INVITATION: Solemn Opening of the Jubilee Year Dec 29th 2024

The Jubilee of 2025 is a significant religious event under the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.” This theme reflects Pope Francis's call to rekindle the flame of hope in a world facing numerous crises. The Holy Father invites all dioceses worldwide to solemnly celebrate the opening of the Jubilee on Sunday, December 29, 2024, the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.
The faithful of the Archdiocese of Moncton are invited to take part in this important bilingual celebration, which will gather priests with the Archbishop for a three-part event on December 29, 2024:
1:30 PM – Saint Bernard’s Church: Gathering.
1:45 PM – Pilgrimage: Walk toward the Cathedral.
2:00 PM – Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral: Solemn Mass.
Those with mobility limitations are welcome to proceed directly to the Cathedral.
The Jubilee is an opportunity for everyone to embark on a pilgrimage of hope. We are called to seek signs of hope and to be signs of hope in our families, for our neighbors, the imprisoned, the sick and dying, the young, and the elderly.
I personally invite each of you and encourage you to join us for this special event that unites us with the global community. Indeed, hope does not disappoint!
+Mgr Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R.
Archbishop of Moncton