The Jubilee Year 2025: Pilgrims of Hope is a time to reflect on the profound gifts of grace, mercy, and hope that God offers us. Enter into this spirit of renewal through prayer and deep reflection on God’s Word during a special 13-day Pilgrims of Hope: The Word Exposed pilgrimage featuring a recollection with Cardinal Chito Tagle led by Fr. JBoy Gonzales, SJ as Pilgrimage Chaplain from October 25 to November 6, 2025.
Begin your pilgrimage with a five-night stay in Rome, the Eternal City and heart of Catholicism. Take part in a grace-filled recollection at the Pontificio Collegio Filippino with Cardinal Luis Antonio “Chito” Tagle, setting the tone for a journey of deep reflection and renewal. Visit Rome’s sacred sites, including the four major basilicas—St. Peter’s, St. Paul Outside the Walls, St. John Lateran, and St. Mary Major—entering through their Holy Doors as a powerful sign of grace and spiritual rebirth. A special highlight is the Papal Audience with Pope Leo XIV at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican City —an unforgettable moment to receive the Holy Father’s blessing.
Journey from Rome to Manoppello to visit the Santuario del Volto Santo (Shrine of the Holy Face), home to the miraculous veil believed to bear the image of Christ. Celebrate Mass in this sacred place of devotion.
Continue to San Giovanni Rotondo, the spiritual sanctuary of Saint Padre Pio. Visit his humble cell, pray before the crucifix where he received the stigmata, and spend time in quiet reflection at the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Conclude with a moving moment of prayer before Saint Pio’s incorrupt body, enshrined at the Sanctuary of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina—the heart of devotion to this beloved modern saint.
Afterward, make your way to Cascia to visit the Monastery and Basilica of St. Rita, the “Saint of the Impossible.” Attend Mass and offer prayers before her incorrupt body, enshrined in this peaceful sanctuary.
Wind down your pilgrimage with a two-night stay in Assisi, the serene hilltop city and beloved hometown of St. Francis, founder of the Franciscan Order. This medieval gem, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, radiates peace and spiritual beauty. At the heart of your visit is the magnificent Basilica di San Francesco, a masterpiece of sacred art and architecture that enshrines the tomb of St. Francis.
Let this be a time of grace—a journey not only to sacred places but into the heart of God’s promise. Join a 13-day Pilgrims of Hope: The Word Exposed pilgrimage featuring a recollection with Cardinal Chito Tagle led by Fr. JBoy Gonzales, SJ as Pilgrimage Chaplain from October 25 to November 6, 2025. May this life-changing journey renew your faith, uplift your spirit, and fill your heart with the enduring hope that only God can give.