World Meeting of Families 2022
Rome, Italy
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ITINERARY
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DAY ONE June 21, 2022, Tuesday
Pilgrims in North America depart for Italy. DAY TWO June 22, Wednesday Benvenuto in Italia! Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your Guide and escorted to your bus to transfer to your hotel. Once you have settled into your lodging, your Guide will help to prepare the group for the week ahead, beginning with the WMF Opening Ceremony. before setting out on your first excursion into the Eternal City. Cross the beautiful Piazza Navona, where you will learn the meaning behind the iconic Fountain of the Four Winds. Step inside the history of the Pantheon, and climb the Spanish Steps (pictured left). Pass by the Roman Forum and the Colosseum, and learn about the martyrdom of early Christians. Admire many remarkable churches throughout the day, each with treasured relics and extraordinary art. |
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DAY THREE June 23, Thursday
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DAY FIVE June 25, Saturday Celebrate Mass in a major basilica, then climb the Holy Stairs that Christ walked to the praetorium of Pontius Pilate, which were brought to Rome by St. Helena. Explore the Basilicas of St. John Lateran, Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, and St. Mary Major. Descend into the Catacombs of San Callisto (pictured right) to experience the life of the early Church. |
DAY FOUR June 24, Friday
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DAY SIX June 26, Sunday
Celebrate morning Mass at Chiesa Santo Spirito, established as a shrine to the Divine Mercy by St. John Paul II. Visit and pray before relics of both St. Faustina and St. John Paul II. attend the Papal Angelus Enter the inimitable St. Peter’s Basilica. Pray before the tomb of St. John Paul II before exploring the many altars housing incorrupt bodies and other relics of great saints. Atop the tomb of St. Peter, pray for our Church and for your friends and family back home. Time permitting, avail yourself of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and spend time in Adoration. |
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DAY SEVEN June 27, Monday
Depart for home, carrying the graces of your pilgrimage home to your family, friends, and parish. |
DAY EIGHT June 27, Monday
Depart for home, carrying the graces of your pilgrimage home to your family, friends, and parish.
Depart for home, carrying the graces of your pilgrimage home to your family, friends, and parish.
Daily Mass is always included in our itineraries, except on air travel days. Activities are subject to change and/or rearrange based on the papal schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a minimum age to participate? Can I bring my young children? Should grandpa come with us?
The World Meeting of Families is truly a family affair, and there is no minimum (or maximum) participation age. You will find that the itinerary moves quickly to keep pace with energetic minds and bodies.
Generally, international pilgrimages are best suited for participants ages 14-60 in good physical condition. We recommend that pilgrims younger than 16 travel with their own parent as their chaperone, and that families with younger children be prepared to sit out of activities if their children require additional down time or other special attention. Adults traveling with children younger than 14 will not be able to chaperone other youth in the group. This pilgrimage is not recommended for families with infants or toddlers.
How are hotel rooms assigned?
Hotel rooms will be shared by 2-3 pilgrims traveling together. Adult pilgrims may be asked to share a room with other adult pilgrims of the same sex, depending of the mix of ages and genders in the final group. Private rooms are available, at additional cost, for adults only. Room assignments will be emailed to you at least two weeks prior to departure.
The World Meeting of Families is truly a family affair, and there is no minimum (or maximum) participation age. You will find that the itinerary moves quickly to keep pace with energetic minds and bodies.
Generally, international pilgrimages are best suited for participants ages 14-60 in good physical condition. We recommend that pilgrims younger than 16 travel with their own parent as their chaperone, and that families with younger children be prepared to sit out of activities if their children require additional down time or other special attention. Adults traveling with children younger than 14 will not be able to chaperone other youth in the group. This pilgrimage is not recommended for families with infants or toddlers.
How are hotel rooms assigned?
Hotel rooms will be shared by 2-3 pilgrims traveling together. Adult pilgrims may be asked to share a room with other adult pilgrims of the same sex, depending of the mix of ages and genders in the final group. Private rooms are available, at additional cost, for adults only. Room assignments will be emailed to you at least two weeks prior to departure.