Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope

In the Catholic Church, the concept of Jubilee or 'Holy Year' was used to declare special years for forgiveness and reconciliation. The first Jubilee was declared by Pope Boniface VII on 22nd February 1300 (Feast of the Chair of St. Peter), to mark the beginning of that century. He later recommended it occurring every 100 years. Learn more here.

In the letter that Pope Francis wrote in preparation for the Jubilee Year of 2025, he said that "The four Constitutions of the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, together with the Magisterium of these recent decades, will continue to provide direction and guidance to God's holy people, so that it can press forward in its mission of bringing joyful proclamation of the Gospel to everyone." click here to learn more and to find resources to help you prepare for this Holy Year.