A Life-changing Theology of the Body-lensed Immersion into the Epicenter of the Catholic Church

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Our 2024 Italy Pilgrimage is not just a tour. It’s going to be a real pilgrimage, a real deep dive into the spirituality of Rome, of the Church in Italy, of the Vatican, of our Catholic faith… through the great gift that St. John Paul II gave us in his “theology of the body.” You are invited to join us on a journey this fall that will transform how you view and live your faith. It’s an opportunity to step back and give God thanks for the blessings in your life, while also offering at each holy site your joys, challenges, pains, hopes and prayer intentions of others to Jesus.  

The main itinerary for the pilgrimage starts in the countryside of Assisi and ends in the Eternal City of Rome.In between, we will explore the Eucharistic miracle site in Orvieto, the Holy House in Loreto, the life and spirituality of Padre Pio in San Giovanni Rotundo, and make other stops at beautiful holy places. When we arrive in Rome, we’ll visit St. Peter’s Basilica and the other three major basilicas, explore art in several churches, walk through the Vatican Museums (which includes the Sistine Chapel), attend a Wednesday general audience with Pope Francis and do so much more! We will also explore historical Rome!

Daily Mass in Stunning Churches, Spiritual Direction and Confession to Tend to Your Spiritual Needs Throughout the Pilgrimage

We will celebrate private Masses in stunning churches each day, with liturgical music led by Jason Clark. Throughout the pilgrimage you will also have the opportunity for spiritual direction and to attend the sacrament of Reconciliation with our chaplains. 

Exclusive formation from Dr. Christopher West and Our Team

We created an exclusive pilgrim booklet for daily reflections by Christopher West and Jason Clark, which will bring your faith alive in ways that will forever change how you pray, attend Mass, interpret art and the sacramentality of creation, and so much more. 

Plenty of Free Time to Explore on Your Own

We have built in several windows of leisure time, so you can fulfill your personal bucket list of holy and secular sites, relax, and enjoy the local cuisine and arts.  

Optional, Limited-Space Extension to Florence, Padua & Venice

After finishing our main itinerary, you have the option to continue on for several more days and visit Florence, Padua and Venice. Please note there are a limited number of spots for the extension!

First-class Hotels, Delicious Restaurants and More!

We stay in first-class hotels in great locations and will travel in air-conditioned buses.

Where do we come from and where are we going? These questions are DECISIVE for understanding what it means to be human and how to orient our lives and our actions toward authentic fulfillment. Join Christopher West and Mike Mangione as they creatively weave together dynamic presentations with live music, movie clips, YouTube videos, and sacred art for an evening of beauty and reflection on the meaning of life, love, and human destiny. You will come away with a faith-filled vision of hope that will instill in you the sheer wonder and joy of being alive…

Where do we come from and where are we going? These questions are DECISIVE for understanding what it means to be human and how to orient our lives and our actions toward authentic fulfillment. Join Christopher West and Mike Mangione as they creatively weave together dynamic presentations with live music, movie clips, YouTube videos, and sacred art for an evening of beauty and reflection on the meaning of life, love, and human destiny. You will come away with a faith-filled vision of hope that will instill in you the sheer wonder and joy of being alive…

June 15 – 20, 2025

Black Rock Retreat Center

Quarryville, PA

​​​​​​​Taught by Christopher West

Registration Open SOON!

Theology of the Body I: Head & Heart Immersion Course (Online)

June 30 – July 11, 2025

Taught by Christopher West

Registration Open SOON!

Theology of the Body I: Head & Heart Immersion Course (Online)

June 30 – July 11, 2025

Taught by Christopher West

Registration Open SOON!

August 3-8, 2025
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​​​​​​​Black Rock Retreat Center, ​​​​​​​Quarryville, PA

​​​​​​​Taught by Bill Donaghy

Registration Open SOON!