Welcome Pilgrims!

Join me on a Spiritual Journey to Italy!
August 24 – September 4, 2025

Dear Friends,

I warmly invite you to join me on a transformative Jubilee Year pilgrimage to the heart of Italy. Our journey will take us through some of the most breathtaking and spiritually significant places in the country.

We begin in Milan, where we will experience the beauty of this historic city before embarking on a scenic boat ride on Lake Como. Afterward, we travel to Florence, where we’ll stand in awe before Michelangelo's David and dive into local culture with a hands-on cooking class. In Siena and Assisi, we’ll walk in the footsteps of beloved saints and celebrate Mass in sacred churches that have inspired pilgrims for centuries.

The final days of our pilgrimage are spent in Rome, where we will walk through the Holy Doors of the most renowned basilicas, including St. Peter’s, and celebrate Mass in these hallowed spaces. We’ll also have the honor of attending a Papal Audience with Pope Francis. These experiences will be moments to treasure for a lifetime.

Along the way, we’ll enjoy wonderful meals, some in excellent restaurants and others at our hotel, giving us a chance to savor Italy's rich culinary traditions. Each day, we will gather for the Eucharist, deepening our faith and strengthening our spiritual connection.

This pilgrimage promises to be an adventure of faith, culture, and beauty, and I would love to share it with you. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply seeking to enrich your spiritual life, this journey will offer unforgettable moments of reflection, joy, and grace.

I look forward to walking this path with you and celebrating Mass together in these incredible places.

God bless you,
Fr. Mele