The Jubilee Mass is a powerful expression of the Church’s call to conversion, penance, and spiritual renewal during a Jubilee year. It provides the faithful with a unique opportunity to experience God’s mercy, deepen their faith, and obtain the spiritual benefits associated with the Jubilee year, including indulgences. The Mass serves as both a communal and personal moment of grace, drawing the faithful closer to God and the Church community.
Archbishop Gustavo, Bishop Mike, and Bishop Gary will celebrate Archdiocesan Jubilee Masses at various locations throughout the Archdiocese. The bishops are celebrating these special Jubilee Masses for distinct constituent groups: (1) migrants and refugees, (2) the poor, sick, incarcerated, and elderly, (3) youth and young adults, (4) families and catechists, (5) those discerning vocations, (6) students, teachers, and staff of Catholic Schools. Members of these respective constituent groups will be specially invited and recognized through personal invitations, Archdiocesan communications, and promotional campaigns for these Jubilee Masses:
“The pastoral visit is an apostolic endeavor, an event of grace.” – Directory of Bishops
During the Jubilee Year, one of our local bishops will celebrate a Sunday Mass at one of our pilgrimage sites. These special pastoral visits by our bishops during this jubilee year carry special significance, rooted in the Church’s tradition of care, renewal, and community building.
During the Jubilee Year, one of our local bishops will celebrate a Sunday Mass at one of our pilgrimage sites. These special pastoral visits by our bishops during this jubilee year carry special significance, rooted in the Church’s tradition of care, renewal, and community building.
One purpose of the pastoral visits is spiritual renewal. During this Jubilee Year, which is a time of grace and spiritual renewal, the bishop’s visit aims to encourage and guide the faithful in deepening their relationship with God. The bishop will celebrate a Sunday Mass to help parishioners reflect on the jubilee’s themes, such as mercy, forgiveness, and renewal. His presence will work to re-emphasize all that the pastor/chaplain has already communicated about the importance of the Jubilee Year.
Another purpose of the pastoral visits is to strengthen the community. These pastoral visits emphasize the bishop’s role as the shepherd of our archdiocese. During this time, the bishops will interact directly with parishioners, clergy and, local ministerial leaders fostering unity and support within the community.
The pastoral visits reflect the unity and tradition of the universal Church. During this Jubilee Year, our bishops want to emphasize the continuity with the Church’s long-standing tradition of pilgrimages, penance, and celebration. The bishop represents a direct link to the broader Catholic Church, emphasizing unity with all the parishes in the archdiocese and with the Holy Father.
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