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2026: Special Year of St. Francis
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Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a “Special Year of St. Francis” to commemorate the
800th anniversary of the saint’s death. During this time of grace, which will extend
until January 2027, the faithful are granted the opportunity to obtain a plenary
indulgence.
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This Franciscan Jubilee Year, considered a gift for the entire Church and an occasion
for authentic spiritual renewal, was inaugurated on Jan. 10 with a decree issued by the
Apostolic Penitentiary of the Holy See.
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Until Jan. 10 of next year, the faithful can obtain this grace under the usual conditions
— sacramental confession, Communion, and prayer for the intentions of the Pope —
by making a pilgrimage to any Franciscan conventual church or place of worship
dedicated to St. Francis anywhere in the world. Read more here.
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Here in Michigan, The Solanus Casey Center at St. Bonaventure’s Monastery in
Detroit is a pilgrimage site. The Capuchins have a Blessed Solanus Casey Traveling
Museum, which they are glad to bring to Catholic schools and parishes, as their
schedule allows. Please go to the website for more information and for contact
information. This museum will be at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in East
Lansing on Friday, March 13th.
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