Jubilee 2025

Latest Update 25 February 2025​

I’m getting in touch to share with you that we have managed to secure the Jubilee Icon for the Diocese for a further week October 20th - 26th. Owing to the Icon having already been present in the Cathedral and the Icon itself journeying from Portsmouth the week before, it has been agreed that the church of St. Mary’s, Poole will host it during that time. St. Mary’s is equipped with a generously sized church, carpark, and facilities and so is well-suited for those who need to travel. We have only just managed to make this arrangement so further details will be shared when we have them.

I hope this will make a visit to the Icon more possible during this Holy Year.

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Revelation

In this Jubilee year where Pope Francis has asked us to be active “Pilgrims of Hope”, renowned scripture scholar and author, Fr. Nicholas King SJ, will lead us to understand the Book of Revelation and how the Word of God is our power for Mission. . This event will be held at Buckfast Abbey conference centre on Saturday 15th March 10am-4pm. ( Dart View Room 4). There is an opportunity to go to the Abbey mass at noon. Booking is essential and needs to be done through plymouth-crownhill@prcdtr.org.uk Enquiries: 01752 701660. We look forward to seeing you at this inspiring day.

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Diocesan Jubilee Calendar

With the Holy Year underway I can now share with you the Diocesan Jubilee Calendar. It is a spreadsheet which plots the liturgical year, Diocesan events, Schools, Parishes, and Charity activities during the year. Seeing them alongside one another should provide a level of clarity about how things relate. This will be updated as further developments take place.

Jubilee Weeks in February

This month are a few weeks of Jubilee. Already underway is the Jubilee of Armed Forces, Police and Security Forces. Later in the month, the week of Sunday 16th February is the Jubilee of Artists. We then enjoy the week of Sunday 23rd February as the Jubilee of Deacons. There is a Diocesan event in the planning stages which joins priests and deacons together in a celebration in the Summer, so be on the lookout for that. Our schools are also completing their first Jubilee theme of Care for Creation this half term.

Jubilee Weeks in March

March begins with the commencement of Lent. Then in the week of Sunday 9th March is the Jubilee of the World of Volunteering, giving us the opportunity to honour those who offer so much in our parishes and beyond. At the end of March, Friday 28th, the Holy Father has asked us to set aside a 24hrs for the Lord. Details will soon emerge as to its purpose and I will update when that is clarified. Our schools will be taking up the Jubilee theme of forgiveness during this month and all through the half term up to Easter.

Places of Pilgrimage

I have already heard word of people keen to go on pilgrimage, which is tremendous. Please contact the Place of Pilgrimage ahead of time to avoid disappointment to give them a chance to prepare. Be prepared for them to suggest dates that fit better with their schedules. The contacts are below:

• Cathedral: plymouth-cathedral@prcdtr.org.uk (01752) 662537

• Crediton: crediton@prcdtr.org.uk (01392) 271191

• Dorchester: dorchester@prcdtr.org.uk (01305) 251976

• Launceston: launceston@prcdtr.org.uk (01566) 773166

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