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

Fanning the Flame of Hope: Mary MacKillop Place Museum Exhibition (closes 6 March 2026):
Mary MacKillop Place, North Sydney, New South Wales
Mary MacKillop Place Jubilee Year Reflection Days (September/November):
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

View Jubilee 2025 news and reflections

Pilgrims of Hope: A Message from the AJASS President

9 June 2025

Chris Gabbett – “As President of the Association of Josephite Affiliated Secondary Schools (AJASS), I feel great anticipation as we prepare for the 2025 AJASS Principals Conference.”

Jubilee 2025: Ecclesial Movements, Associations and New Communities

1 June 2025

From 7-8 June, we are invited to celebrate Ecclesial Movement, Associations and New Communities in the Church. For this event, we feature the Josephite Companions.

Volunteering at Mary MacKillop Place

14 May 2025

This year’s National Volunteer Week, held from 19 to 25 May, is a time to celebrate the extraordinary contribution of volunteers across Australia.

Last updated: 12 September 2025