Pope Francis has declared 2025 to be a Holy Year of Jubilee for the Catholic Church, an event that takes place once every 25 years.
Archbishop Cushley will solemnly open the Jubilee Year 2025 for the Archdiocese with Holy Mass and the blessing of the Jubilee Cross at St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, at midday on Sunday 29 December.
Follow 'Holy Year Scotland 2025' on Facebook and visit www.iubilaeum2025.va for more details about this special year.
In preparation for the Jubilee Year, the Holy Father has asked us to study the documents of the Second Vatican Council.
Being Catholic has produced a new video series, suitable for parish groups or individual use, presented by Fr Tom Magill of Motherwell Diocese.
These are suitable for parish discussions or individual use.
Pope Francis declared 2025 a Year of Jubilee. This event will explore what a Jubilee Year is in the context of the year's theme: Pilgrims of Hope.
We'll have inspiring talks on preparing spiritually for the year ahead and hear from pilgrims who have visited sites of pilgrimage and the impact that it had on their lives.
By the end of the event you will be equipped to make the most of the celebratory Jubilee Year 2025! Register for this free event here.
Schedule
9:45am | Holy Mass (ooptional)
10:30am | Registration / Teas & coffees.
11:00am | Introduction.
11:10am | Pilgrimages & indulgences, with Q&A (Fr Ninian Doohan).
12:00pm | Hope & Prayer - The Our Father (Fr Andrew Garden).
12:45pm | Angelus & Midday prayer in St Margaret's Chapel.
1:00pm | Lunch (provided*) followed by event group photo.
During lunch: Photo showcase on pilgrimage places.
1:45pm | What a Holy Year Is, with Q&A (Canon Kenneth Owens).
2.30pm | Testimonies on Pilgrimages from lay panel, inc. Rome, Lourdes & Holy Land.
3.15pm | End.
Pilgrimage of Hope - Preparing for the Jubilee Year 2025 is organised by the Catechetics Commission of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh. The event is free and open to all. Limited capacity so early registration recommended (register here) Free parking onsite.
*Free lunch provided (small sandwiches and fruit). If you have food allergies/intolerances please being a packed lunch.
Questions/Queries? Please email Sr Mirjam Hugens FSO at Archsecretary@staned.org.uk