Calendar of Events
The Jubilee Year provides Catholics with a special opportunity for year-long spiritual renewal and celebration of faith. The calendar of events features key moments for reflection, prayer and pilgrimage, inviting you to take part in meaningful celebrations and rituals throughout the year. By participating, you join a global community in experiencing God’s mercy, grace and hope. This is your chance to deepen your faith and embrace a transformative journey – don’t miss it!
Holy Year Calendar
DECEMBER 2024
24 December
Opening of Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica – Rome
7 p.m. (local time)
26 December
Opening of Holy Door at Rebibbia Prison – Rome
28 December
Mass of Hope/Open Holy Year; St. Lawrence Basilica – Asheville
5 p.m.
29 December
Opening of Holy Door at St. John Lateran Basilica – Rome
29 December
Mass of Hope/Open Holy Year; St. Pius X Church – Greensboro
1:30 p.m.
29 December
Mass of Hope/Open Holy Year; St. Mark Church – Huntersville
5 p.m.
JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2025
1 January
Opening of Holy Door at St. Mary Major Basilica – Rome
5 January
Opening of Holy Door at St. Paul outside the Walls Basilica – Rome
24-26 January
8-9 February
15-18 February
21-23 February
MARCH - APRIL 2025
8-9 March
28 March
28-30 March
5-6 April
25-27 April
28-29 April
May - June 2025
1-4 May
4-5 May
10-11 May
Jubilee of Bands and Popular Music
12-14 May
16-18 May
Jubilee of Confraternities
30 May - 1 June
Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly
7-8 June
Jubilee of Ecclesial Movements, Associations and New Communities
9 June
Jubilee of the Holy See
14-15 June
Jubilee of Sport
20-22 June
Jubilee of Governments
23-24 June
Jubilee of Seminarians
25 June
Jubilee of Bishops
25-27 June
Jubilee of Priests
July - September 2025
28 July - 3 August
Jubilee of Youth
28-29 July
15 September
Jubilee of Consolation
20 September
Jubilee of Justice
26-28 September
Jubilee of Catechists
October - December 2025
4-5 October
Jubilee of the Missions
4-5 October
Jubilee of Migrants
8-9 October
Jubilee of Consecrated Life
11-12 October
Jubilee of Marian Spirituality
31 October - 2 November
Jubilee of the World of Education
14-24 November
16 November
Jubilee of the Poor
22-23 November
Jubilee of Choirs
14 December
Jubilee of Prisoners
January 2026
3 January
Mass of Hope/Close Holy Year; St. Lawrence Basilica – Asheville
5 p.m.
4 January
Mass of Hope/Close Holy Year; St. Pius X Church – Greensboro
1:30 p.m.
4 January
Mass of Hope/Close Holy Year; St. Mark Church – Huntersville
5 p.m.
6 January
Closing of the Holy Door of Saint Peter’s Basilica – Rome
Note: New local events will be added throughout the year as they are finalized by the diocese and its parishes, schools and ministries.
During the Holy Year, we are called to be tangible signs of hope for those of our brothers and sisters who experience hardships of any kind.
