Archdiocese of Cebu to launch ‘Pilgrim’s Passport’

The Archdiocese of Cebu is set to launch “Pilgrim’s Passport“ to allow pilgrims to collect stamps as proof to their visits to the Jubilee Churches across the province.

"You may also make it more personal by writing your thoughts, experiences, and personal reflections as you journey through these sacred spaces," the Archdiocese said.

"Don't forget to secure a stamp from the Parish Office before leaving the pilgrimage site. After completing a minimum of 15 visits, a Certificate and a token will be given upon request," it added.

The Pilgrim's Passport is spearheaded by the Cebu Commission on Worship (COW) and the Cebu Archdiocesan Digital Communications Ministry (CADComM).

Jubilee churches in Cebu are divided into eight districts: Metro Cebu North, Metro Cebu South, Southeast Cebu, Southwest Cebu, Northwest Cebu, Far North Cebu, Mid North Cebu, and Near North Cebu.

These are the following churches for

Metro Cebu North: Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, Basilica Minore del Santo Nino, Parish and Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Parish and Archdiocesan Shrine of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Parish and Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Parish and Archdiocesan Shrine of Saint Therese of Child Jesus, and Parish and National Shrine of Virgen de Regla, Lapu-Lapu City.

Metro Cebu South: Parish and Archdiocesan Shrine of San Nicolas de Tolentino, Parish and Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Parish and Archdiocesan Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Minglanilla, Parish and Archdiocesan Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi in Naga City, Parish and Archdiocesan Shrine of Santa Teresa de Avila, Talisay City.

Southeast Cebu: Parish and Archdiocesan Shrine of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, in Carcar City, Parish and Archdiocesan Shrine of Saint Michael Archangel, in Argao, Parish and Archdiocesan Shrine of Patrocinio de Maria in Boljoon, and Parish of San Guillermo de Aquitania in Dalaguete.

Southwest Cebu: Parish and Archdiocesan Shrine of Saint Anne in Barili, Parish of Saint Gregory the Great in Ginatilan, Parish of Saint Francis of Assisi in Dumanjug, and Parish of Saint Francis Xavier in Alegria.

Northwest Cebu: Parish and Archdiocesan Shrine of Saint John of Sahagun in Toledo City, Parish and Archdliocesan Shrine of San Antonio de Padua in Tuburan, Parish of Saint Francis of Assisi in Balamban, and Parish of Santa Lucia in Asturias.

Far North Cebu: Parish and Archdiocesan Shrine of San Vicente Ferrer in Bogo City, Parish and Archdiocesan Shrine of Santa Rosa de Lima in Daanbantayan, and Parish of Saint Peter in Bantayan.

Mid-North and Near North Cebu: Parish and Archdiocesan Shrine of Santiago in Compostela, Parish of Santo Tomas de Villanueva in Danao City, Parish of Saint Joseph in San Francisco (Camotes), Parish and National Shrine of Saint Joseph in Mandaue City, and Parish and Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Mandaue City.

Pope Francis announced that the Jubilee Year will begin with the opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve 2024.

The Jubilee will end in particular Churches throughout the world on 28 December 2025, with the Holy Doors of St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major, and St. Paul’s Outside the Walls closing on that same date.

Finally, the Jubilee Year will draw to a close in Rome on the Solemnity of Epiphany, 6 January 2026.

A Jubilee Year is traditionally proclaimed by the Catholic Church every 25 years.

“Hope” is the theme of the upcoming Ordinary Jubilee of 2025.