BISHOP Brendan Leahy has urged the people of Limerick to embrace Pope Francis’ invitation to become ‘pilgrims of hope’ throughout 2025, a Jubilee Year declared by the pontiff.
Having officially launched the Jubilee Year in Limerick at a special celebration at St John’s Cathedral last month, Bishop Leahy also dedicated his homily on World Day of Peace to the Jubilee Year, which was officially commenced on Christmas Eve by Pope Francis as he opened the Holy Door in St Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
He has also released a video on the diocesan website and social media accounts setting out how people can join in the Jubilee Year journey.
Jubilee Years, which happen ever 25 years, are typically associated with mercy and forgiveness and, to that end, Bishop Leahy also celebrated Mass for the men and for the women in Limerick Prison on Christmas Day to mark the opening of the Jubilee/Holy Year …