INVITATION: Let us fully embrace the final weeks of the Ordinary Jubilee 2025

Throughout this year, we have celebrated the 2025 Jubilee under the theme Pilgrims of Hope, responding to Pope Francis’ call to rekindle hope in our world. This Jubilee year has offered a unique opportunity to obtain the Jubilee Plenary Indulgence, a powerful expression of God’s infinite mercy, inviting us to live forgiveness and grace in a deeply transformative way.

To allow the greatest number of faithful to obtain the Jubilee indulgence, it may be received during the Sunday Masses of the 4th Sunday of Advent, on December 20 and 21, in every parish of the diocese, by those who fulfill the required conditions: sacramental confession (on the same day or within two weeks before or after the Mass), reception of Holy Communion, and prayer for the intentions of the Roman Pontiff and of the Church.

Finally, the Holy Year will conclude with a solemn bilingual diocesan celebration, gathering priests around the Archbishop, on December 28 at 2:00 p.m., at Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral. Priests will be available starting at 1:15 p.m. for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This celebration will be the final opportunity to obtain the Jubilee Indulgence.

I personally invite you and warmly encourage you to join us for this special moment that unites us with the worldwide community. This Eucharistic celebration is an opportunity to give thanks to the Lord for all He has accomplished throughout this year of prayer and conversion. Truly, hope does not disappoint!

+Most Rev. Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R.
Archbishop of Moncton