Women's Pellegrinaggio Augustiniano

Join us as we walk in the footsteps of the women who shaped Augustine’s life and influenced his legacy. Strengthen your connection to Villanova University’s Augustinian mission on this transformative journey, exploring significant sites in Augustine’s life.

For more than 180 years, Villanova has transformed the hearts and minds of all those who join our community. The Augustinian ideals of truth, unity, and love have shaped our past, guided our present, and will propel us into the future. Though not always obvious, women played a strong leadership role in Augustine’s life and legacy—from those who helped shaped Augustine’s thoughts during his life and ministry, to those living by the Augustinian Rule.

This trip has been planned to provide numerous opportunities for learning, reflection, hospitality, and fellowship—a chance to explore our own experiences and leadership, and to connect with others on the same journey, no matter how different it might look from our own. We will explore the lives of women leading through their influence and impact, and will seek to discern our own approaches to leadership. Interspersed with our theological and spiritual explorations, we will reflect how our values serve as the foundation for our own unique leadership development and share experiences with each other on our journey.

Who

Open to alumni and friends of Villanova, as well as Villanova Faculty, Staff, and graduate students. The group will be intentionally inter-generational, to allow for learning and mentoring across experience, and will include undergraduate students taking the Augustine and Women Spring 2026 Theology course. 

When

May 21-29, 2026

Where

We will begin in Milan with overnight stays in Milan, Florence, and Rome. Day trips will include significant sites in Pavia, San Gimignano, Leccetto, Cascia, and more! The trip will end in Rome.

Cost estimate

$3100 (double occupancy) or $5000 (single occupancy) includes: all ground transportation, all hotel accommodations, most meals, access to programmatic elements (museums, etc.), daily readings and journals,  and leadership development materials. Participant is responsible for purchasing travel to Milan and from Rome as well as some meals. Final cost will be determined by early 2026. 

Submit your interest today by completing our 2026 Women's Pellegrinaggio Interest Form.