Cascia – Assisi – Rome
The Jubilee of Hope
In opening this Holy Year, the Pope encourages Catholics to be “pilgrims of Hope”. This pilgrimage is a response to that invitation.
- In Cascia, the life and example of Saint Rita, “the saint of impossible cases”, will inspire hope, reconciliation and devotion.
- In Assisi, the deep union of St. Francis with the Passion of Christ will transmit humility and love for all creatures.
- In Rome, the place of memory of the martyred apostles and the spiritual heart of the Catholic Church, you’ll experience the historical and cultural richness of this holy city, encouraging you to renew your faith.
Pilgrimage highlights :
- A rare opportunity to enjoy a unique spiritual experience while discovering exceptional places
- Passing through the holy doors of Rome’s 4 major basilicas
- Many moments of meditation and celebration
- Accommodation in a Cascia hotel close to the sanctuary
- Accommodation in a religious house in central Rome
You can view and print the pilgrimage presentation leaflet.
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A journey of faith
D1: Friday, November 7, 2025
Paris / Rome / Cascia (165 km)
18h15: Depart CDG
20h20: Arrive ROME FIUMICCINO
20h30: Meet at Rome-Fiumicino airport, and transfer by coach to Cascia, the Umbrian town of Saint Rita.
Dinner at leisure.
Overnight in Cascia.
D2: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Cascia / Roccaporena / Cascia
Visit the birthplace and marital home of Saint Rita, the Miracle of the Rose garden, the Scoglio rock where the saint liked to pray.
Lunch included.
Visit to the Basilica of Saint Rita and explanation of the saint’s life.
Time of prayer before the shrine of Saint Rita, discovery of the monastery where the saint spent the last years of her life. Celebration of Faith in the Collegiata di Santa Maria Della Visitazione, where St. Rita was baptized.
Dinner included.
Overnight in Cascia.
D3: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Cascia / Assisi / Rome (260 km)
Transfer to Assisi. Basilica of St.
Francis, with superb frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue, housing the tomb of St. Francis. Santa Maria Maggiore, home to the tomb of Carlo Acutis. Mass celebrated in the basilica.
Lunch included
Visit to the Porziuncola, part of the great basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, the Chapel of the Transitus.
At the end of the day, coach journey to Rome.
Dinner included.
Overnight in Rome.
D4: Monday, November 10, 2025
Rome
Visit to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the oldest of the four major basilicas, through the Holy Door. Recollection before the icon of the Virgin Mary “Salus populi romani”, to whom the Holy Father entrusted every apostolic journey. Mass celebrated.
Lunch included
Stroll through Baroque Rome and the historic center: Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Church of St. Louis of the French, Church of St. Ignatius, Trevi Fountain, Church of the Trinity of the Mounts, etc.
Dinner included.
Overnight in Rome
D5: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Rome
Visit to St. Peter’s Basilica. Pass through the Holy Door, time for prayer before Peter’s Confession (tomb), then tour of the basilica. Descent into the Vatican crypts where many popes are buried.
Mass
Lunch included.
Visit the Basilica of St. John Lateran or free time. Rome’s cathedral, the mother church and head of all the churches. Pass through the Holy Door and visit the basilica.
Dinner included.
Overnight in Rome
D6: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Rome / Paris
Pontifical Audience (arrive by 7:30 am) in St. Peter’s Square with the Pope (subject to his presence), a unique experience of the “universality of the Church” with all the pilgrim groups present.
Lunch included
Visit to St. Paul’s Basilica Outside the Walls. Visit to the atrium. Passage through the Holy Door and visit to the basilica.
Visit to the Catacombs of St. Calixtus
These are one of the largest and best-preserved underground burial complexes in the city.
Mass
Transfer to the airport
Dinner at leisure.
9:30 pm: Departure ROME FIUMICCINO
11:40 pm: Arrival PARIS CDG
The program is subject to change according to local constraints and to availability when the group is confirmed.
This price includes:
– Flights Paris / Rome / Paris
– Private coach on 07, 09 and 12/11
– Public transport in Rome
– Accommodation in double room
– All meals from lunch on 08/11 to lunch on 12/11
– Entrance fees and visits mentioned
– Insurance (medical expenses, repatriation, civil liability, luggage and cancellation)
Supplements :
– Single room 400€
– Drinks, coffee and extras
– Offerings during celebrations
– Tips for guides and drivers
Leaders: Father François Lapointe o.m.v. and Father Guillaume Charbonneau o.m.v.
REGISTRATION
- Reservations can be made on site from April 21: www.billetweb.fr/pelerinage-a-rome-groupe-p-lapointe
- Payment can be made either in full or in three instalments:
Atregistration: 33% – 05/07/2025: 33% – 05/10/2025: balance
- If you have any questions, please contact us on 01 41 13 37 11 or 06 26 56 24 17 or e-mail us at chapelle.sainte.rita@gmail.com.
