Be a Hope Ambassador during the Jubilee Year of Hope
In whatever situation you find yourself, you can always find hope and share that hope with others. You can do that in a special way in 2025, the Jubilee Year of Hope, by signing up to be a Hope Ambassador.
In whatever situation you find yourself, you can always find hope and share that hope with others. You can do that in a special way in 2025, the Jubilee Year of Hope, by signing up to be a Hope Ambassador.
The Diocese of Saint Petersburg is inviting all Catholics to have a role in promoting and participating in the Jubilee Year and all the related activities, pilgrimages, and events.
Hope Ambassadors will receive information via email or text about the special activities planned for the Jubilee Year and be asked to share that information with friends and family. For example, we are asking Hope Ambassadors to:
- Share hope with loved ones and family.
- Pray for the success of Jubilee Year initiatives.
To serve as a Hope Ambassador, sign up at dosp.flocknote.com/HopeAmbassadors. You will be prompted to add your name, parish name, and email address. Adding a cell phone number is optional. You can also text Hope2025 to 84576 to sign up.
Locally, Bishop Gregory Parkes will start the Jubilee Year with an Opening Mass at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome to participate in this historic and jubilant celebration!
Also, before the start of the Opening Mass, all children are invited to dress as one of the Three Kings and arrive by 11:15 a.m. to participate with their families in a procession.
If you cannot attend in person, there is an option to pray along via livestream at www.dosp.org/livestream, Facebook.com/DioStPete, or YouTube.com/DioceseofStPete. Also, the Mass will be broadcast live on Spirit FM 90.5.
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 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.
If you have any questions, contact Teresa Peterson, Director of Diocesan Information and Communications at tlp@dosp.org.
