What is a Jubilee?
In the Catholic tradition, every 25 years, Jubilees usher in a time of cultural reset. Intended as a time to re-establish proper relationship with God and others, historically, we learn from scripture that it is a time that “proclaims liberty in the land for all its inhabitants.” (Leviticus 25:10)
In modern times, we re-establish proper relationships through reconciliation, prayer, and pilgrimage.
How Can We Be Pilgrims of Hope in Catholic Health Care?
The 2025 theme, Pilgrims of Hope, encourages us to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with openness, trust, and renewed vision. As stewards of the Catholic Health Ministry, we know well the role hope can play in any healing journey. The invitation to consider pilgrimage may be new.
As a practice, pilgrimage invites us to consider different perspectives and engage in community. In solidarity, we step outside the confines of our silos and cross a border into another’s experience. As we continue to serve the ministry and respond to the signs of the times, it is more important than ever for Catholic health care to speak with a unified voice rooted in our faith and belief that every person deserves dignity and access to quality, affordable care.
CHA & Partner Resources
For the Jubilee of the Sick & Health Care Workers
Prayer Cards
Pilgrims of Hope — Prayer Card
In this 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope, Pope Francis encourages us to join together on a pilgrimage of hope, "In the heart of each person, hope dwells as the desire and expectation of good things to come, despite our not knowing what the future may bring." Hope is a vital component of serving Jesus’s healing ministry as optimism alone isn’t enough to transform hurt into hope.
Pilgrims of Hope, On Hope and Healing — Prayer Card
In this 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope, Pope Francis encourages us to join together on a pilgrimage of hope, "In the heart of each person, hope dwells as the desire and expectation of good things to come, despite our not knowing what the future may bring." Hope is a vital component of serving Jesus’s healing ministry as optimism alone isn’t enough to transform hurt into hope.