Hi, I’m Mountain. I design and lead small group Catholic Pilgrimages throughout Europe and the Holy Land.

I spent a decade working in the music industry. After a night out talking travel with Robert Smith of The Cure, I quit my job at a major record label, bought a one-way ticket to Rome, and started The Catholic Traveler.

I’m the reason Chick-fil-a says “my pleasure” – true story.

Connect with me on Instagram and Substack.

Contact me here.

My Catholic Pilgrimages

Patrons / Paid Substack Subscribers get early access to pilgrimages.
Most of my pilgrimages sell out very quickly. Sometimes plans change and people need to cancel. So if you see a trip that works for you, be sure to sign up for the waitlist.
2025 Aug
Lithuania and Poland
Sign up here
2025 Sep
Fatima to Lourdes
Sold out, join the waitlist → Details here
2025 Oct
Early October in Italy – Jubilee Edition
Sold out, join the waitlist → Details here
2025 Oct
Late October in Italy – Jubilee Edition
Sold out, join the waitlist → Details here
2025 Nov
November Jubilee Pilgrimage
Sold out, join the waitlist → Details here
2025 Nov
Thanksgiving in Italy – Jubilee Edition
Sold out, join the waitlist → Details here
2025 Nov
Advent in Rome – Jubilee Edition
Sold out, join the waitlist → Details here

Day Tours of Catholic Rome

I am fully booked through the end of 2025.

I offer private Day Tours of Catholic Rome. I focus on the churches of Rome and consider these day pilgrimages with time for confession, prayer, and sometimes Holy Mass.

I can also customize itineraries to focus on different themes.

City Guides

I’ve written several free travel guides, which I update constantly, including…

Blogs, Vlogs, and Podcasts

Nearly two decades of blogging about Catholic travel tips and destinations can be found here.

I occasionally share walking video tours around Rome on YouTube.

There was a podcast and there may be again someday.

But most of my creative travel content goes to Instagram. Photos, video tours, and Tipsy Tuesday.

In the media

I am often interviewed about the Vatican, life in Rome, and all things travel.

Recently: NBC Nightly News, NBC Today Show, ABC World News Tonight, BBC World News, EWTN.

Most people remember when my goddaughter stole the pope’s “hat.”

Some may remember when I helped Pete get a ride in the Pope-mobile.

And who can forget the blackout at the Vatican when the US SWAT Team landed a helicopter in the middle of Saint Peter’s Square, there was a gunfight with the Swiss Guard, then Pope Francis was arrested and replaced with a hologram.

How to reach me

Email: mtn@thecatholictraveler.com

WhatsApp / Text: +39.342.350.8915

Socials: Instagram, Twitter / X

TCT XX designed in Rome
All content © The Catholic Traveler, LLC 2004 – 2025