The Rome Experience 2026
26 seminarians from across the United States with find themselves face-to-face with the living story of the Catholic Church throughout the ages. From the major basilicas of Rome to St. John Vianney’s village of Ars, France, this unique experience will invigorate their vocation and offer lifelong inspiration.
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As a 6-week pilgrimage, the program persistently encourages seminarians to prayerfully discover the hand of God in his Church and to craft personalized commitments in their spiritual lives and ongoing formation.
Through The Rome Experience Scholarship Fund established by Midwest Theological Forum, we aim to make this program possible for seminarians from any diocese in the United States who desire this formation experience.
Midwest Theological Forum is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN 36-3953023). All donations made to Midwest Theological Forum for The Rome Experience program are tax deductible as allowed by the law. An annual giving statement of your total contributions will be provided for tax purposes.