Jubilee of Hope
Jubilee 2025 celebrates the 2,025th anniversary of the Incarnation of our Lord, an “event of great spiritual, ecclesial and social significance in the life of the Church,” as proclaimed by Pope Francis. www.iubilaeum2025.va
NCEA identifies some relevant events here, but a complete calendar of Jubilee 2025 celebrations is available as is a family-centric resource packet from the USCCB. www.usccb.org/jubilee2025
JULY 3
St. Thomas the Apostle
One of the 12 apostles, known for doubting the appearance of Jesus but first to publicly recognize Jesus as God.
JULY 22
St. Mary Magdalene
Devoted follower of Jesus and witness to His resurrection.
JULY 28 - 29
Jubilee of Digital Missionaries and Catholic Influencers
JULY 28 - AUGUST 3
Jubilee of Young People
This special moment during the Holy Year is an opportunity for young people, ages 18-35, to travel to Rome or celebrate stateside for an experience of transformation and hope.
AUGUST 6
Transfiguration of Jesus
Jesus showed His heavenly glory to Peter, James and John, shining bright like the sun to show He is truly the Son of God.
AUGUST 15
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken up to heaven, body and soul, to be with God forever.
SEPTEMBER 7
Canonization of Carlo Acutis
Blessed Carlo Acutis will be canonized as a saint by Pope Leo XIV. The ceremony will be held at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican.
SEPTEMBER 12
Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary
A time of reflection on the importance of Mary's name and her role in the salvation of humanity.
Exaltation of the Holy Cross
We celebrate the elevation and veneration of the cross on which Jesus was crucified.
SEPTEMBER 14
Pope Leo XIV's Birthday
The Holy Father turns 70!
SEPTEMBER 26–28
Jubilee of Catechists
SEPTEMBER 29
Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael
The only angels mentioned by name in scripture.The only angels mentioned by name in scripture.
OCTOBER 1
St. Thérèse of Lisieux
OCTOBER 2
Guardian Angels
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
OCTOBER 18–22
NCEA Catholic Leadership Summit (CLS) and New Superintendents Academy (NSA)
Be Still is the theme for CLS 2025 in Phoenix, AZ. Learn more: www.NCEA.org/CLS
OCTOBER 22
St. John Paul II
The first Polish Pope is remembered for his travels, his promotion of Divine Mercy and his efforts to end communism.
NOVEMBER 8–11
NCEA School Building Leader Summit and New Building Leader Academy
Join our inaugural event for Catholic elementary and secondary school principals and presidents. Register now: www.NCEA.org/Building