"Pilgrims of Hope"
The celebration of a Jubilee comes from the Jewish tradition where a Jubilee was celebrated every 50 years. This year marked a time to re-establish relationships with God and with one another. Pope Boniface VIII called the first Jubilee or “Holy Year” in 1300, and they are now celebrated every 25 years. This years theme for the Holy Year is "Pilgrims of Hope".
There are a few ways to enter into this Holy Year of grace, specifically:
Want to add a Custom Extension to your trip? See them at the bottom of the page. Fill out the form below for more information on packages we are offering. There is an option for everyone and every group.
The celebration of a Jubilee comes from the Jewish tradition where a Jubilee was celebrated every 50 years. This year marked a time to re-establish relationships with God and with one another. Pope Boniface VIII called the first Jubilee or “Holy Year” in 1300, and they are now celebrated every 25 years. This years theme for the Holy Year is "Pilgrims of Hope".
There are a few ways to enter into this Holy Year of grace, specifically:
- Jubilee of the Youth: July 28- August 3, 2025 - A mini World Youth Day for Youth & Young Adults
- Jubilee of Teenagers: April 25-27, 2025 - An event specifically for those high school
- A custom pilgrimage to Rome any time during 2025 - See below for a list of events
Want to add a Custom Extension to your trip? See them at the bottom of the page. Fill out the form below for more information on packages we are offering. There is an option for everyone and every group.
Young Adults traveling solo or small groups with minors? Click below
Groups: Your Jubilee Pilgrimage starts here!
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Jubilee of the Youth Week Itinerary
JULY 28-AUGUST 3, 2025
Optional Itineraries for groups of 15+ pilgrims:
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Itinerary A 10 days, 8 nights* July 26 Depart your City for Rome (or final day of a pre-Jubilee extension) July 27 Meet your guide upon arrival in Rome, private coach to Assisi July 28 Basilica of St. Clare, relics of Bl. Carlo Acutis, Basilica of St. Francis July 29 Depart Assisi for Rome, Opening Jubilee Mass with our Holy Father July 30 Holy Doors at St. John Lateran and St. Mary Major July 31 Holy Door at St. Paul Outside the Walls & Mass. Jubilee events Aug 1 Holy Door at St. Peter's. Relics of St. John Paul II & St. Faustina, Jubilee Events Aug 2 Pilgrimage out to Tor Vergata for an evening vigil with the Pope. Overnight under the stars Aug 3 Sunday Mass with the Holy Father at Tor Vergata before coming back to Rome. Free evening in Rome Aug 4 Depart Rome for your home city or for an exciting extension! |
Itinerary B
10 days, 8 nights* July 28 Depart your City for Rome (or final day of a pre-Jubilee extension) July 29 Meet your guide upon arrival, Opening Jubilee Mass with our Holy Father at St. Peter's Square July 30 Holy Doors at St. John Lateran and St. Mary Major. Walking pilgrimage tour July 31 Holy Door at St. Paul Outside the Walls & Mass. Jubilee events Aug 1 Holy Door at St. Peter's. Relics of St. John Paul II & St. Faustina, Jubilee Events. Aug 2 Pilgrimage out to Tor Vergata for an evening vigil with the Pope. Overnight under the stars Aug 3 Sunday Mass with the Holy Father at Tor Vergata before coming back to Rome. Depart Rome for evening in Assisi Aug 4 Basilica of St. Clare & relics of Bl. Carlo Acutis, Basilica of St. Francis Aug 5 Depart Assisi for Rome. Free day to explore Aug 6 Depart Rome for your home city or for an exciting extension! *Want to go on a Day Trip or Extension before or after your set itinerary? Check out our extensions below. |
Extensions
*Can be added to any group pilgrimage
Extended Italy5 extra days in Italy
Shrine of St. Padre Pio Holy House of Loreto Cave of St. Michael at Mount Gargano Home of St. Benedict in Norcia St. Benedicts Monestary in Montecassino |
FranceOur Lady's extension
Notre Dame Sainte Chapelle Basilica of Sacre Coeur Shrines of the Miraculous Medal and St. Vincent de Paul Eiffel tower Lourdes |
PolandMercy Extension
Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine of Divine Mercy in Krakow Cathedral and Castle districts Concentration camps: Auschwitz & Birkenau where Saints Maximillian Kolbe and Edith Stein gave their lives Birthplace of St. John Paul II |
Spain and PortugalGrandeur and Awe
Cathedral of the Almudena Sts. Teresa & John of the Cross in Avila Ancient city of Toledo Our Lady of Fatima Monestary of Alcobaça Lisbon and St. Anthony |
*Day trip to NettunoSt. Maria Goretti
Home of Saint Maria Goretti Relics at the Basilica of Our Lady of Graces Chapel where St. Goretti was Martyred |
*Day trip to the beachContemplate in the Sun
Take time to relax and contemplate all of life's beauty on the sun-soaked sand of Italy’s beautiful beaches. Decompress after a long flight or after all of the Jubilee activities. |
JMJYouth sets the bar for an incredible and seamless pilgrimage experience by offering:
- Online travel agreement
- Promotional materials for groups 15+
- Online registration portal for groups and individual young adults
- Paperwork with electronic signatures for anyone 18+, and downloads available for parents of minors traveling.
- Online payment options with reminders sent by email
- Optional (but highly recommended!) travel insurance offered in each pilgrim's profile
- Faith filled guides that know how help your group have the best experience possible.