Fr. Nick Baumgardner, Pastor of the Sheboygan North Catholic Parishes in Sheboygan, WI, serves as spiritual guide for this pilgrimage. He leads his parish community across Italy with daily Holy Mass, spiritual reflections, and dedicated pastoral care throughout our journey.
Fr. Nick Baumgardner Chaplain & Spiritual Director
ROME, ITALY
ASSISI, ITALY
ORVIETO, ITALY
ROME, ITALY
BOLOGNA, ITALY
Begin our sacred journey as we board our overnight flight from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Rome Fiumicino (FCO), enjoying dinner and rest on board.
Arrive in Rome and transfer via private coach to our central hotel. Settle in and prepare for the days ahead, or stroll nearby Borgo Pio. Gather this evening for a traditional Roman Welcome Dinner, followed by a peaceful night walk to St. Peter’s Square with gelato. Overnight Rome.
Attend the Papal Audience with Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square for the Apostolic Blessing. Visit the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, the Holy Stairs (Scala Sancta), and Santa Croce in Gerusalemme. Celebrate Mass at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, venerating the Holy Manger and the icon Salus Populi Romani, before visiting Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Overnight Rome.
Celebrate a dedicated Mass for Holy Name of Jesus Parish at the Church of the Most Holy Name of Jesus (Gesù), featuring the tomb of St. Ignatius and reliquary of St. Francis Xavier. Tour St. Ignazio, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and St. Catherine of Siena’s tomb at Santa Maria sopra Minerva. Walk the ancient Appian Way, stopping at Domine Quo Vadis and exploring the Catacombs of St. Callixtus and St. Sebastian. Overnight Rome.
Guided tour and Mass inside St. Peter’s Basilica, viewing Michelangelo’s Pietà and praying at the tombs of St. John Paul II and Benedict XVI. Following a Roman lunch, enjoy a private tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, concluding with an exclusive private Scavi Tour beneath the basilica to the tomb of St. Peter the Apostle. Overnight Rome.
Celebrate a dedicated Mass for St. Clement Parish at St. Clement’s Basilica, venerating relics of Pope St. Clement I and St. Ignatius of Antioch. Visit St. Peter in Chains to view Michelangelo’s Moses and St. Peter’s chains. Afternoon exploration of ancient Rome, touring the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Overnight Rome.
Return to St. Peter’s Square to attend the 12:00 noon Papal Angelus address. Afterward, visit the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls built over the tomb of St. Paul the Apostle, where we celebrate Sunday Mass and enjoy a private guided tour. Overnight Rome.
Journey north into Umbria to the hilltop town of Orvieto. Celebrate Mass at the Orvieto Cathedral (Duomo), venerating the miraculous Corporal of Bolsena and viewing the Last Judgment frescoes. Enjoy an Umbrian lunch before continuing through the hills to the peaceful town of Assisi. Overnight Assisi.
Morning walking tour of Assisi beginning with Holy Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis and veneration at his tomb. Visit the Church of St. Mary Major (Santuario della Spogliazione) to pray before the incorrupt body of St. Carlo Acutis. Tour the Basilica of St. Clare, San Damiano Crucifix, and Cathedral of San Rufino. Overnight Assisi.
Celebrate Mass at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, visiting the sacred Porziuncola where St. Francis lived and died. Journey north into Emilia-Romagna to historic Bologna. Check into our hotel and explore Piazza Maggiore, visiting the Basilica of San Petronio and Bologna Cathedral, followed by a traditional Bolognese dinner. Overnight Bologna.
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of St. Dominic Catholic Parish with a special dedication Mass with Fr. Nick at the Basilica of St. Dominic, praying at the Ark of St. Dominic. Optional afternoon excursion to the Sanctuary of St. Luke overlooking the city, Santa Maria della Vita, and the “Seven Churches” (Santo Stefano). Tonight, gather for a festive Farewell Dinner celebrating our journey. Overnight Bologna.
Bid farewell to Italy as we transfer to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) for our return transatlantic flight home to the United States.
Day 1 (Monday, Oct 4): Transatlantic Flight to Rome
Begin our sacred journey as we board our overnight flight from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Rome Fiumicino (FCO), enjoying dinner and rest on board.
Day 2 (Tuesday, Oct 5): Arrival in Rome & St. Peter’s Square at Night
Arrive in Rome and transfer via private coach to our central hotel. Settle in and prepare for the days ahead, or stroll nearby Borgo Pio. Gather this evening for a traditional Roman Welcome Dinner, followed by a peaceful night walk to St. Peter’s Square with gelato. Overnight Rome.
Day 3 (Wednesday, Oct 6): Papal Audience & Major Basilicas of Rome
Attend the Papal Audience with Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square for the Apostolic Blessing. Visit the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, the Holy Stairs (Scala Sancta), and Santa Croce in Gerusalemme. Celebrate Mass at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, venerating the Holy Manger and the icon Salus Populi Romani, before visiting Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Overnight Rome.
Day 4 (Thursday, Oct 7): Holy Name of Jesus Parish Dedication Mass & Ancient Appian Way
Celebrate a dedicated Mass for Holy Name of Jesus Parish at the Church of the Most Holy Name of Jesus (Gesù), featuring the tomb of St. Ignatius and reliquary of St. Francis Xavier. Tour St. Ignazio, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and St. Catherine of Siena’s tomb at Santa Maria sopra Minerva. Walk the ancient Appian Way, stopping at Domine Quo Vadis and exploring the Catacombs of St. Callixtus and St. Sebastian. Overnight Rome.
