February 12, 2021

Deadline is March 15 for ministry fellowship with Holy Land pilgrimage

Criterion staff report

Catholic pilgrimage company Verso Ministries, located in Notre Dame, Ind., is accepting applications for its inaugural Frassati Fellowship, a six-month journey of prayer and formation, including a pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

The goal of the fellowship is to fuel continued leadership, creativity and commitment within the Church.

It was created exclusively for individuals in Catholic ministry, whether as a volunteer or working full or part time in a parish, school or nonprofit ministry. Individuals enrolled in full-time graduate studies in theology, divinity or related fields may also apply.

Fellows will meet virtually for bi-monthly meetings that will include formational activities, mentor sessions, prayer and readings in anticipation of a nine-day pilgrimage to the Holy Land on July 14-22.

With visits to places like Bethlehem, Nazareth, Jerusalem and the Sea of Galilee, participants will experience firsthand the land of Jesus’ birth, ministry, death and resurrection.

Following the pilgrimage, each Fellow will present a creative capstone project expressing outcomes from their participation.

The cost of the program is $2,499, plus the cost of roundtrip airfare to Israel. This final cost includes a $2,000 scholarship courtesy of Verso Ministries.

For a $500 discount, enter referral code ArchIndy when submitting the application.

Applications can be completed online at www.VersoMinistries.com/Frassati-Fellowship and must include a personal statement, current résumé and letter of support from a supervisor or religious superior.

The deadline to apply is on March 15. Finalists for the 25 slots will be invited to a virtual interview, and selections will be announced during the week of April 5.

For more information, go to www.versoministries.com/frassati-fellowship and scroll to the Frequently Asked Questions section at the bottom of the page, or contact John Paul Lichon at 574-383-9396 or jp@versoministries.com. †

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