Timetable for Jubilee of Hope Events.
June
Sli Cholmcille Creeslough – Gartan 7th June
As part our Dicosean celebration of this Jubilee Year of Hope on Saturday, June 7th, there is a one-day guided walk from on the Slí Cholmcille stretch from Creeslough to Gartan on the eve of St Colmcille/Columba’s1,428th anniversary. The walk will end with a short prayer service.
This stunning 18km walk includes a stop in Glenveagh National Park Visitors Centre with bus transfers back to Creeslough from Gartan.
Please book through:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/step-into-history-sli-cholmcille-creeslough-to-gartan-walk-2025-tickets-1330111943629?aff=oddtdtcreator
July
Jubilee of Youth – a group of twenty-three young people representing the diocese will be at the Jubilee of Youth with Pope Leo in Rome.
August
Parish Novena in preparation of pilgrimage to Knock 8th – 16th Aug
Parishes are encouraged to organise a local Novena in preparation for the diocesan pilgrimage to Knock.
Diocesan pilgrimage Day to Knock 16th August.
Raphoe Diocesan Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine takes place on the 16th August 2025 which is during the National Novena to Our Lady of Knock that runs between 13th – 21st August. Details at www.raphodiocese.ie or on any parish noticeboard.
September
Diocesan Day Retreat Lough Derg 6th September
Raphoe Diocesan one day pilgrimage to Lough Derg. Arrive on the island 10.00 am departing 4.00 pm. Everyone welcome. More details to follow.
Parish pilgrimage day 14th September
Every parish in the diocese is invited to organise a local event in their own parish where they walk to a holy site for prayers and perhaps a social gathering.
Schools Art Competition open to all pupils: Primary and Secondary .
This is a wonderful opportunity for pupils to research, explore, interpret their understanding of celebrating The Year of Hope in the Jubilee Year 2025, using their creative talents to create a beautiful piece of art.
Great prizes to be won!
Watch out for further details in early September 2025
October
Pilgrimage to Rome 6th – 16th (Closed – all tickets sold).
November
Judging of the schools Art Competition.
December
Live Advent Crib, Letterkenny 21st December
More details to follow.
The Jubilee Year of Hope will close with a Mass in the Cathedral, Letterkenny on 6th January 2026.