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.
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
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Last updated: 12 September 2025