The Jubilee Indulgence during the Holy Year 2025 is a beautiful expression of the mercy of God.

The “indulgence” of our Loving Father frees the sinner, already forgiven through the Sacrament of Penance, from every residue left by the consequences of sin, enabling us to grow in love rather than fall back into sin.

To obtain the indulgence at St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, during this year, as pilgrims of hope:

  • Undertake a pilgrimage to the Jubilee Cross at the Cathedral, especially for the celebration of Holy Mass.
  • Be purified by the Sacrament of Penance (in the days around the visit).
  • Be refreshed by the worthy reception of Holy Communion, and pray for the intentions of the Holy Father.

The Holy See also grants the Indulgence for a pilgrimage to Schoenstatt Scotland Retreat Centre at Campsie Glen, near Lennoxtown.

As groups, or as individuals, we can also receive the indulgence by devoutly visiting the Jubilee Cross at the Cathedral for a period of time for Eucharistic adoration and meditation, concluding with the Our Father, Profession of Faith, and invocations to the Blessed Virgin Mary (for example, Hail Mary; Hail, Holy Queen; Memorare).

The indulgence may be obtained each day and may be applied in suffrage for the souls in purgatory.

“I invite you to visit the Jubilee Cross and to experience the mercy and forgiveness of Christ as we strive to renew our faith in this special year of grace. And, having come here quietly in prayer, anyone can receive a plenary indulgence, having fulfilled the usual criteria.” - Archbishop Leo Cushley

A plenary indulgence is a remission of the temporal punishment for sins already forgiven and can be gained by visiting the Jubilee Cross at St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, or Schoenstatt Retreat Centre through this Holy Year with the following conditions: a detachment from sin; going to confession; receiving Holy Communion; praying for the intentions of the Holy Father.

Jubilee 2025: Calendar of major events