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2025 is the Jubilee Holy Year, the 2,025th anniversary of the Incarnation of our Lord, an "event of great spiritual, ecclesial, and social significance in the life of the Church." "Jubilee" originates in the Book of Leviticus (chapter 25) as a special year of reconciliation, pilgrimage, and coming home. Pope Francis has designated the 2025 Holy Year as a time to renew ourselves as "Pilgrims of Hope.""What is the Jubilee Year about?- The Jubilee Year is a time to renew relationships with God, each other, and creation.
- It's a time of hope for the world suffering from war, the COVID-19 pandemic, and climate change.
- It's a time for forgiveness and renewal.
- It's a time to look to the future with hope, trust, and far-sighted vision.
What will happen during the Jubilee Year?- Catholics are encouraged to pilgrimage to Rome or sacred sites in their local diocese.
- There will be special celebrations for various needs and communities.
- There will be missions, World Mission Sunday, and the Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl.
When does the Jubilee Year begin and end?- The Jubilee Year officially opened on December 24, 2024, with the opening of the Holy Door of the Papal Basilica of St. Peter.
- The year will end in Rome on January 6, 2026.
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Jubilee in the Diocese of Lafayette
Bishop Doherty has designated the following four Holy Sites in our Diocese:
- Cathedral of St Mary of the Immaculate Conception (Lafayette)
- St. Maria Goretti Parish (Westfield)
- St. Mary Catholic Church (Muncie)
- St. Joseph Parish (Star City)
Although not a Holy Site, the following pastorates are participating in the diocesan passport and look forward to visitors:- St Joseph Retreat & Conference Center (Tipton)
- St. Thomas Aquinas (West Lafayette)
- St. Joan of Arc (Kokomo)
- St. Bernard Catholic Church (Crawfordsville)
Visit the Diocese of Lafayette website for ongoing information about the Jubilee celebration within the diocese.
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Information for visitorsWelcome to St. Tom's! Although our parish is not a Holy Site, St. Tom's is a Jubilee 2025 passport site. You can find our Jubilee 2025 display and stamp for your passport in the Gathering Space (the entry area that connects the Church to the Parish Office).
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center at Purdue University, 535 Mitch Daniels Blvd., is across from the University's Stewart Center and the Purdue Memorial Union. All are welcome to come and worship with us!
- Church and Chapel – open 24/7
- Adoration*– Mon/Tues/Thurs from Noon to 5:00 p.m. and Wed from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
- Mass Schedule* – Mon-Sat @ 11:30 a.m., Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri @ 5:30 p.m., Wed @ 9:00 p.m., Sat. Vigil @ 5:30 p.m., Sunday @ 9:00 & 11:15 a.m., and 7:00 & 9:00 p.m.
- Jubilee of Scientists. St. Tom's will celebrate a special Gold Mass on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 11:30 a.m., the Feast Day for St. Albert the Great (patron saint of natural science). A reception will follow Mass.
- Confession* – Mon-Sat @ 11:00 a.m., Mon-Fri @ 4:00 p.m., Sun @ 10:10 a.m.
Parking: If you visit before 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, please come to the Parish Office for a parking permit in our designated spots.
Passport Stamp - Our Jubilee Passport Stamp is located on the counter in the Gathering Space, the entry area that connects the Sanctuary to the Parish Office.
*Note: Evening Daily and Sunday Mass, Adoration, and Confession times do not take place when Purdue classes are not in session.
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About the Jubilee 2025
