Diocese of Coimbatore Gears Up for Jubilee 2025 at Clergy-Religious Recollection
The Diocese of Coimbatore held its monthly clergy-religious recollection on June 10th, 2024, with a special focus on the upcoming Jubilee Year celebrations in 2025.
Most Rev Dr. L. Thomas Aquinas, Bishop of Coimbatore, delivered the inaugural address, emphasizing the importance of the Jubilee as a time for "personal and ministerial renewal."
Rev. Prof. Dr. Yesu Karunanidhi, serving as the National Coordinator for Jubilee 2025, facilitated the recollection, guiding the clergy and religious on incorporating the Jubilee themes into their ministries.
The gathering concluded with the development of a concrete action plan to ensure the Jubilee celebrations reach every parish and institution within the Diocese. This comprehensive plan aims to foster spiritual growth and a renewed commitment to the Church’s mission.
Goal: Ensure a vibrant and impactful Jubilee celebration across all parishes and institutions within the Diocese of Coimbatore.
Following the themes set by Pope Francis (“Pilgrims of Hope”) and the preparatory years (2023 - Year of Learning, 2024 - Year of Prayer), this plan outlines activities for 2024 and beyond.
Clergy & Religious: Organize workshops on the Second Vatican Council documents and their relevance to the Jubilee theme. Facilitate regular prayer sessions focusing on themes of hope, renewal, and the Church’s mission.
Parish Level: Conduct special study sessions for parishioners on the Jubilee theme and the Second Vatican Council documents, using simplified materials and local language resources. Encourage prayer initiatives within parishes, such as dedicated prayer groups, special novenas, or incorporating Jubilee themes into existing prayer services.