Pilgrimage Sites for Jubilee Year 2025: Where to Gain a Plenary Indulgence in the U.S.

In May of 2024, on the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Pope Francis officially introduced the Ordinary Jubilee of 2025 with the reading and delivery of Spes Non Confundit.

The papal document laid the foundation for the 2025 Jubilee and its theme: “Pilgrims of Hope.”

The Jubilee Year 2025 marks the 2,025th anniversary of the Incarnation of our Lord. During this time, we are given unique opportunities to receive special graces.

A Jubilee Indulgence may be obtained by performing a work of mercy and penance and making a pious pilgrimage to a sacred Jubilee site. This could include those designated in Rome and the Holy Land and other sacred places worldwide, including any Marian sanctuary, national sanctuary, or minor basilica.

While an overseas pilgrimage seems ideal, we actually have many holy sites right here in the United States—perhaps even in your own town.

Road trip, anyone?

Here is a list of some of the holy sites across the country to visit during the Jubilee Year of Hope.

Northeast

The National Shrine of the Divine Mercy

Stockbridge, MA

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Washington, D.C.

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

Washington, D.C.

The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa

Philadelphia, PA

The National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia

Philadelphia, PA

The Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

Philadelphia, PA

National Shrine of Saint John Neumann

Philadelphia, PA

South

Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament

Hanceville, AL

National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios

Saint Augustine, FL

National Shrine of Mary Queen of the Universe

Orlando, FL

National Votive Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor

New Orleans, LA

National Shrine of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos

New Orleans, LA

Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan de Valle

San Juan, TX

Midwest

National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion

Champion, WI 

National Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe

La Crosse, WI

National Shrine of Saint Joseph

De Pere, WI

National Shrine of Saint Peregrine

Chicago, IL

National Shrine of Saint Jude

Chicago, IL

National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini

Chicago, IL

There are also sites across Ohio, Missouri, New Jersey, and New York. You can view the full list of shrines and a calendar of events here.

You can find the official Decree on the granting of the Indulgence during the Ordinary Jubilee Year 2025 called by Pope Francis here.