Rome. October 2026.

A Journey Like No Other.
October 12 – 16, 2026

Step into the Eternal City not as a tourist—but as a pilgrim, a learner, and a guest of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross. Last year’s tour of our campus and the Vatican offered spiritual renewal, rich formation, and rare insider access to the heart of the Church.

In 2026, you can experience it for yourself—grow in faith, reconnect with the Church’s mission, and witness the formation of tomorrow’s priests firsthand.

What to Expect

Dine with seminarians. Study the Acts of the Apostles in seminar-style sessions with Rome’s top Catholic professors. Explore sacred sites most visitors never see.

Last Year’s Itinerary

Monday

9:00 am — Mass as a group

10:30 am — Tour of Santa Croce

11:30 am — First Seminar: Acts of the Apostles (pt. 1)

12:00 pm — Lunch at Santa Croce

2:00 pm — Second Seminar: Acts of the Apostles (pt. 2)

Free evening

Tuesday

7:00 am — Meet at St. Peter’s Basilica

8:00 am — Mass at the Vatican followed by the Holy Door

2:00 pm — Tour of Santa Croce Library & Oratory of St. Phillip Neri

4:00 pm — Third Seminar at Santa Croce

Free evening

Wednesday

8:30 am — General Audience with Pope Leo at St. Peter’s

12:00 pm — Tour & Mass at Villa Tevere

2:00 pm — Meet with Prelate of Opus Dei: Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz

Free evening

Thursday

All Day — Optional Trip to Florence: Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore,
Museo di San Marco

Friday

Free morning

2:30 pm — Mass at Sedes Sapientiae

3:00 pm — Tour of Sedes Sapientiae, Meet & Greet with Seminarians

Evening — reception with the Rector and Deans of Santa Croce

Request More Info

Our staff would love to talk you through the next steps for your journey to Rome! Please contact Alison at anaughton@puhcf.org for more information.

The time I spent at Santa Croce was the best, especially in the chapel.

- Bill B.

I thoroughly enjoyed the pilgrimage and am so thankful I was welcomed in this group.

- Becky G.

The pilgrims and the staff on this pilgrimage were a great group of people, very friendly and supportive of one another.

- Judith G.

You guys did a too awesome job. It was just right all over!

- Ron F.

Registration

You’ll book your own hotel and travel for this trip, which makes it fully customizable.

Price: $2000 per person or $3500 per couple. This covers the cost of the seminars, all lunches and dinners, and the group tours. All other expenses are on your own.

Programming and tours run from October 12 – 16.