What is a Jubilee?
“Jubilee” is the name given to a particular year. A time to re-establish a proper relationship with God, with one another, and with all of Creation. To learn more, click here.
The Holy Father has declared that 2025 will be a Jubilee Year, an event that occurs every 25 years.
The theme for Jubilee 2025 is “Pilgrims of Hope,” symbolizing a year of hope for a world facing the consequences of war, the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the challenges of the climate crisis.
Jubilees Throughout History
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.
Letter from Pope Francis
Click here to see a Letter of the Holy Father Francis for the Promotion of the New Evangelization for the Jubilee 2025.
