January 10, 2026, to January 10, 2027
We are thrilled to hear of Pope Leo XIV’s proclamation of 2026 as the Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi in honor of the 800th anniversary of his death.
Archbishop Grob has designated the Catholic Ecology Center an official pilgrimage site for the Jubilee Year of St Francis of Assisi! To celebrate this extraordinary jubilee the faithful are invited to “follow the example of the Saint of Assisi, becoming models of holiness of life and constant witnesses of peace.”
Pictures from the blessing of the CEC as a pilgrimage site by Bishop Schuerman, April 30th 2026
Official Vatican Decree: The Church grants a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and prayer according to the intentions of the Holy Father), also applicable in the form of suffrage for the souls in Purgatory: to all the faithful without distinction who, with a heart detached from sin, participate in the Year of Saint Francis by visiting, in the form of a pilgrimage, any Franciscan conventual church or place of worship anywhere in the world dedicated to Saint Francis or connected to him for any reason, and there devoutly follow the Jubilee rites or spend at least a reasonable period of time in pious meditation and raise prayers to God so that, following the example of Saint Francis, feelings of Christian charity towards their neighbors and authentic vows of harmony and peace among peoples may spring forth in their hearts, concluding with the Our Father, the Creed and invocations to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Clare and all the Saints of the Franciscan Family. More information at https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2026/01/16/260116c.html
Places of Prayer at the CEC
Join us at retreat and other faith-filled events throughout the year to celebrate this great Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi.
Events: https://catholicecologycenter.org/events
*Mass and Adoration: Every Third Monday of the Month
8:30 AM with Fr. Andrew Linn Adoration 9:00 AM, Benediction 3:30 PM
*Laudato Si’ Day of Reflection with Fr. Justin Weber; Saturday April 25th
*Blessing of the CEC as a Pilgrimage Site by Bishop Schuerman; Thursday April 30th 10:45 am
*May Crowning & Birding Hike; Saturday, May 9th
*Family Campout August 14th-16th
*The Church and the Land Event Sat. Oct 3rd
*New Events Added Regularly: https://catholicecologycenter.org/events
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