Jubilee 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope - Sisters of Saint Joseph

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 far-sighted vision. The forthcoming Jubilee can contribute greatly to restoring a climate of hope and trust as a prelude to the renewal and rebirth that we so urgently desire; that is why I have chosen as the motto of the Jubilee, Pilgrims of Hope.

Pope Francis, 11.2.2022

In 2025, the Church celebrates a Jubilee year with the theme Pilgrims of Hope. A Jubilee year occurs every 25 years and begins with the opening of the Holy Door at Saint Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. Jubilee 2025 began on 24 December 2024 and concludes on 6 January 2026.

We share resources, useful websites, videos, events, reflections and articles that will be regularly updated below:

Resources and Useful Websites

Australian Pilgrims of Hope: Australian Pilgrimage Sites and Resources
National Centre for Evangelisation: Resources for Jubilee 2025
Catholic Religious welcome Jubilee Year with a Song: Journey of Faith – CRA by Simon Hyland
Jubilee 2025: Official Website

YouTube Videos

MacKa Moment: Jubilee 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope (Part 2)
MacKa Moment: The Jubilee Door
MacKa Moment: Luce – The Mascot for Year of Jubilee
MacKa Moment: Jubilee 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope (Part 1)

Events, Retreats and Reflection Days

Hope Walk Pilgrimage
Mary MacKillop Place, North Sydney, New South Wales
Fanning the Flame of Hope: Mary MacKillop Place Museum Exhibition (closes 6 March 2026):
Mary MacKillop Place, North Sydney, New South Wales
Morning Comes: An Advent Journey into Hope (November retreat):
Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre, Kilmolee, Safety Bay, Western Australia
Let’s be Pilgrims of Hope (November retreat):
Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre, Central Coast, Kincumber South, New South Wales
Pilgrims of Hope Journey into the Season of Advent (November/December retreat):
Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre, Baulkham Hills, New South Wales
Spirituality for Navigating Change: Staying Hopeful and Encouraged (December):
Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre, Josephite Mission, Hobart, Tasmania

View Jubilee 2025 news and reflections

Jubilee 2025: Choirs

17 November 2025

From 22-23 November, we celebrate the Jubilee of Choirs. As Renate Cassis shares, “Choirs in general possess remarkable power and a certain kind of magic when gathered. Whether it’s the grandeur of a concert choir, or the simplicity of a small parish group, they both bring unity and a sense of sacredness.”

World Day of the Poor: A Call to Compassion

10 November 2025

In this Jubilee year, we jointly commemorate the World Day of the Poor and the Jubilee of the Poor on 16 November. Read about the work that Mary MacKillop Today is doing to help create opportunities so that every child has the chance to thrive.

Jubilee 2025: Education and World Teachers’ Day

27 October 2025

This year as we celebrate the Jubilee of the World of Education from 31 October to 2 November, we also celebrate World Teachers’ Day in Australia on 31 October. Sr Jeanette Foxe shares a prayer of gratitude and blessing for teachers.

Last updated: 19 November 2025