In this Jubilee Year of Hope, proclaimed by Pope Francis, Archbishop Sample invites all clergy and lay faithful to publicly celebrate our Eucharistic faith through four major processions on the Feast of Corpus Christi at pilgrimage sites across the Archdiocese of Portland. We encourage you to join the procession nearest to you!
A plenary indulgence is a special gift from Christ’s Church that completely removes the temporary consequences of sins that have already been forgiven in confession. This indulgence is offered every Jubilee Year. These consequences are often referred to as the temporal punishment due to sin, which is purified in purgatory. Receiving a plenary indulgence can help us or the souls in purgatory on the journey to heaven.
The Church has the authority to grant indulgences through the power given by Christ to bind and loose sins (Matthew 16:19). This authority allows the Church to share the grace of Christ’s sacrifice and the merits of the saints with the faithful. During the Jubilee Year 2025, you have a unique chance to receive this grace through pilgrimage, prayer, and fulfilling a few important steps outlined by the Church.
How to receive a plenary indulgence through pilgrimage:
Have complete detachment from sin, even venial sin
Receive Holy Communion
Pray for the Pope’s intentions (e.g., say an Our Father and a Hail Mary)
Portland
Location: St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Address: 1716 NW Davis St. Portland, OR 97205 Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
Confessions: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Mass with Archbishop Sample: 2:00 PM Public Procession: 3:30 PM
"From the altar, we will carry the Lord among the homes of our city. We are not doing this to show off, or to flaunt our faith but to invite everyone to participate, in the Bread of the Eucharist, in the new life that Jesus has given us. Let us process in this spirit."
- Pope Francis
Salem
Location: St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Address: 1010 Columbia St NE, Salem, OR 97301 Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
Mass: 3:00 PM in Spanish Public Procession to follow directly after Mass
Springfield/Eugene
Location: St. Alice Catholic Church Address: 1520 E Street Springfield, OR 97477 Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
Mass: TBD Public Procession: TBD
Central point/ Medford
Location: Shepherd of the Valley Catholic Church Address: 600 Beebe Rd, Central Point, OR 97502 Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025