Day 5 (Friday, Oct 8): St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Museums & Private Scavi Tour
Guided tour and Mass inside St. Peter’s Basilica, viewing Michelangelo’s Pietà and praying at the tombs of St. John Paul II and Benedict XVI. Following a Roman lunch, enjoy a private tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, concluding with an exclusive private Scavi Tour beneath the basilica to the tomb of St. Peter the Apostle. Overnight Rome.
Day 6 (Saturday, Oct 9): St. Clement Parish Dedication Mass & Ancient Colosseum
Celebrate a dedicated Mass for St. Clement Parish at St. Clement’s Basilica, venerating relics of Pope St. Clement I and St. Ignatius of Antioch. Visit St. Peter in Chains to view Michelangelo’s Moses and St. Peter’s chains. Afternoon exploration of ancient Rome, touring the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Overnight Rome.
Day 7 (Sunday, Oct 10): Papal Angelus & Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls
Return to St. Peter’s Square to attend the 12:00 noon Papal Angelus address. Afterward, visit the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls built over the tomb of St. Paul the Apostle, where we celebrate Sunday Mass and enjoy a private guided tour. Overnight Rome.
Day 8 (Monday, Oct 11): Orvieto Eucharistic Miracle to Assisi
Journey north into Umbria to the hilltop town of Orvieto. Celebrate Mass at the Orvieto Cathedral (Duomo), venerating the miraculous Corporal of Bolsena and viewing the Last Judgment frescoes. Enjoy an Umbrian lunch before continuing through the hills to the peaceful town of Assisi. Overnight Assisi.
Day 9 (Tuesday, Oct 12): Franciscan Assisi & Tomb of St. Carlo Acutis
Morning walking tour of Assisi beginning with Holy Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis and veneration at his tomb. Visit the Church of St. Mary Major (Santuario della Spogliazione) to pray before the incorrupt body of St. Carlo Acutis. Tour the Basilica of St. Clare, San Damiano Crucifix, and Cathedral of San Rufino. Overnight Assisi.
Day 10 (Wednesday, Oct 13): Porziuncola of St. Francis & Transfer to Bologna
Celebrate Mass at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, visiting the sacred Porziuncola where St. Francis lived and died. Journey north into Emilia-Romagna to historic Bologna. Check into our hotel and explore Piazza Maggiore, visiting the Basilica of San Petronio and Bologna Cathedral, followed by a traditional Bolognese dinner. Overnight Bologna.
Day 11 (Thursday, Oct 14): St. Dominic Parish Centennial Mass & Farewell Dinner
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of St. Dominic Catholic Parish with a special dedication Mass with Fr. Nick at the Basilica of St. Dominic, praying at the Ark of St. Dominic. Optional afternoon excursion to the Sanctuary of St. Luke overlooking the city, Santa Maria della Vita, and the “Seven Churches” (Santo Stefano). Tonight, gather for a festive Farewell Dinner celebrating our journey. Overnight Bologna.
Day 12 (Friday, Oct 15): Farewell Italy & Flight to USA
Bid farewell to Italy as we transfer to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) for our return transatlantic flight home to the United States.
Inclusions
✓ Roundtrip group airfare from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) including 1 checked bag, 1 carry-on, and 1 personal item
✓ Private motorcoach transportation throughout Italy, including group airport transfers
✓ Pre-paid airport taxes, fuel surcharges, and local Italian hotel city tourist taxes
✓ 10 nights’ total accommodation in hand-selected 4-star hotels across Rome (6 nights), Assisi (2 nights) & Bologna (2 nights)
✓ Daily breakfast & 4-course dinner served with selected regional Italian wines
✓ Daily Holy Mass, Rosary, and spiritual activities in unique and historic churches led by Fr. Nick Baumgardner
✓ Licensed professional local guides & all monument admission fees according to the itinerary
✓ Personal audio headset devices for effortless listening during guided group tours
✓ Dedicated G24 Tour Manager & 24/7 travel emergency support throughout
✓ Hotel porterage and luggage handling for 1 checked bag per guest
✓ Customized G24 Tours luggage tag, name badge, and pilgrimage prayer guide
Exclusions
✕ Daily lunches and extra meal or beverage orders
✕ Gratuities for tour manager, local guides, and motorcoach drivers
✕ Optional travel protection insurance (available during checkout)
✕ Personal expenses
✕ Passport fees and national entry requirements
Hand-Selected 4-Star Hotels · Subject to minor adjustments of equal standard.
PRICING & INVESTMENT SCHEDULE
Early-Registration Special Offer:
Register on or before Thursday, January 7, 2027 to automatically receive your -$400 Early-Registration Credit, applied directly to your Final Balance. Registration remains open until our group capacity is reached.
Package Pricing
Payment Schedule & Milestones
FLIGHT GATEWAY OPTIONS & GROUND TRANSFERS
ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODS & FLEXIBLE TERMS
Registration is open for this pilgrimage. Register on or before Thursday, January 7, 2027 to receive your $400 Early-Registration Credit.