Journey with St. Louis Choir to Italy with Father Thomas Keller
Come walk in the footsteps of the apostles and saints, pray in the great basilicas that have shaped the life of the Church for nearly two millennia, and lift your heart in song as the St. Louis Basilica Choir offers the gift of sacred music across Italy. This pilgrimage invites you into a deeper encounter with Christ through the holy places of Rome, Assisi, Florence, and Venice—while sharing the joy of hearing your own cathedral choir sing the Mass and present a culminating concert in one of Venice’s most treasured churches. May the stones of these sacred sites and the beauty of sacred song draw you closer to the living God.
Spiritual & Sightseeing Highlights
- St. Paul Outside the Walls Visit
- St. John Lateran Choir Mass
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter's Basilica Choir Mass
- Mamertine Forum and Colosseum
- St. Mary Major Choir Mass
- Papal Audience
- St. Mary of the Angels Mass
- St. Francis Basilica Mass
- St. Clare and Blessed Carlo Acutis Visit
- Florence Duomo Choir Mass
- Accademia Gallery and David
- Santa Croce Visit
- Santa Maria Novella Mass
- Tuscan Winery Lunch
- Santa Lucia Choir Mass
- Grand Canal Boat Tour
- St. Mark's Basilica Private Mass
- Santa Maria della Pietà Concert
- Festive Farewell Dinner
Your Journey
Day 1 Transatlantic Flight Departure
Day 2 Rome Arrival and St Paul Outside the Walls
Day 3 St John Lateran and Vatican Museums
Day 4 St Peter's Basilica and Colosseum Tour
Day 5 Papal Audience and St Mary Major
Day 6 Assisi Transfer and St Francis Basilica
Day 7 Florence Arrival and Duomo Mass
Day 8 Accademia Gallery and Tuscan Winery Lunch
Day 9 Venice Transfer and Grand Canal Tour
Day 10 St Mark's Basilica and Farewell Dinner
Day 11 Return Flight Home
What's Included
- Round-trip transatlantic airfare
- Private motorcoach and Venice boat transfers
- Four and five star hotel accommodations
- Daily buffet breakfast and dinners
- Daily Masses at basilicas and shrines
- Closing concert at Santa Maria della Pietà
- Professional tour manager and local guides
- Headphones for guided tours
- Tips for hotel staff drivers and restaurant service
- Guided visits and basilica entrance arrangements
Physical Requirements
This pilgrimage involves a moderate level of physical activity. On many days you can expect to walk 4–5 miles, often on uneven ground, cobblestones, hills and stairs, and sometimes in hot weather. Some holy sites can only be reached on foot, and coaches often have to park some distance away. The group travels together on a full daily schedule. If you have any mobility needs, please tell us on this form so we can talk with you about them before you travel.
Questions about this pilgrimage? Call us at 636.391.1000
Reserve your place
A deposit secures your spot. Our team is here to answer every question and walk you through registration.