Irish Jubilee Pilgrimage Sites 2025

The Jubilee has its origins in an ancient biblical tradition (Leviticus). Every 50th year was celebrated as a time for setting slaves free, for forgiving debts, and for allowing the land to rest. In our Christian tradition the Jubilee has a strong focus on reconciliation and renewal, including reaching out to people on the margins. It is normally celebrated every 25 years, so that more people can celebrate it at least once in a lifetime.


"For Jubilee Year 2025, each diocese in Ireland will nominate a local pilgrimage site, and the bishops have designated the following three as national pilgrimage sites:
Our Lady’s Shrine, Knock, Co Mayo Knock Shrine
Croagh Patrick, Co Mayo
Saint Patrick’s Purgatory, Lough Derg, Co Donegal"