Both options can be done. However, to ensure engagement of the most Catholics with regard to the Jubilee, activities and resourcing local communities, especially in parishes will be be carried out in 2025.
Information and resources webpage for the Jubilee 2025
celebrations at Archdiocese of Calcutta, India
Archbishop Thomas D'Souza's Message on July 14, 2024 outlines preparation towards Jubilee 2025, and the formation of a Diocesan Coordination Team to animate and initiate programmes for a fruitful observance.
Tradition dictates that each Jubilee is proclaimed through the publication of a Papal (or Pontifical) ‘Bull of Indiction’. By ‘Bull’ is meant an official document, generally written in Latin, bearing the seal of the Pope.
A Calendar of General "Jubilees" to be observed during the Jubilee Year. Our archdiocese will soon create a similar calendar containing our local celebrations, which will be planned and presented. for 2025.
The logo shows how the way
of the pilgrimage is not an
individual effort, but rather collective, with the impression
of a growing dynamism that
tends more and more to the Cross, which anchors us.
For your local use, the archdiocese has printed copies and circulated to every church. The Prayer is available in English, Bengali, Hindi and Santali versions.
"Pilgrims of Hope" is the Hymn of the Jubilee Year. The original text is by Pierangelo Sequeri, and the
English translation by Andrew Wadsworth. A Bengali translation by Dilip Rozario and Apurba Kr Haldar is also available.
This booklet is also available in print form at your local church. It contains all you need to know about the Jubilee 2025 and make it a true period of grace for you and everyone else.
Jesus' disciples asked the Master, "Lord, teach us to Pray." 2024 is the Year of Prayer as preparation towards the Jubilee Year. This booklet contains valuable information on prayer.
As part of the preparation for the Jubilee, Pope Francis has asked us to study 4 central documents of Vatican II, which define our faith life as Catholics.
Father Michael Sandip Biswas explains the Jubilee 2025 in a nutshell: What is a Jubilee? What can we expect from Jubilee 2025? How can we participate?
Archbishop Thomas D'Souza will open the Jubilee Year 2025, with an inaugural Mass at Catedral de Nossa Senhora do Santíssimo Rosário (Cathedral of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary) on 29.12.2024.
Here he explains the significance of the Jubilee, and preparation for a successful Pilgrimage of Hope.
In 2025, Rome will welcome pilgrims from all over the world to celebrate the Jubilee Year.
2025 will be a Jubilee Year, or Holy Year, in the Catholic Church, which is a year dedicated to celebration, forgiveness, and renewal. In 2025, Rome will welcome pilgrims from all over the world who come to celebrate this special occasion.
History of Jubilee
The Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year has its roots in the Old Testament book of Leviticus, where God instructed Israel to take a year of rest every 50 years, which included the forgiveness of debts and the return of the Israelites to their ancestral lands. Pope Boniface VII declared the first ordinary Jubilee in 1300, and it soon became a tradition for pilgrims to visit Rome and to receive special blessings. The 2000 Jubilee marked the Catholic Church’s 26th ordinary Jubilee, which are typically celebrated every 25 years.
The Opening of the Holy Doors
The Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica is only opened during a jubilee year. The opening of these doors signals the beginning of the Holy Year. All four papal basilicas in Rome have a holy door which is also opened during a year of jubilee. The doors to St. Peter’s Basilica will be opened on December 24th, 2024, to signal the beginning of the year of Jubilee.
Pilgrimage and Events
There are many Jubilee events for various groups and demographics within the Catholic Church. Some of these include the Jubilee of Artists, Deacons, Confraternities, the Sick and Health Care Workers, Seminarians, the Poor, Catechists, Migrants, Consecrated Life, and many others! Click here for the full calendar of events.
In your Archdiocese
The Archdiocese has already started preparing to ensure that all the faithful receive the abundant graces of a Jubilee. Orientations on the Jubilee, study of the 4 important Church Constitutions have already been undertaken. This year is being designated the year of prayer so mass prayers like the online Parish #PilgrimageofPrayer from 15 August to 29 September 2024 have been organised. In Calcutta Archdiocese, too, there will be a solemn inaugural Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, Murgihatta, celebrated by Archbishop Thomas, at the end on 2024. And in 2025 pilgrimages will be offered locally including to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, Bandel. Every parish is planning its own milestone events to welcome the Jubilee Year, and enter it in a fitting manner, with ongoing orientations for the parishioners and a plethora of other activities.
Contact your parish to be part of the Jubilee 2025 events!
(Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation) “Dei Verbum" (The Word of God) addresses Divine Revelation, the Word of God, and the relationship between Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium. Here is a summarized overview.
(Dogmatic Constitution on the Church) The main message of "Lumen Gentium" (Light of the Nations) is to 'declare with greater clarity “the nature of the Church and its universal mission” to accompany “the entire human race” on the journey toward achieving “full unity in Christ”.
(Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy) "Sacrosanctum Concilium" (This Sacred Council) reveals that God’s love created a perfect way for us to worship God by divine means, all for our good. If we know what true liturgy is and participate fully in it,
(Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World) "Gaudium et Spes” (Joy and Hope) marks a significant shift in the Church’s approach, emphasizing engagement with contemporary societal issues and solidarity with all of humanity.
22.05.2024 - First Diocesan Coordination Team meeting convened at Archbishop's House. Members of the team are: Mr. Dilip Rozario (Convener), Fr. Sandip Michael (Asst. Convener), Sr. Sumona Monica, Fr. Christopher Mandi, Mrs. Julie Chaudhuri, Mr. John Rao, Ms. Carin Minj and Mr. Farrell Shah. Chair: His Grace, Archbishop Thomas D'Souza.
Orientations for different groups planned.
02.07.2024 - First Orientation for Priests and Religious of the Archdiocese held at Seva Kendra Calcutta. This was for the Kolkata Deanery. This was replicated on 05.07.2024 for Howrah-Hooghly Deanery, 08.07.2024 for Midnapore Deanery, and on 10.07.2024 for N. 24 Parganas Deanery.
22.06.2022 - A meeting to animate all the Pastoral Commissions of the Diocese as held at Archbishop's House.
03.08.2022 - A Symposium to animate Parish Teams and generate ideas for event milestones at their churches was held at Seva Kendra Calcutta, for the Kolkata Deanery. This was replicated on 10.08.2024 for Howrah-Hooghly Deanery, 17.08.2024 for Midnapore Deanery, and on 24.08.2024 for N. 24 Parganas Deanery.
Online Pre-Jubilee Parish Pilgrimage of Prayer
As part of the social media initiative 40-days of online Prayer Meetings involving over 25 churches of the archdiocese and other groups are meeting everyday, except on Sundays. Inaugural meeting was held on 15.08.2024 and the Prayer will conclude with Archbishop Thomas leading and blessing on 29.09.2024.
Will update shortly.
Both options can be done. However, to ensure engagement of the most Catholics with regard to the Jubilee, activities and resourcing local communities, especially in parishes will be be carried out in 2025.
These are special moments of prayer that will take place at various basilicas and locations around Rome. The exact details of those experiences are yet to be shared. We will also have equivalents at the local level.
While the Holy See has designated a number of groups and ministries on their Jubilee calendar, not everything was included. However, locally, you can hold a special celebration for another population, ministry, or area of celebration. Also, some of those listed in the Vatican Jubilee Calendar are excluded from our local calendar, and they may be celebrated on alternative days in the archdiocese, based on local circumstances.
You may reach out to the Convener of the Diocesan Coordinating Team of the Jubilee, Mr. Dilip Rozario on +919830304567, or the Asst. Convener Fr. Michael Sandip Biswas on .+919038094004
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