Please find linked below the Decree designating the Parish Church of Saint Francis of Assisi as the Pilgrim Church of the Diocese of San José for the Franciscan Jubilee Year, to be observed from January 10, 2026 until January 10, 2027, as graciously promulgated by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.
Jubilee Years are privileged moments of grace in the life of the Church. They invite us to a deeper conversion of heart, renewed commitment to the Gospel, reconciliation with God and one another, and concrete expressions of charity and mercy. In a particular way, this Franciscan Jubilee calls us to contemplate anew the witness of Saint Francis of Assisi, whose life of evangelical poverty, fraternal charity, peace, and care for creation remains profoundly relevant for our time.
By designating Saint Francis of Assisi Parish as a Pilgrim Church, the Diocese offers the faithful a sacred place where these Jubilee graces may be sought through pilgrimage, prayer, the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy, and the Sacrament of Penance. I warmly encourage pastors to promote this Jubilee observance within their parish communities and to invite the faithful to participate fruitfully in this special year of grace.
Entrusting this Jubilee Year to the intercession of Saint Francis of Assisi, and invoking upon you the blessing of Almighty God, I remain,
Devotedly yours in Christ,
✠ Most Reverend Oscar Cantú, S.T.D.
Bishop of San José in California\
Read the official Decree below:
Official Decree on Pilgrim Church Designated for Franciscan Jubilee Year