Postponed: Jubilee Year Opening Mass
Unfortunately, the Jubilee Year Opening Mass originally scheduled for January 5, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle has been postponed because Bishop Parkes is feeling under the weather with cold symptoms. Please pray that our bishop will feel better soon! We will notify you when a new date has been scheduled.
Unfortunately, the Jubilee Year Opening Mass originally scheduled for January 5, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle has been postponed because Bishop Parkes is feeling under the weather with cold symptoms. Please pray that our bishop will feel better soon! We will notify you when a new date has been scheduled.
Pope Francis proclaimed 2025 a Jubilee Year with the theme, Pilgrims of Hope. In line with ancient tradition, the Catholic Church proclaims a Jubilee every 25 years to increase opportunities to experience God’s grace. The pope will inaugurate the Jubilee Year at the Vatican on December 24, 2024, with the opening of the Holy Door of Mercy at St. Peter’s Basilica. The Holy Door symbolizes the spiritual journey from sin to grace. The Jubilee will conclude on January 6, 2026.
The Holy Father has asked every cathedral in the world to celebrate a Holy Mass to observe the solemn opening of the Jubilee.
Pope Francis stated in his letter announcing the Jubilee 2025: "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."
Catholics will be able to receive a plenary indulgence for participation in the Opening Mass of the Jubilee Year.
What is a plenary indulgence?
A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Catholic Church through the merits of Jesus Christ, Mary, and all the saints to remove the temporal punishment due to sin. The indulgence cleanses a person of all temporal punishment due to sin. However, it must always be accompanied by a full detachment from sin.
Conditions to receive a plenary indulgence in all cases:
1. Detachment from all sin, even venial.
2. Sacramental confession, holy Communion, and prayer for the intentions of the pope. Sacramental confession and receiving the Eucharist can happen up to about 20 days before or after the act performed to receive a plenary indulgence.
