The Jubilee of Mercy comes to a close on November 20, 2016— the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Pilgrimage to the Holy Door
One of the central components of the Jubilee of Mercy is that the Doors of Mercy at churches throughout the world were opened to which pilgrims can journey. The Holy Door represents the compassion, love, mercy, and consolation of God working in our lives.
The Local Doors of Mercy
The Archdiocese of Seattle has five Doors of Mercy: at St. James Cathedral, Seattle; the Proto-Cathedral of St James the Greater, Vancouver; St Joseph, Chehalis; Immaculate Conception, Mount Vernon; and Holy Rosary, Tacoma.
Catholics are encouraged to make a pilgrimage to the doors to “experience the love of God who consoles, pardons, and instills hope.
Holy Doors Schedule at Holy Rosary
Pilgrimage to the Holy Doors of Mercy at Holy Rosary.
Saturday
2:45 PM Church opens
3:00 PM Adoration begins
3:00 to 4:15 PM Confessions
4:15 PM Benediction
4:30 PM Rosary Recitation
5:00 PM Mass Begins
6:15 PM Coffee and Donuts
7:00 PM Church closes
Sunday
11:00 AM Church opens
11:30 AM Rosary Recitation
12:00 PM Mass Begin
1:15 PM Coffee and Donuts
1:30 PM Adoration
4:30 PM Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament
5:00 PM Church closes
Receiving a Jubilee Indulgence
There have been many Jubilee Years – 26 ordinary Jubilees and three extraordinary Jubilees – and each has featured a
special plenary indulgence.
This time around, Pope Francis is seeking to make the indulgence as widely available as possible by way of an opened Holy Door in every cathedral around the world. To receive a Jubilee Indulgence the following must be accomplished:
- Go to Confession
- Go to Mass and receive Holy Communion
- Walk through the Holy Door
- Pray for the intentions of the Holy Father during this experience
Learn more about Jubilee indulgences in the guide Jubilee Year of Mercy published by the Seattle Archdiocese.
