Join us in Rome in 2027!
Friends of the St. Josemaria Institute, save the date for an unforgettable spiritual pilgrimage:
In the Footsteps of St. Josemaria Escriva
Rome, Italy | October 1 – 9, 2027
with optional extension to Loreto, Italy, from October 9 – 11, 2027
Subscribe to be notified when registration opens on November 4, 2026. The pilgrimage will be led in English and is open to pilgrims from all over the world. Our detailed itinerary, cost, and travel plans will be available soon.
80 years ago, St. Josemaria made his first journey to Rome to seek official approval of Opus Dei from the Holy See to allow its apostolate to expand to other countries. In the years that followed, he constructed the central headquarters of Opus Dei and laid the foundation for initiatives in Rome that continue to serve the Church today.
Now, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his canonization (October 6, 2002), join the St. Josemaria Institute and VERSO Ministries for an unforgettable spiritual pilgrimage as we journey In the Footsteps of St. Josemaria Escriva to Rome!
WHY ROME?
St. Josemaria was once asked when did he first think about traveling to Rome, and his reply was both concise and revealing: “I’d never thought of coming to Rome,” he said. “But I had to come, because Opus Dei was born Roman.”
He further explained, “Rome will leave a deep and lasting mark on your soul, if you take advantage of your time here. And it will teach you to be more faithful children of the Church and to have a more supernatural love for the Holy Father.”
For Catholics, Rome is home—a return to our roots, the setting of the marvelous story of the infinite Love of God, who wants to reach all mankind. It is quite natural, therefore, for Catholics to wish to become more and more ‘Roman’.
THE ITINERARY
This pilgrimage has been thoughtfully designed to immerse pilgrims in the life and spirituality of St. Josemaria, inspired by his affection toward the Holy Father and devotion to the saints and martyrs of the early Church, with visits to: Prelatic Church of Opus Dei and Tomb of St. Josemaria, Basilica of St. Peter, Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, Catacombs of St. Callixtus, Basilica of St. John Lateran, Scala Santa, Basilica of St. Mary Major, and more.
Plus, pilgrims will have the opportunity to learn more about initiatives inspired by the work of St. Josemaria, including: Pontifical University of the Holy Cross (Santa Croce), St. Josemaria Historical Institute, ELIS Center, and Universita Campus Bio-Medico.
The pilgrimage will include daily Mass, a guided recollection, the opportunity to pray St. Josemaria’s reflections on the Stations of the Cross in close proximity to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, and ample time for personal prayer and reflection.
REGISTRATION
Registration opens on November 4, 2026. The pilgrimage will be led in English and is open to pilgrims from all over the world. Our detailed itinerary, cost, and travel plans will be available soon.
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St. Josemaria Institute
The St. Josemaria Institute was founded in 2006 to promote the life, teachings, and devotion to St. Josemaria Escriva among all men and women who desire to find meaning and happiness in their daily lives by growing closer to God. The St. Josemaria Institute produces and distributes digital and print media as a means to spread Christian values around the world and to help people navigate and live well in the digital age.
