A jubilee year is a time for forgiveness and renewal in our relationship with God. In the Bible, the year was marked by the remittance of debt and property as well as the healing of relationships. Listen to Fr. Grover, OMV, share insights into the opportunity for deepened faith and spiritual renewal this sacred year.
For everyone, may the Jubilee be a moment of genuine, personal encounter with the Lord Jesus, the “door” (Jn 10:7.9) of our salvation, whom the Church is charged to proclaim always, everywhere and to all as ‘our hope’ (1 Tim 1:1).
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Jubilee Special Events
Eucharistic Congress Jubilee Pilgrimage
April 21-27
This Easter week, the Boston Eucharistic Congress is putting on a special Jubilee pilgrimage throughout the city. Starting Easter Monday, April 21st, there will be special events of adoration, confession, praise, inspiration, and community each night for 7 nights at 7 different churches throughout the city. Afterwards, we’ll go forth in a Eucharistic procession* to the next Church, bearing images of the Divine Mercy and Carlo Acutis. Throughout the night and until the next event, we’ll have Eucharistic adoration available (sign up for a slot!).
The procession will be arriving here at St. Clement on Wednesday April 23 around 9pm. Find the schedule of events at the Shrine below.
Schedule
Wednesday, April 23rd
- 9pm -Procession arrives from St. Mary of the Assumption
- 9:15pm -Candlelit Mass with Fr. Paul Kallal, OMV
- 10pm – Eucharistic Adoration begins (Sign-up here)
Thursday, April 24th
- 5:45pm – Evening Prayer with the Oblates
- 6:00pm – Divine Mercy Chaplet
- 6:15pm – Fr. Victor Nwabueze, OMV gives talk on Scriptural roots of the Eucharist and Eucharistic Miracles
- 7-8pm – Adoration, Confession, relic veneration, Eucharistic hymns
- 8pm – Process to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross
The History of Jubilee
The first Christian Jubilee was declared in 1300 by Pope Boniface VIII and occurs every 25 years. A Jubilee year is often a time for pilgrims to seek spiritual growth, forgiveness, and reconciliation. During this sacred period, the faithful are invited to deepen their relationship with God through acts of devotion, prayer, and service. A Jubilee year is also associated with the opening of the Holy Door at designated pilgrimage sites, where the faithful can receive plenary indulgences and special blessings.
The St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine has been chosen by Archbishop Richard Henning as a designated site for the 2025 Jubilee Year, a remarkable honor that recognizes the shrine’s spiritual importance and commitment to the Catholic faith.
Pilgrims visiting St. Clement Shrine in 2025 will be invited to experience the profound spiritual significance of the Jubilee Year, while embracing the rich traditions of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary.
What is a plenary indulgence and how am I granted one?
An plenary indulgence is a remission before God of all the temporal punishment due to sin whose guilt has already been forgiven” (CCC 1471). During this Holy Year, the faithful can obtain a plenary indulgence by the following:
- Seek true repentance and freedom from any affection for sin, be moved by a spirit of charity, be purified by the sacrament of penance and refreshed by Holy Communion, and pray for the intentions of the Pope.
- Participate in Holy Mass or Liturgy of the Hours, or Eucharistic adoration for a suitable time concluding with the Our Father, Profession of Faith, and invocations to Mary!
How to Watch Mass Online
For virtual Mass services during this Jubilee year, you can watch from home or anywhere in the world! There are several options for tuning in when Mass is about to begin:
Confessions will also be available Monday nights from 7:00 – 8:00 PM, in addition to the regular confession hours.
Jubilee Prayer
Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom. May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel. May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth, when, with the powers of Evil vanquished, your glory will shine eternally. May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven. May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth. To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever. Amen.
Join Us for Our Annual Gala
Make your visit to Boston for the Jubilee Year even more special by joining us at the Oblates of the Virgin Mary Annual Gala! Celebrate with us on April 26, 2025, for an evening of faith, fellowship, and support for the Oblates’ mission. Enjoy a memorable night with inspiring speakers, a delicious dinner, and the chance to connect with others who share your devotion.