Pilgrimages to Italy
| Italia Magnifica | Dates: May 23rd (Sat) to Jun 4th (Thu) 2026 | Registration for this tour is now closed. Details » |
Italia Magnifica"Magnificent Italy"
with Nettuno, Montecassino, Pietrelcina, San Giovanni Rotondo, Lanciano, Manopello, Cascia, Our Lady of Loreto, Assisi, Siena, Orvieto and Rome Join Mater Dei with Fr. Jim McCormack, MIC, from the Marians of the Immaculate Conception, on this amazing and beautiful pilgrimage to Italy visiting unforgettable places like Rome, Assisi (land of St. Francis and St. Clare), Orvieto (Eucharistic Miracle of Orvieto), Siena (Eucharistic Miracle of Siena and St. Catherine's Relic), Cascia (St. Rita's body and the Eucharistic Miracle of Cascia, Montecassino (resting place of St. Benedict and St. Scholastica), San Giovanni Rotondo & Pietrelcina (St. Padre Pio) and unforgettable Lanciano (oldest Eucharistic Miracle of the Church)! Also visits to Manopello (Veronica's Veil), the beautiful areas of Abruzzo as well as the Holy House of Nazareth in Loreto and so much more! As with all Mater Dei pilgrimages to Italy, a top-notch visit of Rome and Vatican City is planned! Remember that the most amazing gift of a Plenary Indulgence is offered to those pilgrims (meeting all the traditional requirements) who pray at Patriarchal Basilicas of Rome! CHAPLAIN: Fr. Jim McCormack, MIC, Roman Catholic Priest from the Marians of the Immaculate Conception. TOUR DIRECTOR: Juan Landa, Mater Dei Catholic Pilgrimages. ESCORTS: Miros & Theresa Maszczak, Curators of the Vatican Approved Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit. DEPARTURE CITIES: Chicago O'Hare Airport and Pittsburgh International Airport - Other airports may be available. Please call for possible add-on price. This pilgrimage is no longer available! Registration deadline has passed. Try out fall pilgrimages to Italy!
Try our Italy pilgrimages this fall! |
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| Themes: Rome, Vatican, and the Holy Father, St. John Paul the Great, Pope Francis, Footsteps of a Saint | Location: Italy | |
| Italia Bellissima ) | Dates: Sep 28th (Mon) to Oct 8th (Thu) 2026 | Details and Registration Form » |
Italia Bellissima"Most Beautiful Italy" with Bari, San Giovanni Rotondo, Monte Sant'Angelo, Lanciano, Manopello, Our Lady of Loreto, Assisi, and Rome Join Mater Dei with Msgr. Richard Gilles, rector of the cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman, in the Diocese of La Crosse, WI) on this amazing and beautiful pilgrimage to Italy visiting unforgettable places like Rome, Assisi (land of St. Francis and St. Clare), San Giovanni Rotondo (St. Padre Pio), Monte Sant'Angelo (St. Michael the Archangel), Bari (St. Nicholas) and unforgettable Lanciano (oldest Eucharistic Miracle of the Church)! Also visits to Manopello (Veronica's Veil), the beautiful areas of Abruzzo as well as the Holy House of Nazareth in Loreto and so much more! As with all Mater Dei pilgrimages to Italy, top-notch visits of Rome and Vatican City are included! Remember that the most amazing gift of a Plenary Indulgence is offered to those pilgrims meeting all the traditional requirements and pray at specific Franciscan Shrines (for the Jubilee Year of St. Francis) as well as any of the Patriarchal Basilicas of Rome. CHAPLAIN: Msgr. Richard Gilles, Rector of the Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman, in the Diocese of La Crosse, Wisconsin. TOUR DIRECTOR: Dennis Gaetano, True Catholic Pilgrimages, Mater Dei's affiliate. DEPARTURE CITIES: Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport - Other airports may be available. Please call for possible add-on price. This pilgrimage registration is now open! Send your registration now before space is gone!!
Don't wait! Send registration in now before the bus is full! [1 bus only] |
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| Themes: Rome, Vatican, and the Holy Father, St. John Paul the Great, Pope Francis, Footsteps of a Saint, Twin Cities Pilgrimages | Location: Italy | |
| St. Peregrine's Italy | Dates: Oct 22nd (Thu) to Oct 31st (Sat) 2026 | Details and Registration Form » |
St. Peregrine's Italy
Pilgrimage to Italy with the Servites, celebrating the 300th anniversary of St. Peregrine's Canonization! Join Mater Dei and True Catholic Pilgrimages on this memorable and unique pilgrimage to Italy following in the footsteps of St. Peregrine while celebrating the Tercentenary of St. Peregrine's Canonization! In addition to a top notch pilgrimage program in Rome and Vatican City (including an Audience with the Holy Father* - *always depending on the Holy Father's final schedule), we will also enjoy unforgettable guided visit of Assisi, following in the footsteps of St. Francis and St. Clare during the Jubilee Year of St. Francis (gain a Plenary Indulgence)! The pilgrimage will also visit Florence, the birthplace of Renaissance! This unique city is filled with culture, history and some of the best art in the world! Follow in the footsteps of St. Peregrine! The pilgrimage visits the beautiful Monte Senario where we learn about the Servite Order and its origins. The city of Forli is also visited since it is the birthplace of St. Peregrine as well as the resting place of his relics. As with all Mater Dei pilgrimages to Italy, you will receive Mater Dei's spiritual and doctrinal program! Remember that a Plenary Indulgence is offered to pilgrims (meeting all the traditional requirements) who visit the 4 Patriarchal Basilicas in Rome as well as the Porziuncula in Assisi! Additionally, those who visit the Tomb of St. Francis during the Year of St. Francis will gain additional indulgences! Departing from Denver International Airport. Other departure cities may be available for an additional cost. Chaplain: Fr. Chris Krymski, O.S.M. Tour Director: Dennis Gaetano (from our affiliate True Catholic Pilgrimages) COMING SOON!
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| Themes: Rome, Vatican, and the Holy Father, Footsteps of a Saint, Twin Cities Pilgrimages | Location: Italy | |
