Bishop Terry invites the people of the diocese to join him in Rome from October 6 to 11 2025.
This special pilgrimage will be one of the major events marking our celebration of the Jubilee year.
The tradition of jubilee and pilgrimage traces its origins to the medieval Christian practice of seeking forgiveness and renewal.
It holds special significance in the Jubilee Year – a time when the Catholic Church grants plenary indulgences to pilgrims who pass through the Holy Doors of Rome’s major basilicas.
The Jubilee Year, proclaimed by Pope Francis, is expected to draw millions of faithful from around the world. Pilgrims will travel to Rome visiting holy sites, including St Peter’s Basilica, the Basilica of St John Lateran, the Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls and the Basilica of St Mary Major.
Of course, the pilgrimage is not merely a journey to a physical location but a spiritual experience. For many, this pilgrimage is a once-in-a-lifetime event, providing a unique opportunity to deepen their faith while walking in the footsteps of the apostles and martyrs who shaped the early Church.
Our appointed travel agent is Joe Walsh Tours. The cost is £1,495 per person, bed-and-breakfast, based on two people sharing.
We ask those who are thinking of booking to consider their level of fitness and mobility. Rome is an ancient city and represents a significant challenge for the less mobile. Please raise any queries or concerns by calling the travel agent.
For more information call 0808 1890468, visit joewalshtours.co.uk or email info@joewalshtours.co.uk.

Canon Paul Farrer