked before May 8, 2025.
Regular price: $4,512 / pers. (double occupancy)
Early booking (without flights): $3,320 / pers. (double occupancy). Early-bird discount of $100 if booked before May 8, 2025.
Regular price (without flights): $3,420 / pers. (double occupancy)
Single room supplement: + $455 / pers.
*Spiritours offers the possibility of pairing, but exceptionally, Spiritours cannot assume the additional costs for single occupancy if we are unable to match you.
* All prices are based on the exchange rate in effect on October 25, 2024.
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Registration
Registration deadline: June 8, 2025
(90 days before departure or when the maximum number of passengers has been reached). It is possible to register after this date, but a supplement may apply.
How to register
You can register on our website (see top right of the trip web page) or download and complete the PDF form and send it to us with your $750 deposit. Please register as soon as possible, as places are limited. Please enclose a photocopy of your passport with your registration (international travel only).
Travel insurance
For travel insurance, contact us to find out your premium.
No. of participants
Minimum 20 – Maximum 34
Documentation required
All Canadian travelers to Europe must be in possession of a passport valid for at least three months beyond the date of return.
For further information, please contact
Shaina-Solange Louis-Jean
(514) 374-7965, ext. 200
shaina.LJ@spiritours.com
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