The idea of a Jubilee originates in the Bible, where every 50th year was designated as a time for restoration, freedom, and renewal for the people of Israel.

The Catholic Church has embraced this tradition, proclaiming Jubilee Years periodically as opportunities for spiritual renewal and reconciliation. A Jubilee invites us to reflect on God’s mercy and generosity, to deepen our faith and strengthen our commitment to justice, peace, and love.

Pilgrimages are powerful acts of faith, symbolising our journey toward God. Visiting one of Adelaide’s Jubilee sites offers a meaningful encounter with Christ.

St. Aloysius in Sevenhill offers a peaceful setting to contemplate the Jesuit mission and the beauty of creation.

Ways to make a Jubilee Pilgrimage more meaningful include:

• preparing in anticipation of the sacred journey

• reflect on what may the Lord be asking that may make this visit a more spiritually fruitful experience

• taking time to enter into the spirit of prayer

• discerning a key takeaway at the end of the pilgrimage

Sins committed during one’s life results in punishment either in this life or as temporal punishment in purgatory.

However, obtaining a plenary indulgence removes all temporal punishment from sins committed up to the time of receiving the indulgence.

An indulgence cannot be bought, nor can one be obtained by going through the conditions without sincerity. To acquire a plenary indulgence, one must fulfil the 3 following conditions:

• Sacramental Confession

• Eucharistic Communion

• And prayer for the intention of the Sovereign Pontiff (the Pope).

Fulfilment of these three conditions will be offered during our pilgrimage to Sevenhill.

Indulgences strengthen our commitment to live a holy life and remind us, particularly during a Jubilee Year, of God's abundant mercy and calling to reconciliation and renewal.

This pilgrimage is open to young people aged 18 to 35. Whether you are part of a parish, community group, or looking to travel as an individual, all are welcome!

Our schedule for Saturday 28th June 2025 will be:

• 7:00am - Depart Adelaide (Thebarton), travel via Bus to Watervale

• 9:00am – Pilgrimage Walk to Sevenhill (St Aloysius Church)

• 11:30am – Reconciliation and Personal Reflection Time at Sevenhill

• 12:30pm – Mass with Archbishop Patrick O’Regan

• 1:30pm – Lunch & Wine

• 3:00pm – Depart Sevenhill, travel via Bus to Adelaide (Thebarton)

• 5:00pm – Arrive in Adelaide (Thebarton)

To take part is this pilgrimage, each participant will be required to pay $20 upon registration, which will include bus travel and lunch.

Discounts will apply for large groups. Please contact COYYA for more information.

• Comfortable walking shoes: Make sure your shoes are up for the walk!

• A water bottle: Stay hydrated along the way.

• Snacks: You may want to bring some small snacks to keep your energy up during the walk.

• Weather-appropriate clothing: We encourage you to embrace the weather—whether it’s cool or warm, prepare for the conditions of the pilgrimage. Bring layers if needed, a hat, sunglasses and an umbrella just in case!

The walk will be approximately 9.5 km in total from Watervale to Sevenhill, and we expect it to take around 2.5 hours of walking time.