Jubilee Year

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We are thrilled to share that Pope Francis has declared 2025 as a Year of Jubilee, a significant event that occurs every 25 years! This special occasion, themed "Pilgrims of Hope", will commence in Advent 2024 and continue until the Feast of the Epiphany in 2026.

The Jubilee Year invites all Catholics to reflect, renew their faith, and embark on a journey of hope and joy. Each diocese around the world is encouraged to celebrate this extraordinary moment in their own unique way, fostering a spirit of community and revitalisation. Here at St Saviour's, we are excited to announce a range of activities and events designed to help our school community engage with the themes of the Jubilee Year.

Celebrating the Jubilee is not just an occasion; it is an opportunity for us all to deepen our faith and enhance our connections within the school and wider parish community. We believe that by participating in these events, our children will gain a richer understanding of their faith while enjoying a memorable year filled with joy and togetherness. Let’s embark on this pilgrimage of hope together!

Jubilee 2025 - Diocese of Clogher

The tradition of Jubilees

A Jubilee Year is observed by the Church every 25 years, a practice that has been in place since 1470 when Pope Paul II adjusted the cycle from the original 50 years. Additionally, a Pope may proclaim an Extraordinary Jubilee, such as the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy declared by Pope Francis in 2015.

In biblical tradition, the Jubilee Year occurred every 50 years and involved the cancellation of debts, a period of rest for both people and the land, and the restoration of land to those who had lost it.

In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus makes clear his own mission is to bring Jubilee. In the synagogue at Nazareth he reads from the scroll of the prophet Isaiah, proclaiming the year of the Lord's favour:

More information can be found at: Jubilees through history

Open doors, open hearts

One of the key traditions of a Jubilee Year is the opening of Holy Doors, which serve as symbols of welcome for pilgrims during the celebrations. For the Holy Year of 2025, Pope Francis opened the first Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, followed by the second at a prison for the first time in history.

Standing in front of the prison chapel, Pope Francis explained that he wanted everyone to "have the opportunity to fling open the doors to their hearts and to understand that hope never disappoints."

Read more about this unprecedented event here: Pope opens Holy Door at a prison for first time ever

The Jubilee Logo

The cross: The large cross at the centre reminds us of Jesus, and is a symbol of faith and hope.
The people: The four figures represent all people on earth. Their arms are around each other to show solidarity and friendship, and that we should be one, united global family.
The waves: The flowing waves symbolise our pilgrimage together and that life’s journey is not always smooth, sometimes the journey can be rough and challenging
The anchor: The anchor is a symbol of hope. It steadies ships during storms and rough weather.

The Jubilee Year at St Saviour's

Here are just some of the Jubilee Celebrations we have planned for this special year:

January 2025 - Jubilee Launch Day on 24th January

February 2025 - Doors of Hope

March 2025 - Seeds of Hope
April 2025 - Day themed retreat "Pilgrims of Hope"
May 2025 - Letters of Hope
June 2025 - Hearts of Hope
July 2025 - People of Hope
September 2025 - Season of Hope
October 2025 - Harvest of Hope
November 2025 - Heroes of Hope
December 2025 - Advent: Hope for the coming of Jesus

More information

For further information and resources on the Jubilee Year please click on the following links: