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Franciscan Jubilee Year for 2026

Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a special Jubilee Year of Saint Francis to mark the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi. The observance runs from January 10, 2026, through January 10, 2027, and continues the spirit of the 2025 Ordinary Jubilee.

This special year invites the faithful to rediscover the witness of Saint Francis of Assisi: simplicity of life, peace, fraternity, and reverence for creation. It is intended especially for Franciscan communities and those inspired by Franciscan spirituality, but it is open to all the faithful.

During the Jubilee, the Apostolic Penitentiary grants a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions to those who participate devoutly in Jubilee observances or make a pilgrimage to a Franciscan church or place dedicated to Saint Francis. Those who are elderly, ill, or otherwise unable to travel may also participate spiritually by uniting their prayers and sufferings to the celebration.

Key themes of the year include:

  • A renewed commitment to prayer, pilgrimage, and inner conversion.

  • Imitating the humility, poverty, and reconciliation shown by Saint Francis.

  • Living concrete charity, working for peace, and caring for both people and creation in the spirit of Saint Francis, whose example was marked by poverty, humility, and reconciliation.

Rosary Program

Build faithful families and communities through rosary prayer.  The Knights of Columbus Rosary Program encourages councils to promote devotion to the rosary in our families and parishes by scheduling regular rosary prayer services.  Kits with rosary rings, rosary prayer guides, and leader books are available for councils to order.  This program encourages devotion to Mary, the patroness of our Order, and emphasizes the importance of prayer in community and as a family.

Sacramental Gifts

Sacramental Gifts help councils support families during the most important moments in the life of the domestic church. Through prayer and the presentation of symbolic gifts, councils can play a meaningful role in sacramental celebrations within the parish community. As children and adults become more fully integrated into the life of the Church, they should know that the Knights of Columbus are present in a tangible and supportive way.

Spiritual Reflection

Create annual opportunities for prayer and reflection together as a fraternity. Under the guidance of our chaplains, councils can attend a retreat or day of reflection together or organize their own event for the families of the parish.

If you need assistance with a Spiritual Reflection program, please contact your pastor or the Liturgical Minister.