ProRome

22/07/2024

We just wrapped up a special pilgrimage to England with Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, Virginia. Pictures can’t do justice. Planned as a part of the Diocese’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, the purpose was simple: go on pilgrimage to England and venerate the relics of St Thomas More, the patron of the Diocese. It turned out to be an incredibly moving and powerful experience. England’s cultural DNA and underlying ethos is Catholic. The countless saints, martyrs, shrines, Cathedrals, monasteries and monuments bear witness to this. Catholicism in England is rapidly growing, and it goes without saying that the “Blood of the Martyrs is the Seed”. Bishop Burbidge asked to go to England for this very reason: St Thomas More, the great martyr and saint of the Tudor Terror, lost his life in 1535 for protecting the sanctity of marriage and not giving Henry VIII what he wanted: an annulment from his lawful wife. St Thomas lost his head and Henry got what he wanted, however Henry would go on to have five more wives, most of whom he would dispose of, and die in misery. St Thomas More on the other-hand went straight to heaven and inspired three hundred years of underground Catholicism in England, and eventually, in the New World. As the patron of the Diocese of Arlington, Bishop Burbidge led his pilgrims through the most sacred sites found throughout England, from Walsingham to Canterbury, Tyburn to Birmingham Oratory, and so many more. Daily Mass in England’s most extraordinary churches, custom curated experiences and an underlying historical narrative that brought England’s sacred history to life made this trip special. St Alban, St Edward, St Thomas Becket, St George, St Thomas More, St John Fisher, Carthusian Martyrs, St Edmund Campion, St Robert Southwell, St Margaret Clitherow and all you great saints and martyrs of Merrie England: Pray for Us!

17/05/2024

The past is more than something written in a book. It is right there next to us, part of our story. That’s how God sees it because he is outside of time. To God, we’re right there next St Peter, Charlemagne and St Catherine of Siena. Chesterton, Shakespeare and Boethius are our neighbors, and we may even bump into Beowulf at the pub. This is why we go on pilgrimage. That world out there is ours, and our Catholic heritage is vast, tremendous, beautiful and able to move our souls. So! This fall we’re venturing to some of the most beautiful and sacred places with stories and saints that will became a part of your story, your history. Join us to Sicily, Malta, Spain, Portugal or Italy! Take a look and join if you dare! Your heritage is waiting for you.

17/05/2024

The past is more than something written in a book. It is right there next to us, part of our story. That’s how God sees it because he is outside of time. To God, we’re right there next St Peter, Charlemagne and St Catherine of Siena. Chesterton, Shakespeare and Boethius are our neighbors, and we may even bump into Beowulf at the pub. This is why we go on pilgrimage. That world out there is ours, and our Catholic heritage is vast, tremendous, beautiful and able to move our souls. So! This fall we’re venturing to some of the most beautiful and sacred places with stories and saints that will became a part of your story, your history. Join us to Sicily, Malta, Spain, Portugal or Italy! Take a look and join if you dare! Your heritage is waiting for you.

11/04/2024

This spring has been a thrill: ten ProRome groups in Italy over the course of six weeks! Here are a few shots. Between prom proposals, soccer balls signed by the Pope, and pizza never ending, the fun hasn’t been lacking. But what sets us apart is our absolute dedication to planning and leading authentic pilgrimages that seek to evangelize - true encounters with the depth and glory of Church through the lives of Her saints and martyrs. Plan a trip for your parish or school today!

18/03/2024

The Chesterton Schools Network annual pilgrimage to Italy is underway. Over the course of six weeks ProRome is taking nearly twenty Chesterton schools from across the US through the most beautiful and sacred sites of the Catholic faith in Italy.

11/03/2024

Our first pilgrimage of the year: France with friends and alumni of Christendom College! Featuring Paris, Mount Saint-Michel, Lisieux, Ars, Lourdes and much more! A great success.

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas from ProRome Tours - https://mailchi.mp/prorome/last-chance-to-go-to-france-or-italy-this-november-20378110

17/11/2023

Join us on the Camino de Santiago: June 2024 -

Have you ever dreamed of hiking the ancient route through Spain to the tomb of Saint James on the Camino de Santiago? If so, I invite you to consider joining ProRome Tours on the pilgrimage of a lifetime.

31/07/2023

Coming Fall 2024: Sicily & Malta! -

I’d like to take a moment to invite you to join us on a brand new expedition: Sicily and Malta in October 2024. The chaplain for this trip is Father William Langan of the Diocese of Scranton, who will be joining us on his fifth pilgrimage!

24/07/2023

Last chance to join a ten-night traditional Catholic pilgrimage to Italy and France this October 24-November 4!

29/06/2023

We have three groups overseas right now- in Italy, France and the Holy Land. Here are a few a shots from in Rome, Italy and pilgrims from the in France at Lisieux and Mont Saint-Michel!

15/06/2023

Currently touring Italy with Christ the King Catholic High School out of the Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina! The trip includes visits to Florence, Assisi and Rome and includes Catholic tours, cooking classes, white water rafting, and so much more!

25/05/2023

Upcoming Tours: Italy, Portugal, Spain, France, the Holy Land -

Led by Father Robert Wagner of the Diocese of Arlington, this pilgrimage features two nights in Assisi and seven nights in Rome, with day-trips to Siena and Orvieto along the way. Cost is $4490 per person from Washington Dulles (IAD)

24/05/2023

A few photos from our current pilgrimage in the Holy Land! This year we have four groups headed to Israel, and our first is there right now with Father Carl Gismondi, FSSP! There is no pilgrimage more sacred than that which follows in Our Lord Jesus Christ’s Footsteps.

16/05/2023

Introducing the ProRome team! We’ve grown into quite the company over the last 12 months and are ready to serve your group! Video intros coming next week, stay tuned! 1) Joe Long, Founder and Managing Director 2) Emma Trist, Office Manager 3) Michelle McCormack, Director of Client Relations 4) Bernardo Gonzalez, Tour Manager 5) Emi Malcolm, Tour Coordinator 6) Carol Long, Tour Coordinator 7) Alex Zigarevich, Travel Agent 8) Brendan McGlone, Tour Manager 9) Austin Benson, Content Manager

19/04/2023

Just a few shots from our recent pilgrimage to Italy with the Chesterton Schools Network. We hosted nearly 180 pilgrims from all across the USA on a custom pilgrimage through Rome, Orvieto, Assisi and Florence.

11/04/2023

Top 10 sites to visit in Rome. #1 St. Peter's Basilica

Did you really think we'd put anything else in 1st place?

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06/04/2023

Top 10 sites to visit in Rome. #2 The Pantheon

Initially built around 126 AD, the Pantheon has been almost continuously in use throughout its history. In the 7th century it was converted from a Roman temple into a Christian church and dedicated to Mary.

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