What is the Jubilee 'Year of Hope?'

Every 25 years, the Catholic Church holds a Jubilee Year. All members of the global Church family are called to participate. It is a time to grow deeper in our faith and prayer life. A time too to re-establish a proper relationship with God, with one another, and with all creation. On 24 December 2024, Pope Francis launches the latest Jubilee; its theme is Pilgrims of Hope. Catholic schools in England and Wales will begin their Jubilee celebrations on Friday 25 January. The Jubilee closes on the feast of the Epiphany, 6 January 2026. During this Jubilee Year, school staff and pupils, along with their families and parish communities, are asked to remind themselves that Christ, and the values He taught, are central to who we are and what we do. Following Christ makes us pilgrims of hope. During our Jubilee year Pope Francis encourages us to be signs of hope in the world. 

Be a Pilgrim of Hope

In a world that is growing more unjust and unequal, the Church invites people, schools and communities to experience the joy and strength in coming together as we respond to God’s call for a reset, a renewal of faith and a recommitment to a just world.

What does the Pilgrims of Hope logo represent?