The Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy

Dec. 8, 2015 - Nov. 20, 2016

In calling for this Jubilee Year, Pope Francis is encouraging the faithful to know the face of God's mercy — Jesus Christ Incarnate — and to show that face of mercy to the world through our words and actions.

“I am confident that the whole Church, which is in such need of mercy for we are sinners, will be able to find in this Jubilee the joy of rediscovering and rendering fruitful God's mercy, with which we are all called to give comfort to every man and every woman of our time. Do not forget that God forgives all, and God forgives always. Let us never tire of asking forgiveness.”
– Pope Francis

See the Vatican calendar for the Jubilee Year >>

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Plenary indulgences aplenty
Like all previous Jubilees, the Jubilee Year of Mercy features a special plenary indulgence. Here's what you need to know.

What is a Jubilee Year?
See how far back this tradition goes, and what it means today.

Why did Pope Francis call the Jubilee Year of Mercy?
It's all in his homily.

Things to do in the Jubilee Year
Ways to receive special graces in a special time.

Pope Francis' Prayer
The Pope has composed a prayer for the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy.

Papal Bull
Here's the full text declaring the extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy..

News

The Joy of a Merciful and Marian Advent

The holy season of Advent begins on Sunday, Dec. 3. In the words of Pope St. John Paul II, “Let us walk with joy and watchfulness, as we wait for the season that recalls God’s coming in human flesh, a time which reached its fullness when Christ was born in a stable in Bethlehem.”

Jubilee Year Ends with an Apostolic Letter

Here's the path that we are called to follow in the future.

National Shrine Marks the End of Jubilee Year

We've got photos and inspiration - from the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy's closing Mass for the Jubilee Year of Mercy.

Videos

'The Life and Times of Sister Faustina' (Part 1)

Older footage of a younger Fr. Seraphim, in a 1991 film introducing the life and spirituality of a little-known Polish nun.

A View from the Front Row

Check out our interview with Archbishop Joseph Augustine Di Noia, OP, adjunct secretary of the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

What Are the Possibilities for Us on This Jubilee Year?

We speak with Archbishop Rino Fisichella, the president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization.

Resources

Jubilee Year - DIVINE MERCY 101 KIT - Shop Mercy

Divine Mercy 101 Kit
Includes everything listed here, PLUS everything in the Fatima Pack. Includes: "The Divine Mercy Explained", "Now is the Time for Mercy", "Divine Mercy 101" DVD, Father, Forgive Them Prayercard, Divine Mercy Tri-Fold Card, and the following pamphlets: Works of Mercy, How to Make a Good Confession, Devotion of Divine Mercy, The Message of Divine Mercy and Father, Forgive Them.

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  • Price: $29.95
Jubilee Year - DIVINE MERCY 101 DVD - Shop Mercy

Divine Mercy 101 DVD
This popular presentation by Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, is better than ever: all the basics of Divine Mercy in a clear, one-hour presentation.

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  • Price: $9.95
Jubilee Year - MESSAGE OF DIVINE MERCY - Shop Mercy

Message of Divine Mercy
Ask for God's mercy, be merciful and completely trust. An overview of the elements of the Divine Mercy message.

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  • Price: $0.16
Jubilee Year - DEVOTION TO DIVINE MERCY - Shop Mercy

Devotion to Divine Mercy
This popular and newly revised pamphlet on the Devotion to Divine Mercy This pamphlet is ideal for prayer groups, parishes, mission groups, and more!

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  • Price: $0.16