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

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2025 Jan
Off Season Rome – Jubilee Edition
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2025 Mar
Lenten Rome – Jubilee Edition
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2025 Apr
Holy Week in Rome – Jubilee Edition
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2025 May
Fatima to Lourdes
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2025 Jun
Rhine River Cruise
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2025 Jul
Ireland
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2025 Aug
Lithuania and Poland
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2025 Sep
Fatima to Lourdes
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2025 Oct
Early October in Italy – Jubilee Edition
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2025 Oct
Late October in Italy – Jubilee Edition
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2025 Nov
Thanksgiving in Italy – Jubilee Edition
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Day Tours of Catholic Rome

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: +39.342.350.8915

Text: +39.342.350.8915

Socials: Instagram, Twitter

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