Reflecting on Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope

Although the official Jubilee Year of 2025 has now concluded (having run from December 2024 to January 6, 2026), the spirit of being 'Pilgrims of Hope' continues to inspire us in the Catholic Education Northern Territory.

We remain committed to journeying together as pilgrims of hope, nurturing faith, fostering resilience, and celebrating the hope found in Christ within our schools and communities every day.

What is Jubilee?

Jubilee years are a time of newness and extraordinary grace. Proclaimed by the Pope, Jubilee has been celebrated throughout the history of the Church, with its origins dating back to the Hebrew Scriptures.

A Year of Jubilee provides each one of us with the opportunity to renew our relationship with God and our neighbours. 

In choosing the Jubilee 2025 theme, ‘Pilgrims of Hope’, Pope Francis noted that ‘We must fan the flame of hope that has been given to us, helping others to gain new strength and certainty as we look to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and a far-sighted vision.’ He invites us to rediscover our calling and to be beacons of hope in the world, especially for those who’s light has dimmed.

The Pilgrims of Hope Logo 

The Pilgrims of Hope logo is a powerful symbol of hope as we come together in solidarity to face the challenges of our world, all the time supported and led by the example of Jesus as a living witness in our midst.