PILGRIMAGE
Office of Mission & Ministry
Due Date (Application & Letters): October 1, 2025
**All students who apply must also provide a letter of recommendation from TWO Alvernia faculty or staff members that demonstrates the student’s dedication to Alvernia’s core values, academic pursuits, or spiritual development.**
2025-26 Assisi Pilgrimage - December 27, 2025 to January 6, 2026
This journey is more than a trip — it's a pilgrimage: a chance to step away from your daily routine and dive deeper into your faith, purpose, and personal growth.
- You’ll begin in Assisi, the hometown of St. Francis and St. Clare, two saints who lived lives of deep simplicity, service, and devotion. As you walk through the cobblestone streets, visit sacred places like the Porziuncola and San Damiano, and spend quiet moments in prayer and reflection, you’ll connect with the values that shaped their lives — and perhaps your own.
- The group will celebrate Christmas in Greccio, the site where St. Francis first brought the Nativity story to life. It's not just a celebration — it’s an invitation to reflect on the meaning of Christ’s birth in a very real and powerful setting.
- The pilgrimage continues in Rome, where you’ll visit St. Peter’s Basilica and have time to explore other important spiritual sites. Whether you're walking through ancient churches, praying in sacred spaces, or simply soaking in the history and beauty of the Eternal City, each step of the journey is an opportunity for spiritual renewal and deeper understanding.
This is not a vacation — it’s a call to walk in the footsteps of the saints, to reflect, to grow, and to return home changed.
PILGRIMAGE APPLICATION
Please submit two letters of recommendation to kristin.eck@alvernia.edu
Due Date (Application & Letters): October 1, 2025
