800th Anniversary of St. Francis
September 7 – 18, 2026 · 12 Days · Rome · Assisi · La Verna
Walk the Path of St. Francis.
Through the Heart of Italy.
A Journey of Faith and Grace.
A once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage commemorating the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. Includes a special Vatican Papal Audience, the Stigmata Feast Mass at La Verna, and sacred sites across Rome and Umbria.
Spiritual Director: Fr. Lee Ho-seok Anselmo · Order of Friars Minor Korea (OFM Korea)
Limited Seats Available
Pilgrimage Itinerary
Twelve days of faith, prayer, and sacred encounters across Italy
LA Departure
Depart from Los Angeles. Air travel to Rome.
Rome Arrival
Arrive in Rome. Hotel check-in and rest.
Vatican Papal Audience
Attend the Vatican Papal Audience — a special privilege arranged exclusively for this pilgrimage group.
St. Peter's Basilica & Vatican Holy Sites
Visit St. Peter's Basilica and the sacred holy sites of Vatican City. Mass and guided prayer.
Orvieto – Eucharistic Miracle Cathedral
Travel to Orvieto. Visit the Cathedral of Orvieto, home of the Eucharistic Miracle of Bolsena. Mass and reflection.
Move to Assisi · St. Francis Basilica
Travel to the hilltop town of Assisi. Visit the Basilica of St. Francis and venerate the Tomb of St. Francis.
Assisi Spiritual Meditation & St. Clare Church
Three days of spiritual meditation and prayer in Assisi. Visit the Basilica of St. Clare. Guided reflection in the footsteps of St. Francis and St. Clare.
La Verna Sanctuary · Vigil Preparation
Travel to the La Verna Sanctuary, the sacred mountain where St. Francis received the stigmata. Vigil preparation for the Feast of the Stigmata.
Stigmata Feast Mass & Cortona
Celebrate the Feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis with a solemn Mass at La Verna. Brief visit to the historic town of Cortona.
Return Departure from Rome FCO
Transfer to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Direct flight back to Los Angeles. Return home with renewed faith and blessed memories.
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Hotel: 4-star hotels — Rome: Ergife Palace Hotel or equivalent (4★) · Assisi/Perugia: Plaza Hotel or equivalent (4★) · La Verna area: Borgo Palace Hotel or equivalent (4★)
- Vehicle: Minibus standard
- Guide: Korean guide + local guide
- Meals: Hotel breakfast + 18 lunches & dinners (lunch ~25 EUR / dinner ~30 EUR per person, group basis)
- Included visits: St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museum (with reservation), Catacombs, Assisi St. Francis Basilica, Orvieto Funicular, St. Paul Basilica
- Other: Tips (guide / driver / restaurant), hotel tax, Italy checkpoint fees
Not Included
- Airfare for the entire itinerary is not included
- Personal expenses, porterage, and beverages
- Entrance fees to tourist sites not listed in this quotation
- Surcharges due to local events (based on current rates)
- Pilgrimage devotional preparation costs
Important Notes
- Bus usage and guide service hours are from 9 AM to 7 PM. Additional charges may apply for use beyond this time.
- Vehicle size and hotels may be changed according to local conditions.
- Hotel and ground costs are based on current inquiry conditions; additional reservations may result in rate changes.
- In the Assisi / La Verna area, some hotels are small-scale, so accommodation may be arranged in nearby areas. Advance notice is requested.