Jubilee for Workers of Mercy and Volunteers on Sept 4

Aug 25, 2016

VATICAN: Pope Francis will celebrate Mass for workers and volunteers of Mercy on September 4, 2016 at St Peter’s Square, Vatican City, in Rome. He will also declare Mother Teresa of Kolkata a saint of the Universal Church on that day. Mother Teresa is a symbol of God’s mercy for the poor and the marginalized of this world.

Friday, September 2, 2016
2.00pm - 5.00pm:
In the Jubilee Churches: S. Salvatore in Lauro, S. Maria in Vallicella (Chiesa Nuova), S. Giovanni Battista dei Fiorentini

-- Eucharistic Adoration
-- Sacrament of Reconciliation

Pilgrimages through the Holy Door

2.00pm - 8.00pm:
Gardens of Castel S. Angelo

-- The opportunity to visit the stands of a number of associations of volunteer workers of mercy
-- The opportunity to make a journey “In the footsteps of the Saints and Blessed of Mercy”

Saturday, September 3, 2016
8:30am: Preparation for the Catechesis of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square

10.00am: Welcome of the Holy Father in St Peter’s Square and catechesis to all the world of workers of mercy and volunteers.

2.00pm:
In the Jubilee Churches:

-- Eucharistic Adoration
-- Sacrament of Reconciliation Pilgrimages through the Holy Door continue for those who registered for Saturday

2.00pm - 9.00pm:
Gardens of Castel S. Angelo

It will be possible to visit the stands of a number of associations of volunteer workers of mercy.

2.00pm - 8.00pm:
The opportunity to make a journey “In the footsteps of the Saints and Blessed of Mercy” 8.00pm: Community Festival

Sunday, September 4, 2016
10:30am:
Holy Mass with the Holy Father in St Peter’s Square with the canonization of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta

12:00 Angelus
Beginning at 2.00pm: Pilgrimages through the Holy Door continue for those who registered for Sunday -- iubilaeummisericordiae.va