
Inviting Alumni, Family and Friends of Christendom College
A Lenten Pilgrimage to Italy
March 6 – 16, 2023 / $3900.00 air-inclusive from IAD
This pilgrimage will explore the great history, heritage and traditions of Roman Catholicism. Featuring visits to Rome, Assisi, Florence and Orvieto, everything is included in the cost with the exception of one daily meal.
On this trip you can expect daily private Masses celebrated by alumnus Fr. Joseph Mary D. Brown, C.S.J. (1985), four-star hotels and beautiful religious guesthouses, as well as a variety of tours and excursions led by Italy’s best Catholic guides, including a tour of Saint Peter’s with Christendom President Dr. Timothy O’Donnell.”
Open to alumni, family and friends of Christendom College, this trip will be led by Father Joseph Mary Brown, Joe Long, the founder of ProRome and an alumnus of Christendom College (2012). We look forward to welcoming you in the Bel Paese!
This trip is limited to 40 guests and registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Adults, children over the age of sixteen and babes in arms are welcome!
Covid-19 Travel Requirements? None!
Overview
On this trip we will venture in the footsteps of the greatest saints and martyrs of our Catholic heritage. We will experience the history and magnificence of Rome firsthand and explore the most incredible places of Italy.

Rome
This trip features five full days in the Eternal City. We will explore Rome’s greatest sites, from the tunnels of crypts and catacombs to the many ancient amphitheaters and early Christian churches.

Florence
Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance. The perennial beauty of this city was accomplished by artists who were deeply inspired by their faith. Their handiwork will inspire in us a deeper love for the Divine.

Orvieto
Our pilgrimage features a day-trip to Orvieto, home to one of Italy’s finest Gothic cathedrals, the Duomo of Orvieto, which serves as a solemn reliquary for the Eucharistic Miracle of Bolsena!

Assisi
For two days we will explore Assisi, following in the footsteps of Saint Francis and Saint Clare. We will learn their stories and pray at their tombs, and come to realize the beauty of holy poverty.
TRIP DETAILS
Pricing, Payments & Cancellation
Planning Checklist
Register
In order to register simply fill out the form at the top this page! Your place on the trip is then secure!
Purchase Travel Insurance
We will send you an insurance quote as soon as you register. We strongly suggest that everyone purchases travel insurance.
Upload Passport Information
Apply as soon as possible. NB - Passports that expire within six months of the travel dates are not valid to enter Europe.

Seats, Upgrades & More
Flight Information
On group bookings seat selection and upgrades are not possible. The group will be allocated a block of seats in the economy cabin of the airplane and seats will be assigned automatically during check-in.
If you would like an upgrade or have a specific seating request, we suggest that you book the same flight as the group, but through a travel agency of your choice. In this event you will be given the “flying separately discount, which is $600.00.
Please contact us for the correct group flight information and travel agency suggestions.
Meet the Team
Additional Trip Information
Trip Patron
St. Joseph – the foster father of Jesus Christ – is the greatest of saints. As our trip patron, we will pray to St. Joseph before and during the trip, asking this incredible man, the protector of the child Jesus, to protect us on our pilgrimage!
“The Church is like a great ship being pounded by the waves of life’s different stresses. Our duty is not to abandon ship, but to keep her on her course.“