For everyone, may the Jubilee be a moment of genuine, personal encounter with the Lord Jesus, the “door” (cf. Jn 10:7.9) of our salvation, whom the Church is charged to proclaim always, everywhere and to all as “our hope” (1 Tim 1:1).
~Pope Francis, Spes Non Confundit 1
Introduction to the Jubilee
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- Bull of Indiction, Spes Non Confundit: English / Español
- USCCB Information Sheet for the Jubilee: English / Español
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia Plan for the Observance of the Jubilee 2025
- CatholicPhilly.com article: Pope Francis Calls All Catholics to be ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ During Jubilee Year
Official Prayer and Logos
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- Official Prayer: English / Español
- Official Logo: English / Español / Vietnamese / Latin (in white)
- Official Jubilee Hymn
- Archdiocesan Jubilee media kit:
Events and Pilgrimages in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
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- Sunday, December 29, 2024, Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph: Archdiocesan Opening of the Holy Year, 11:00AM Solemn Mass, Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia
- April 23-29, 2025, Jubilee Pilgrimage for the Canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis with Archbishop Pérez and Fr. Stephen DeLacy • Click here for the info session on Dec 9
- July 26-August 4, 2025, Archdiocesan Pilgrimage for Young Adults for the Jubilee of Youth in Rome with Archbishop Pérez and the Office for Ministry with Young Adults
- September 7-16, 2025, Miracles of the Eucharist Pilgrimage to Italy with Fr. Dennis Gill
- Sunday, December 28, 2025, Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph: Archdiocesan Closing of the Holy Year, 11:00AM Solemn Mass, Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia
- More events coming soon
Jubilee Pilgrimage Sites
Archbishop Pérez has designated the following Shrines within the Archdiocese as places to obtain the Jubilee Indulgence.
Understanding the Jubilee Indulgences: English / Español
NATIONAL SHRINES
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- St. John Neumann at St. Peter Church, Philadelphia
- Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown
- St. Rita, Philadelphia
DIOCESAN SHRINES
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- St. Anne in St. Anne (upper) Church, Philadelphia
- Bl. Carlo Acutis at Malvern Retreat House, Malvern
- St. Gianna Beretta Molla at Nativity of Our Lord Church, Warminster
- St. Jude at St. Jude Church, Chalfont
- St. Katharine Drexel at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia
- Miraculous Medal Basilica, Philadelphia
- Padre Pio at St. Bede Church, Holland
Information on the Jubilee Indulgence and the times for Confessions at these Shrines is coming soon.
ADDITIONAL PILGRIMAGE OPPORTUNITIES
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- To the places of Baptism – The clergy and faithful are encouraged to visit the font of their Baptism, where their pilgrimage of hope began as Christians.
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- To the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC – This pilgrimage will be scheduled for a weekday during the Jubilee to allow for greater participation of clergy and students in all the schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Annual Eucharistic Devotion – 40 Hours
Each parish, institution – including high schools, colleges and universities – and religious community is strongly encouraged to observe the Forty Hours Devotion during the Jubilee Year. Dates that coincide with a parish or community feast, the anniversary of the dedication of the parish church or some other local significant date should direct the timing for this annual Eucharistic Devotion.
(Coming soon)
Calendar of Annual Eucharistic Devotions (40 Hours)
in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
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- Parishes, Schools and other Archdiocesan Institutions, click here to submit your dates for your 40 Hours Devotion during the Jubilee year
- What is the 40 Hours Devotion? / ¿Qué es la devoción de cuarenta horas?
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation is where the redeeming love of Jesus Christ meets us personally and brings forgiveness to each of our sins. Let the Jubilee be a time of immersing ourselves in this great Sacrament of Hope!
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- Check your parish website for confession times. In addition, Confessions are offered daily at these locations:
- National Shrine St. John Neumann, Philadelphia
- National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia, Philadelphia
- National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown
- Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia
- Archdiocesan Missionaries of Mercy are also available by appointment to hear confessions. Find out more at: archphila.org/mercy
- Check your parish website for confession times. In addition, Confessions are offered daily at these locations:
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