Come with the Archdiocese of Saint Paul-Minneapolis and Verso Ministries to one of the most inspiring, epic weeks you’ll ever encounter in your faith. Join millions of Catholic young people in celebrating the life of faith God has called you to. You’ll never experience God, the Church, or your faith the same way ever again.
The option allows you to pay for tips in advance of World Youth Day. We are offering an optional collection and distribution service for tips on your behalf. This means you can pay for all your tips ahead of time so you don't have to worry about carrying cash or calculating tips per service during the pilgrimage. The suggested tip amounts per person are below:
$7 per day for pilgrimage directors
$8 per day for local guides
$5 per day for bus drivers
$1 per night for hotel cleaning/housekeeping/hotel meals
$2 per meal not being held in the hotel
If you follow this suggested amount, the tip cost for pilgrims with the Archdiocese of St. Paul - Minneapolis is $99.
If you decide not to use this optional service, we kindly request you you provide tips in cash to the respective services, including hotels, restaurants, guides, drivers, and Pilgrimage Directors. We want you to have the flexibility to choose what works best for you.
If you have further questions, reach out to Claire McNamara, pilgrim support manager, at claire@versoministries.com.
Day trip to Fátima to discover the story of the three children to whom Our Lady of Fátima appeared, beginning at their homes in Aljustrel
Pray the Stations of the Cross as you continue to Valinhos, where Our Lady appeared to the children after their release from prison, then complete the day at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fátima
Explore the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, celebrate Mass at the Chapel of the Apparitions (pending availability), and visit the Basilica of the Holy Trinity
Morning catechesis with English-speaking bishop, priests, and youth at designated church or school in city to pray, celebrate, and learn together with music, testimonials, and Mass
Afternoon free time to explore Lisbon and attend the various events of the Youth Festival, including Reconciliation, music, and fellowship
Single Room Supplement (Price as of 4/24/23)Register by 25 Apr 2023
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What's Included
Shared pilgrimage director, supplemented by local guides
Roundtrip airfare from U.S. to Portugal
Daily Mass
Day pilgrimage to Fátima, including tour guide, transportation, audio headsets, Mass, and meals as listed in itinerary
Private transportation on motor coach and airport/hotel transfer
All tickets and donations for activities listed on itinerary, including World Youth Day registration fees
Standard accommodations
Breakfast daily, Welcome/Farewell Dinners, and WYD meal vouchers
Post-Departure benefits of the Student Deluxe group plan from Travel Insured International have been purchased by Verso on behalf of each pilgrim (U.S. residents only)
What's Not Included:
Passport, visa, or luggage fees
Any personal purchases
Meals while traveling and any meals not mentioned on itinerary
Drinks at meals
Any required COVID tests or vaccinations
Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide(s), driver(s), and meals
Upgraded travel protection
Anything else not explicitly mentioned as included
Pricing Details
Final pricing may adjust based on WYD registration fees and/or any significant changes in currency exchange rates.
All registrations submitted after 12/1/2022 will be subject to a late registration fee of $450/person.
The number of single-occupancy rooms is limited.
Rates assume a minimum of 40-full paying pilgrims.
Payment Instructions
To pay online by credit card or ACH (bank transfer), please select that option and follow the instructions to pay your deposit and future payments.
To pay by phone, please call our offices at (574) 383-9396, and our Pilgrim Support staff will take your payment. You will need to confirm your name and trip when calling. You will receive a confirmation when your payment is successful. It might take a few days to update on your YouLi Trip Page.
To pay by check, please make checks payable to “Verso Ministries, LLC” and include your booking number in the memo line. Please mail check payments to Verso Ministries, P.O. Box 986, Notre Dame, IN, 46556. You will receive a confirmation when your payment is successful. It might take a few days to update on your YouLi Trip Page.
Terms & Conditions
Please review our terms and conditions by clicking here. All pilgrims participating on a Verso Ministries pilgrimage must read, review, understand, and agree with the terms and conditions.
Payment Schedule
In order to secure your space, Verso Ministries requires a non-refundable deposit of $300 per person. All final balances are due by April 1, 2023. Here is your group’s payment plan:
Deposit due upon registration – $300/person
October 1, 2022 – 15% of package
November 1, 2022 – 15% of package
December 1, 2022 – 15% of package
January 1, 2023 – 15% of package
February 1, 2023 – 15% of package
March 1, 2023 – 15% of package
April 1, 2023 – Final balance
Please note: Payment plans can be arranged if needed. Please contact us if you would like to pay in several installments.
Final package price is estimated. Prices are based on the exchange rate as of August 2022. Any drastic fluctuations in currency exchange rates could affect the final pilgrimage pricing. If you have any questions about pricing and when final pricing decisions will be communicated, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be submitted to Verso Ministries in written form and received via email or mail. Any refunds, as applicable, will be processed based on the date stamp of email or mail received. Cancellation fees will be charged per person, per booking. Cancellation fees apply to individual pilgrims who cancel their booking or organizing groups if the original number of pilgrims is reduced and the group size is altered.
Cancellations are possible at any time, but refunds are subject to cancellation fees at the rates listed here.
After deposit: Deposit is retained ($300 per person)
May 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022: $1,000 per person
July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022: $1,500 per person
October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022: $2,500 per person
January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023: $3,500 per person
April 1, 2023 or after: 100% of trip cost (no refund given)
Any cancellation charges incurred from other suppliers or vendors (flight, lodging, ground transportation, tickets, WYD registration, etc.) may come in addition to the administrative fees listed here. All group flight airline tickets, optional excursions, trip options, pre/post extensions, private transfers, and additional hotel nights are non-refundable 180 days or less prior to departure unless otherwise noted.
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