Jubilee Pilgrimage of Hope to the Shrines Of Italy featuring a Recollection led by Cardinal Chito Tagle

October 25 - November 6, 2025 ~ 13 Days

Pilgrimage Overview:

Pilgrimage Chaplain:

Fr. Jboy Gonzales, SJ. with Fr. Fiel Pareja

Date:

Oct 25 – Nov 6, 2025

Inclusions

Roundtrip economy airfare
Roundtrip airport transfers
4* hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis
Land transportation by deluxe air-conditioned motor coach
Meals as specified in the itinerary (B – Hot/Cold buffet
breakfast; D – Dinner)
Guided tours with entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
Services of a Pilgrimage Chaplain and Filipino Tour Leader
all throughout the tour
Porterage of one (1) piece of luggage only at hotels and
train stations (Subject to availability)
City taxes in all hotels

About Your Pilgrimage

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.

Upcoming Pilgrimages

22 Sep

Shrines of Italy

with Bp. Pol Jaucian, SVD

24 Sep

Pilgrimage to the Great Marian Shrines of Europe (Belgium-France-Spain-Portugal)

with A Pilgrimage Chaplain

1 Oct

Pilgrimage to Rome with the Shrines of St. Padre Pio and St. Francis of Assisi

with Fr. Froilan Briones, SSS.

10 Oct

Pilgrimage to Mexico with the Shrines of Our Lady of Guadalupe

with Fr. Dennis Paez, SBD.

25 Oct

Jubilee Pilgrimage of Hope to the Shrines Of Italy featuring a Recollection led by Cardinal Chito Tagle

with Fr. Jboy Gonzales, SJ. with Fr. Fiel Pareja

19 Nov

Journey of Souls and Senses Pilgrimage to Tokyo and Akita

with A Pilgrimage Chaplain

Things We Love

Spirit-filled recollection by Cardinal Luis Antonio “Chito” Tagle.
Explore Assisi on foot, the best way to admire the picturesque panoramic views of the city, absorb its serene atmosphere, and meet the wonderful people that live there.
Rome is an open-air museum! Be awed by its breathtaking beauty.
See Pope Leo XIV up close during the Papal Audience at St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.
Offer prayers before the original icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help enshrined at the Church of St. Alphonsus de Liguori.

Things To Do

GELATO.
Italy’s famed gelato is a big hit! Make a game of tasting one in every Italian city you will visit—compare and enjoy!
LEARN.
Learn these simple Italian words: “grazie” (thanks); “ciao” (hello or goodbye), and “prego” (you’re welcome or please)
SHOP.
Shop for rosaries, medals, and other religious souvenir items while on pilgrimage, and ask your pilgrimage chaplains to bless them before heading home.
WHISPER.
Whisper a prayer for your loved ones before the incorrupt body of St. Padre Pio while on your visit to San Giovanni Rotondo.
CONFESSION.
Avail yourself of the Sacrament of Reconciliation while on pilgrimage, one of the conditions required to receive the plenary indulgence for the Jubilee year.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Visa Requirements

Passport with six (6) months validity from date of departure
Visa Application Forms
Two (2) pcs. passport-size pictures
Original and Photocopy of Latest Income Tax Return
Original Bank Certificate (both Pesos and/or U.S.Dollars) for each embassy
Original and Photocopy of Business Registration (if in business)
Original Employment Certificate (if employed)
Photocopy of International Credit Cards (if available)
Travel Insurance with minimum coverarage of Php2.5 Million (valid for 30 days)
Affidavit of Support and Consent (signed and notarized by sponsor if financially incapable)
If married, copy of Authenticated Marriage Contract
Copy of hotel voucher (to be supplied by ERI)
Personal appearance by the applicant
Processing Time: 15 – 30 days
VISA FEE: Php 14,000.00 (Subject to change without prior notice)

Booking Conditions

1) A deposit of US$ 1000.00 deposit is required upon
reservations together with a photocopy of a passport (valid
for 6 months from the date of departure), Pilgrim’s Profile, payment for visa fee and travel insurance.

2) Full payment in U.S. dollars is required before ticketing but in
no case shall it be later than 90 days before the departure date.

3) The following cancellation charges will apply:

> 90 days before departure date – 50% of the Tour Cost
> 60 days before departure date – Full tour cost will be
forfeited.
> US$500.00 Admin Fee for any visa denial

Terms and Conditions

BASIC TOUR COST DOES NOT INCLUDE: Visa fees and
documentation expenses, insurance, hospitalization and other medical
expenses, tours and transportation during free periods, porterage of
extra pieces of luggage in excess of maximum allocation, drinks and
beverages taken during meals, items of personal nature such as
laundry, telephone, fax, room service, and other expenses not
mentioned in the itinerary terms and conditions.

EXECUTIVE RESOURCES, INC. has arranged for the various tour
services to be performed under the responsibility of various contractors.
Executive Resources, Inc., its employees or its sub-agents therefore
only act as agents for the contractors providing the various services
described in the tour and accept no responsibility or liability in
connection with losses or accidental expenses due to delays of
schedule, overbooking, defaults or “force majeure.” All tours and
arrangements are subject to the general conditions specified by each
contractor. Tour itineraries and prices are subject to change without
prior notice. When making a tour booking, the passenger
acknowledges and accepts the foregoing conditions. When making
a tour booking, the passenger acknowledges and accepts
the foregoing conditions.

RATES AND ITINERARY ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE!

Other Pilgrimages

Shrines of Italy

~ 13 Days

Pilgrimage Chaplain:

Bp. Pol Jaucian, SVD

Date:

Sep 22 – Oct 4, 2025

Pilgrimage to the Great Marian Shrines of Europe (Belgium-France-Spain-Portugal)

~ 16 Days

Pilgrimage Chaplain:

A Pilgrimage Chaplain

Led By:

Bro. Bo Sanchez

Date:

Sep 24 – Oct 9, 2025

Pilgrimage to Rome with the Shrines of St. Padre Pio and St. Francis of Assisi

~ 12 Days

Pilgrimage Chaplain:

Fr. Froilan Briones, SSS.

Date:

October 1–12, 2025

Pilgrimage to Mexico with the Shrines of Our Lady of Guadalupe

~ 11 Days

Pilgrimage Chaplain:

Fr. Dennis Paez, SBD.

Date:

October 10–20, 2025