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Immersion Trips

 Pilgrimage 2026

A Spiritual Journey to England: In the Footsteps of St. Thomas More and the English Martyrs
May 20–26, 2026

Join us for a seven-day pilgrimage exploring the life and faith of St. Thomas More. Visit historic sites including Oxford, Hampton Court Palace, and the Tower of London, while celebrating daily Mass and reflecting on More’s enduring witness to faith, scholarship, and service. Guided tours, group meals, and personal exploration make this a rich cultural and spiritual journey. Financial assistance maybe available for students.

Registration deadline: December 1, 2025

*Students who want to apply for financial assistance must also submit the additional student
assistance form by November 1st

Questions? Contact Pauline Little, Assistant Chaplain 

Learn more and register here.
*Student assistance form.

 

Alternative Spring Break Trips 2026

Engage in service, learning, and cultural immersion beyond the Yale campus while offering a chance to live out your faith through action and solidarity on an Alternative Spring Break (ASB) Trip. We invite students to explore different communities and understand global and local challenges firsthand.

Destinations:

 El Salvador|Guatemala (March 7-15, 2026)  

VISIT:

  •  CRS Partner Sites
  • Oscar Romaro Pilgrimage Sites,
  • Comindad Por La Paz-Maryknoll Sponsored Food and Education Program
  • Lake Antitlan-Indigenous Community
  • Site of the Myrtyr Fr. Roth Stanley at Antitlan Lake

Los Angeles, California (March 7-12, 2026) 

VISIT:

  • Homeboy Ministries
  • Mission Dolores
  • Mural Tour of Los Angeles
  • Venice Beach

Eligibility:

These trips are open to current Yale undergraduate and graduate/professional students. Both for logistical reasons and to foster a meaningful small-group dynamic, the size of the groups is strictly capped and will be selected on the basis of competitive application.  Applications must be submitted by 11:55pm on November 3, 2025.

Learn More and Apply Here