JUBILEE YEAR 2025

The Catholic Church worldwide is celebrating a special Jubilee Year this year. This has been a tradition dating back to the year 1300 when Pope Boniface VIII announced the first Jubilee, which is also referred to as a “Holy Year.” The Jubilee Year includes many celebrations within the city of Rome and also local initiatives in dioceses around the world.

The theme of the 2025 Jubilee is Pilgrims of Hope.

In the words of Pope Francis: “We must fan the flame of hope that has been given us, and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and a far-sighted vision.”

In Simcoe County St. Mary’s, Barrie, Martyrs' Shrine, Midland and Padre Pio Parish, Kleinburg are official Jubilee Pilgrimage Churches.

Read Here: Papal Bull - Spes Non Confundit - Hope Does Not Disappoint!

Resources along with helpful links and other information about the Jubilee
can be found here:

Archdiocese of Toronto - Jubilee 2025

Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops - Jubilee 2025

 Pope Francis - 38 Catechesis on Prayer

Jubilee Activities for Children and Youth

Archdiocesan Year of Jubilee Pilgrimages

Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi with Cardinal Leo - Information and Prices

Youth Jubilee Pilgrimage to Italy (OCY) - Information and Prices

ST. MARY'S HISTORY AND BUILDING INFORMATION

A Brief History St. Mary's in Barrie

St. Mary's Labyrinth Information

St. Mary's Stained Glass Windows

For Faith Nourishment during this Jubilee Year, we invite you to join us here at St. Mary's Parish once a month for catechesis, conversation and prayer as we explore what it means for the baptized as piligrims of hope this Jubilee Year. Tuesdays at 7:00pm on the following dates: April 22, May 13 and June 10. No sign up. All are welcome!