Study Abroad & Travel Experiences

NET Ministries Ireland

Study Abroad: August–November

JPCatholic is in our third year of partnership with NET Ministries Ireland. Earn practicum credit for participating in evangelistic outreach through NET such as parish retreats, street evangelization, and coffee shop ministry. And in your free time, explore the beautiful green landscapes of Ireland!

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Normandy, France

Study Abroad: March–June

This new study abroad program will be offered to students in Spring 2025. Stationed at a local parish in Rouen, you’ll earn practicum credit for participating in parish life, catechetics programs, and various works of mercy. In addition, you’ll get to visit important cultural and religious sites in France.

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Italy & Ireland

Pilgrimage: March Break

Spend your March break traveling to Europe with your classmates! This two-week cultural and spiritual experience will immerse you in the beauty and history of Rome, followed by a restful holiday in the Irish countryside.

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L.A. Quarter

Academic Experience: September-November

JPCatholic’s strategic location in Southern California is an important component of the education, particularly for students pursuing a career in the film industry. Upperclassmen and alumni can have the opportunity to experience the Los Angeles entertainment industry firsthand in our immersive L.A. Quarter. These experiences open up a host of new opportunities for internships, networking, and experiencing life in the entertainment capital of the world.

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Sundance Experience

Academic Trip: January/February

Since 2018, JPCatholic has offered an elective credit experience traveling to Sundance Film Festival in Park City, UT. Students and faculty network with other filmmakers and attend a wide variety of film screenings at the largest independent film fest in the nation. A unique highlight of the trip is the Windrider Summit, which features panels bringing together Christian universities and filmmakers to discuss how to effectively incorporate Christian values into film.

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