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Vocatio’s Story

Travel has profoundly impacted the faith of everyone working at Vocatio; we know what can happen on a pilgrimage. We are inspired by St John Paul II’s educational trips and believe that pilgrimage has the power to change your life.

That’s why we founded Vocatio: to ensure that something significant will happen on your pilgrimage. But every great journey starts with a great idea. We just make your idea into a reality.

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Meet the vocatio team

Meet the
vocatio team

At Vocatio, we are committed to creating meaningful experiences that embody our mission:
To create moments for pilgrims to encounter Christ through Truth, Beauty, and Goodness.

Dallas, Texas

Founder of Vocatio and former high school theology teacher, Joseph brings a perspective shaped by seminary studies in Boston and Ireland, world travel, and a deep love for the Catholic Church. A proud University of Dallas alumnus, he is passionate about forming journeys that are spiritually enriching and rooted in purpose.

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As he often says, “Pilgrimages, mission trips, and travel shouldn’t be an escape from reality, but training for how to live our daily lives— as pilgrims on this earth, journeying toward heaven.”

Jasmin earned her degree in Sociology, with a minor in Teaching English, from the University of Notre Dame in 2023. With a strong foundation in project management, event coordination, and curriculum development, she transitioned into the world of travel planning and group experiences when she joined Vocatio Travel in December 2025. A Dallas native, Jasmin recently traveled to Rome to connect with the Operations team, where she immersed herself in the city’s rich history, historic churches, and deep Catholic heritage. She is excited to serve in a role that allows her to combine her professional skills with her faith, helping bring to life the meaningful pilgrimages and travel experiences created by Vocatio Travel.

Jess Milano is a native Californian who grew up in San Diego, CA. She earned her degree in Theology and Catechetics from Franciscan University of Steubenville, where her love for travel first began during a semester abroad in Gaming, Austria. Her professional background includes work in the fitness industry and consulting within the retail space, experiences that shaped her passion for leadership, organization, and serving people well. After more than ten years in the travel industry, Jess brings to Vocatio a deep appreciation for the heart of a pilgrim and a desire to help others encounter Christ through pilgrimage.

Jess currently operates Vocatio’s satellite office in Orange County, CA, where she partners with dioceses, parishes, and ministry leaders to create meaningful pilgrimage experiences for the Church.

After graduating the University of Dallas in 2023, Joe moved to Rome to work as a Resident Coordinator for the University’s Rome program. During his two years there, he helped run the program, learned Italian, and went on as many adventures around Europe as possible, including biking France, backpacking Italy, and surfing Portugal. After moving back to Dallas in August ‘25, Joe entered Vocatio with a passion for educational travel and its transformative power. He is excited to dream with clients and help them discover the trip they were meant to take.

Rome, Italy

Raised in a missionary family, Emanuele understands the power of faith-filled journeys and often reminds the team that at Vocatio, we’re entrusted with one of the most important responsibilities: managing our travelers’ most valuable asset, time. After moving to the Netherlands at a young age and returning to Italy for an internship, Emanuele fell in love with showing the beauty of the universal Church through travel. Today, Emanuele leads our Rome office.

Maurizio brings a wealth of experience and heart to Vocatio. A musician by trade and coffee industry veteran, he has traveled the globe playing the viola and witnessing the beauty of the universal Church. His most meaningful pilgrimage took him across the U.S. in 1993, ending in Denver, where he first encountered the story of his favorite saint, Pier Giorgio Frassati, whose life continues to inspire his own journey of faith and service.

Raised between Rome and Austria, Chiara brings a deep love for languages, cultures, and faith to Vocatio. A recent Master’s graduate from Università degli Studi Roma TRE, she’s fluent in English, German, and Italian. Having found meaning in every pilgrimage she’s taken, she’s passionate about helping others experience the same. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find her at the beach.

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