Pope Francis: It is time to strengthen and share hope
In a ceremony before the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica on Ascension Thursday 2024, Pope Francis released a papal bull proclaiming the Holy Year 2025. The Bull of Indiction for the Jubilee Year is entitled Spes non confundit (“Hope does not disappoint.”)
Traveling to Rome?
Pilgrimage resources are available on the Vatican’s Jubilee website
Visit the pilgrim’s info point in Rome, which is open every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Here, visitors are welcomed by volunteers who can help them with information on the Jubilee and give advice on registering for pilgrimages to the Holy Doors and the major Jubilee events.
Diocesan events for the Jubilee Year
The Jubilee Year 2025: Pilgrims of Hope proclaimed by Pope Francis is meant to be a time focused on forgiveness of sin, conversion and joyful celebration. During this coming holy year, we invite your participation in the following diocesan events. May the Holy Spirit sustain and invigorate our lives so we can be pilgrims of hope for one another!
Pilgrimages: “Pilgrimage is a fundamental element of every jubilee. Setting out on a journey is traditionally associated with our human quest for meaning in life. In the coming year, pilgrims of hope will surely travel the ancient and more modern routes in order to experience the Jubilee to the full.” (Spes non confundit, 5)
Pilgrimages to the Cathedral of Saint Andrew – 301 Sheldon Blvd. SE, Grand Rapids
Each pilgrimage will start at 3 p.m. with Mass. A reception will follow at Cathedral Square Center. Although some days seek to draw together certain groups of pilgrims under a theme, all are invited to each event.
Dec. 28, 2025 – Conclusion of the Jubilee Year
Pilgrimage prayer card: English | Spanish | Vietnamese
Jubilee events at Aquinas College
Bishop Walkowiak celebrates opening Mass for Jubilee Year 2025 – Dec. 29, 2024
View video and photos
News and resources:
Proclaiming Holy Year, pope says its time to strengthen and share hope (USCCB)
‘A Jubilee grace’: Vatican announces Holy Year Indulgence (Vatican News)
Jubilee 2025 Special Report (October FAITH Grand Rapids magazine, p. 6)
Jubilee 2025 websites: Vatican (multiple languages)| USCCB
Official Jubilee 2025 store
The papal bull | Decree on the granting of the Jubilee Year indulgence (Vatican website, multiple languages)