Archbishop Hartmayer has designated the Church of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Heritage as a pilgrimage site for Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope.
The pilgrimage opportunities will start on the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary | Presentation of the Lord on Sunday, February 2, 2025, and end on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
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​The Church of the Purification is open to pilgrims throughout the year during these days and times (subject to change - please check the church schedule).​
Wednesday: 8:30 am – 10:30 am | Mass 9:00 am
Saturday: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Mass 11:30 am
In addition, pilgrims can schedule a visit outside of the public visiting hours by emailing retreat@heritagega.org.
Requirements for Plenary Indulgence
A plenary indulgence can be obtained for Catholics who make a pilgrimage to the Church of the Purification during Jubilee 2025.
This will grant remission of temporal punishment for sin.
The requirements for the grace of a plenary indulgence are the ordinary established by the Catholic Church:
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Visit to the Pilgrimage site
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An Act of Mercy or Penance
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Attend confession within 20 days of visiting the Pilgrimage site
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Receive Holy Communion within 20 days of visiting the Pilgrimage site
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Pray for the intentions of His Holiness Pope Francis at the Pilgrimage site
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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Confessions are not available. We encourage confession before the pilgrimage.
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Mass is celebrated at the Church of the Purification on Wednesdays and Sundays only.