Jubilee Churches in Zamboang
1. Our Lady of the Pilar Parish (Barangay Vitali, Zamboanga City)
2. Our Lady of Purification Parish (Barangay Sta. Maria, Zamboanga City)
3. Our Lady of Ransom (Barangay Mercedes, Zamboanga City)
4. St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish (Barangay Tetuan, Zamboanga City)
5. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish (Barangay Ayala, Zamboanga City)
6. Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Zamboanga City)
7. Our Lady of the Pilar Shrine (Zamboanga City)
To obtain a plenary indulgence during the Jubilee Year of 2025, Catholics must fulfill specific conditions and engage in designated acts. Here’s a comprehensive list of the requirements and ways to achieve this indulgence:
Requirements for Plenary Indulgence
- Sacrament of Confession:
- Receive confession within 20 days before or after the indulgenced act.
- Be detached from all sin, including venial sins.
- Holy Communion:
- Receive Holy Communion on the day the indulgence is sought.
- Prayer for the Pope’s Intentions:
- Pray for the intentions of the Holy Father, with suggestions including an “Our Father” and a “Hail Mary”.
Ways to Obtain Plenary Indulgences
1. Pilgrimages
- To Rome: Visit any of the four major papal basilicas:
- St. Peter’s Basilica
- St. John Lateran
- St. Mary Major
- St. Paul Outside the Walls
- Within Your Diocese: Participate in designated pilgrimage sites as determined by your local bishop.
2. Acts of Charity
- Perform acts of charity specifically for souls in Purgatory, which can allow for obtaining a second plenary indulgence on the same day if Holy Communion is received again.
3. Works of Mercy
- Engage in spiritual and corporal works of mercy, such as:
- Feeding the hungry
- Visiting the sick or imprisoned
- Offering shelter to the homeless
- Providing education or support to those in need.
4. Participation in Spiritual Activities
- Join in popular missions, spiritual exercises, or Eucharistic adoration.
- Attend Mass or other public prayers at designated sites.
5. Personal Penance
- Fast or abstain from certain activities (e.g., social media) as a form of penance.
- Engage in community service or volunteer work that supports vulnerable populations.
6. Special Events and Activities
- Participate in study sessions on Vatican II documents or catechism.
- Attend events organized by your diocese that align with Jubilee celebrations.
Additional Notes
- The Jubilee Year runs from December 24, 2024, to January 6, 2026.
- Each indulgence requires separate acts of confession, communion, and prayer.
- The second plenary indulgence can only be applied to souls in purgatory when conditions are met on the same day[1][2][3][4][5][9].
By engaging in these practices and fulfilling the necessary conditions, Catholics can fully participate in the spiritual benefits offered during this significant Jubilee Year.
Citations:
[1] https://www.iubilaeum2025.va/en/notizie/comunicati/2024/giubileo-norme-ottenere-indulgenza-plenaria.html
[2] https://blog.holyheroes.com/special-plenary-indulgences-for-the-jubilee-year-of-2025/
[3] https://www.ncregister.com/features/jubilee-2025-holy-souls-purgatory-plenary-indulgence
[4] https://www.scd.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/Jubilee2025-Indulgences.pdf
[5] https://www.ncregister.com/news/jubilee-2025-indulgences
[6] https://www.ewtnvatican.com/articles/how-can-the-jubilee-of-hope-strengthen-your-faith-heres-what-you-need-to-know-4151
[7] https://rcan.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-Plenary-Indulgence-Jubilee-Year.pdf
[8] https://www.archindy.org/criterion/local/2025/01-10/jubilee-sidebar.html
[9] https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/257672/how-to-obtain-a-plenary-indulgence-during-the-2025-jubilee
[10] https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2024/05/13/240513f.html