Holy Doors and Designated Churches
Friday 28th March 2025This Holy Year of Jubilee officially began on Christmas Eve with the opening of the Holy Door in St Peter’s Basilica.
Holy Doors are one of the most characteristic signs of the Jubilee, inviting pilgrims to walk through as a reminder of this text from John 10:9-10: “I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pastures.” It is an invitation to express our desire to follow Christ, the Good Shepherd.
This Jubilee Year, four Holy Doors will be in situ across the City of Rome but dioceses around the world will have Designated Churches to offer pilgrims that same experience right on their doorstep.
Throughout this year, pilgrims are invited to journey to a designated Jubilee site as an act of pilgrimage; seeking out and turning back to God. During this pilgrimage, it is also tradition to take up the opportunity of obtaining a plenary indulgence by observing the appropriate conditions:
- Being resolved to avoid sin and live in a spirit of charity
- By receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation
- By receiving Holy Communion
- By praying for the Pope’s intentions.
Click here to find out more about plenary indulgences.
Designated Churches in our Diocese
Bishop John has appointed six churches across the Diocese, in addition to the Cathedral’s temporary church, to be Designated Churches for the Jubilee Year. Please see below for information on Mass times and opportunities to visit:
St Mary’s, Bamber Bridge
Opening Times for Private Prayer: Mon-Fri, 12 noon – 3pm
By appointment only. Please get in touch using the information below.
Mass Times: Mon-Fri 9.30am; Sat 7pm (Vigil); Sun 9.30am & 6.30pm
Confessions: Sat 6.15-6.45pm
Contact: Call 01772 335168 or email office@stmarysbrownedge.org.uk
St Mary’s, Burnley
Opening Times for Private Prayer: By appointment only. Please get in touch using the information below.
Mass Times: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat at 9.30am; Fri at 12 noon; Sat 6.30pm (Vigil); Sun 10am (Adoration 30 mins before Mass on Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri)
Confessions (with Adoration): Fri 11.30am-11.55am and Sat 10.30am – 11.30am
Contact: Call 01282 422007 or email djfeatherstone@outlook.com
St Alban’s, Blackburn
Opening Times for Private Prayer: Wed – Sat, 8am – 5pm
Mass Times: Wed-Sat at 12noon; Sat (Vigil) at 6.30pm, Sun at 9am & 11.15am
Confessions: Sat at 11am-11.30am and 5.45pm-6.15pm and by appointment.
Contact: Call 01254 241211 or email revjudeharrison@btinternet.com
Schoenstatt Shrine, Kearsley
Opening Times for Private Prayer: 8am – 6pm
Mass Times:
Tuesday & Wednesday at 9am
Thursday at 7.30pm
Friday and Saturday at 12 noon
Sunday at 9.30am
Adoration:
Tues/ Weds 9.30-10.30am
Thurs 6.30-7.30pm
Fri & Sat 11am-12 noon
Sun 12 noon-1pm
Confessions:
Thurs at 6.30pm – 7.15pm
Sat at 11am – 11.45am and on request.
Contact: 01204 572077 or email fr.bryan@schoenstatt.org.uk
St Peter’s, Stonyhurst
Opening Times for Private Prayer: 9am – 3pm
Mass Times: Tues, Weds, Fri at 8am; Sat at 5.30pm (Vigil); Sunday at 11am
Confessions: Saturday at 4.30pm – 5pm Benediction: Sat 5.15pm
As St Peter’s is part of the Stonyhurst Campus, visitors need to buzz in at the gate and state that they are visiting the church. Access is not permitted to the school or school grounds. Unfortunately, we are unable to cater for group visits. Toilet facilities can only be accessed during services.
Contact: Call 01254 826268 or email stpeterschurchstonyhurst@btinternet.com
St Mary’s “The Hidden Gem”, Manchester
Open: 9.30am (Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri, Sat); 8.30am (Sunday)
Closes: 4pm (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri); 7.30pm (Wednesday); after 5.15pm Mass on Saturday; after 12 noon Mass on Sunday
Mass Times:
Mon-Fri at 12.30pm
Wednesday at 6pm
Saturday at 12 noon and 5.15pm (Vigil)
Sunday at 10am & 12 noon
Confessions:
Mon-Fri 11am-11.50am
Wednesday 5pm-5.45pm
Sat 10am-11.15am and 4-5pm
Sun 9am-9.45am.
Adoration:
Mon-Fri 11am-12.25pm
Weds 5-5.45pm & 6.30-7.15pm
Sat 10-11.55am & 4-5pm
Sun 9am-9.45am.
Contact:
Call 0161 834 3547 or email anthony.kay@dioceseofsalford.org.uk
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