Italy 2027

Diocesan Student Pilgrimage to Italy

June 1–10, 2027 | Open to current grades 9–11 (Classes of 2027–2029) + Parents

Early Enrollment Savings ends Feb. 28, 2026 | Limited to 33 travelers

Not a Trip. A Turning Point.

This is more than a tour—it’s a pilgrimage designed to help students and families encounter Jesus Christ through sacred places, the lives of the saints, and the prayer of the universal Church. On our most recent pilgrimage, one student shared that after praying before a Eucharistic Miracle, he moved from doubt to belief: “After seeing it, I know God is real.” Another described confession at St. Peter’s as feeling “20 pounds lighter.” A parent reflected, “You think you go on pilgrimage to see the sites, but it is really God who took you there to change you.”

Who Can Attend?

Students currently in grades 9, 10, or 11 (Classes of 2027, 2028, and 2029)
Students who attend Salina Diocese Catholic schools, or are active in parish CYO (public school/homeschool)
Parents are also welcome to attend

Participation is limited to 33 total travelers and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Enroll by March 26, 2026 for Early Enrollment Savings

Early Enrollment Savings ends March 26, 2026. Because spots are limited, we encourage families to enroll as soon as possible.

2027 Itinerary

News & Updates from Italy 2027

Students Share Their Voice: What We Learned from Our December Student Survey

Geoff Andrews, Superintendent of Schools One of the great gifts of Catholic education is the sense of belonging and mutual support we build together as families, parishes, and schools. This winter, students in grades 3–12 across our diocesan Catholic schools took time to share their...

Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Salina Show Strong Results on Nationally Normed Iowa Assessments

By Geoff Andrews, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Diocese of Salina, and Dr. Nick Compagnone, Consultant for Public Policy and Accreditation Catholic schools in the Diocese of Salina are committed to providing students with a strong education rooted in faith, academic excellence, and care for the...