Excerpt from the letter of Pope Francis
Excerpt from the letter of Pope Francis for the Promotion of the New Evangelization:
We must fan the flame of hope that has been given us, and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision. The forthcoming Jubilee can contribute greatly to restoring a climate of hope and trust as a prelude to the renewal and rebirth that we so urgently desire; that is why I have chosen as the motto of the Jubilee, Pilgrims of Hope. This will indeed be the case if we are capable of recovering a sense of universal fraternity and refuse to turn a blind eye to the tragedy of rampant poverty that prevents millions of men, women, young people and children from living in a manner worthy of our human dignity. Here I think in particular of the many refugees forced to abandon their native lands. May the voices of the poor be heard throughout this time of preparation for the Jubilee, which is meant to restore access to the fruits of the earth to everyone. As the Bible teaches, “The sabbath of the land shall provide food for you, for yourself and for your male and female slaves and for your hired servant and the sojourner who lives with you; for your cattle also, and for the beasts that are in your land, all its yield shall be for food” (Lev 25:6-7).
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What is the Jubilee Year?
Make a Local Pilgrimage
Indulgences
During this Year of Hope you may gain a plenary indulgence by making a pilgrimage to our Cathedral or Basilica, as well as a pilgrimage to Rome, or other acts of mercy. To obtain an indulgence, the usual conditions of detachment from all sin, sacramental confession, holy Communion, and prayer for the intentions of the pope must be met.
Read this article for more information on plenary indulgences in the Jubilee year: How to obtain a plenary indulgence during the 2025 Jubilee | Catholic News Agency
Local Pilgrimage Places
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During the Jubilee year of hope the Cathedral of St. Ignatius has been set apart as a special place of pilgrimage starting Dec 28, 2024 at the Opening of the Holy Doors for the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope.
When to visit:
The Holy Doors are open weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for individual pilgrimage. For those who desire to make a pilgrimage outside of these hours please contact Ashlie O'Brien at the Cathedral.For large group or parish pilgrimages please contact Ashlie O'Brien to reserve a time in the church for prayer. If desired, a priest from your group/parish may celebrate Mass during your reserved time.
Ashlie O'Brien:
(561) 622-2565
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A great honor was bestowed upon Saint Edward Church in Palm Beach on Dec. 13, 2024, when the church was elevated to the status of a minor basilica.
The door is located on the North side of the church as an entrance from the grotto.
When to visit:
The Holy Door is open for individual pilgrimage Monday thru Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Sundays 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. dependent on the Mass and sacraments schedule.For large group or parish pilgrimages please contact the church office to reserve a time in the church for prayer.
Basilica of St. Edward Office
(561) 832-0400
stedwardch@aol.com
Pilgrimages to Rome from the Diocese of Palm Beach
Official Jubilee Website
English
https://www.iubilaeum2025.va/en.html
Spanish
https://www.iubilaeum2025.va/es.html
Jubilee Mobil App
Iubilaeum25
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/iubilaeum25/id6467652982?platform=iphone (for iOS devices, i.e. Apple products)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=va.iubilaeum2025.app&pli=1 (for Android devices)
Jubilee Logo
Jubilee Prayer
Father in heaven, may the faith you have gifted us in your son Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity kindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us, the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom.
May your grace transform us into diligent cultivators of the evangelical seeds that make humanity and the cosmos rise unto the confident expectation of the new heavens and the new earth, when with the powers of Evil overcome, your glory shall be manifested eternally.
May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, the yearning for heavenly treasures and pour over all the earth the joy and peace of our Redeemer. To you God blessed in eternity, be praise and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Jubilee Song
How to celebrate the Jubilee Year
- 8 ways to celebrate Jubilee 2025 without leaving your diocese from Florida Catholic Media
- Learn the elements of the Jubilee year at iubilaem2025.va: What is the Jubilee?
Jubilee News
At the request of the Holy See, Catholic dioceses worldwide have designated local cathedrals, other churches and shrines as local pilgrimage sites during the 2025 Jubilee Year. While none outside of Rome have designated Holy Doors -- as cathedrals did for the 2015 Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy -- these sites are still special places for prayer and a place where pilgrims may receive an indulgence if they meet certain requirements.
Dioceses, parishes, schools, Catholic groups and individual continue to come to Rome as Jubilee pilgrims. They are missing the pope while he is in the hospital, but the pilgrimage experience is still strong.
During this special year, Catholics have the opportunity to gain indulgences by making pilgrimages, prayerfully visiting specific churches, or practicing works of mercy. Can’t make it all the way to Rome but still want to participate as a pilgrim? The good news is that according to the Vatican, pilgrims anywhere in the world who undertake “a pious pilgrimage to any sacred jubilee site” and devoutly participate in holy Mass can obtain the indulgence.
