This brief information document includes some background on the Jubilee that diocesan, eparchial, parish, campus, movement, and school organizers may find useful in their planning for local and pilgrim programs during the Holy Year.

See this introduction video on the Jubilee celebration.

This 2025 calendar of events includes a one-page overview of the Jubilee Holy Year moments being celebrated in Rome, which can be replicated or adapted at the discretion of each local community. Note that this document is subject to change. See the month-to-month calendar for more details.

The Bishops’ Office for United States Visitors to the Vatican, sponsored by the Pontifical North American College and the United States.. Conference of Catholic Bishops, provides information to help you plan your Rome pilgrimage so that it may be a truly prayerful experience.

Follow them on INSTAGRAM.

Additionally, be mindful of the new visa requirements (linked here) for U.S. citizens (and others) entering the European Union, starting in 2025. For those from other countries (outside the U.S.) who need additional visas for travel to Europe, note the special Jubilee tourism visa process (linked here).

On Thursday, May 9, 2024, the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Pope Francis officially proclaimed the Ordinary Jubilee of 2025 with the public reading and delivery of Spes Non Confundit, the Bull of Indicition for the Jubilee Holy Year 2025, in Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. This papal document lays out the foundation for the 2025 Jubilee and its theme, "Pilgrims of Hope."

Click here for the USCCB Divine Worship Secretariat newsletter with some helpful information on the Bull

Jubilee event combines popular piety, venerated statues and ancient ruins

In historic Assisi, pilgrims seek modern witness of holiness

Ailing pope surprises pilgrims during Jubilee of the sick

God's mercy, forgiveness pave the path toward hope, pope writes

U.S. Holy Year pilgrims add pope to their list of prayer intentions

The following are particular pilgrimages which are led by a U.S. Bishop. 

Jubilee of Young People Pilgrimage 
July 28-August 3, 2025, Rome

Special Page on Jubilee Activities
Frassati Mountaineering Pilgrimage Details

Jubilee of Justice Pilgrimage 
September 18-25, 2025, Rome

Letter of Invitation

Jubilee of Catechists Pilgrimage 
September 23-October 2, 2025, Rome

Trip Registration Form 
Catechist Pilgrimage Details

The Vatican decree was issued outlining the different ways that Catholics may obtain the Plenary Indulgence during the 2025 Jubilee Holy Year.  Click here to read and download the Plenary Indulgence Decree.

Click here for an article written by Catholic News Service.

What is a plenary indulgence? Check out the "Indulgences" section (nos. 1471 to 1479) of The Catechism of the Catholic Church, available online here.