A Journey to the Holy Face from Marian France to Eternal Rome with Father Pollman
Join Father Kent Pollman of the Archdiocese of St. Louis on the Holy Face Catholic Pilgrimage: France to Rome, a transformative journey of faith, reflection, and devotion from April 17 to May 1, 2027. As pilgrims traverse sacred landscapes steeped in centuries of Catholic heritage, they will encounter sites where saints walked, apparitions unfolded, and miracles affirmed the divine presence, all under Father Pollman's guidance through daily Masses, prayers, and teachings that deepen their spiritual bond with the Church's timeless legacy.
Spiritual & Sightseeing Highlights
- Lourdes Grotto of Massabielle and healing baths
- Toulouse and Fanjeaux Dominican historical sites
- Avignon Palace of the Popes and Cathedral
- La Salette mountain Marian apparition sanctuary
- Saint-Maximin Tomb of Saint Mary Magdalene and Sainte-Baume Grotto
- Rome Vatican, Saint Peter Crypts, Saint John Lateran, and Holy Stairs
- Lanciano Church of the Eucharistic Miracle
- Manoppello Sanctuary of the Veil of the Holy Face
Your Journey
Depart St. Louis for flight to France
Arrive in Toulouse, transfer to Lourdes, attend Mass, and join candlelight procession
Mass at Grotto of Massabielle, visit healing baths, and reflect in Lourdes
Participate in prayer, adoration, and sanctuary reflection in Lourdes
Visit St. Sernin in Toulouse, Prouilhe Monastery in Fanjeaux, and Carcassonne
Tour Palace of the Popes and celebrate Mass at Avignon Cathedral
Ascend to La Salette Sanctuary for Mass and tour of apparition site
Day of reflection, prayer, and adoration at La Salette sanctuary
Mass at Basilica of Mary Magdalene and hike to Sainte-Baume Grotto
Fly to Rome, celebrate Mass at St. John Lateran, and visit Holy Stairs
Mass in St. Peter Crypts, tour Vatican Museums, and visit Santo Spirito in Sassia
Attend Papal Audience, explore ancient Rome, and Mass at Saint Pudentiana
Visit Catacombs of San Callisto and drive to Lanciano for Eucharistic Miracle Mass
Venerate Veil of the Holy Face in Manoppello and enjoy farewell winery lunch
Transfer to Rome airport and depart for the United States
What's Included
- Round-trip international airfare from St. Louis
- In Country Tour Manager
- TravelTyme Host
- Thirteen nights in four-star hotel accommodations
- Daily buffet breakfasts and dinners
- Deluxe motorcoach transportation across France and Italy
- Daily Mass with Father Pollman at sacred sites
- Professional tour manager, local guides, and host
- All hotel, restaurant, and guide tips
- Tour headphones where applicable
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.