Diocesan Events for the Ordinary Year of Jubilee: Pilgrims of Hope
Jubilee for Youth – Join us at St. Dunstan’s Basilica, November 21–22, 2025, for World Youth Day at Home. Led by visiting religious priests and sisters, this weekend will feature prayer, Eucharistic adoration, music, testimonies, and conclude with the veneration of Saint Carlo Acutis’ relics and Mass with Bishop Joseph. More information: Jubilee for Youth Retreat 2025
Closing Mass for the Jubilee Year – Sunday, December 28th at St. Dunstan’s Basilica
Past Events
Opening Mass for the Jubilee Year – Sunday December 29th at 5:00pm at St. Dunstan’s Basilica. Celebrant will be Bishop Joseph Dabrowski, CSMA. A light reception will follow Mass.
An explanation of the Jubilee Cross for the Diocese of Charlottetown
Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life – February 2nd
Diocesan Day of Reconciliation – On Friday March 28th celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation in parishes and pastoral units across the Diocese.
Rosary Pilgrimage – On Saturday May 31st the Provincial Catholic Women’s League, and Knights of Columbus State Council will host a Rosary Pilgrimage across the Diocese, one beginning in the West, and the other beginning in the East. All will join together at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Cornwall. Read about the event here.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Rome – Join Bishop Joseph Dabrowski for a pilgrimage to Rome from June 11-23. Click the link above for a summary of the trip, including lots of great photos.
Feast of St. Anne – July 27th, in Lennox Island First Nation
Read the recap of the event, and see photos: Mass at Saint Anne’s Church, Lennox Island: A Celebration of Faith, Hope, and Reconciliation
Jubilee for Families – Save Sunday August 10th, as we celebrate our Diocesan Jubilee for Families at Our Lady of Hope Retreat Centre. There will be Mass with Bishop Joseph, games and activities.
Read the recap of the event, and see photos: Jubilee for Families – A Beautiful Day of Faith, Joy, and Hope
Pilgrimage of the Canadian Martyrs – Saturday, September 20 at St. Peter’s Church, Seven Mile Bay.
It will be a day of prayer, reflection, and fellowship at the Pilgrimage to the Canadian Martyrs. See photos here.
Bishop’s Charity Dinner – Hosted by Bishop Joseph Dabrowski, the dinner will take place on October 1, 2025, at the Delta Hotel Charlottetown. This special evening will bring Island Catholics together to share a meal, build connections, and renew our common mission as Pilgrims of Hope. Photos from this event can be viewed on our Flickr page.
Jubilee Group Wedding for those Seeking to be Married in the Catholic Church – Bishop Joseph is offering a group wedding celebration at St. Dunstan’s Basilica Cathedral on Saturday, October 4th, especially for those couples who married civilly and wish to receive the Sacrament of Marriage in the Catholic Church. Read the recap of the event, and see photos: A Jubilee of Love at St. Dunstan’s Basilica
Jubilee Week of Giving – Oct. 12-19. Celebrate the Jubilee Year by spreading hope through charitable actions this week. Stay tuned for ideas on how you can get involved.
The Jubilee Prayer
Updates on the Jubilee
Having Traveled all the way from Rome; Luce is now on PEI and residing in Kensington. January 17, 2025
