Join the SVP as together we mark the year of Jubilee, coming together and being Pilgrims of Hope.
Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, announced that 2025 would be a Jubilee year, something that happens once every 25-years.
This year's theme, Pilgrims of Hope, is served as a reminder to be a door of hope to those suffering, struggling and needing guidance.
Our focus during this Jubilee year includes:
- Supporting Asylum Seekers and Refugees: We dedicate time to welcoming and assisting asylum seekers and refugees, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect. This support encompasses befriending initiatives, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes, and advocacy for migrants' rights.
- Youth Engagement: We are actively involving young people in the Jubilee year by providing Pilgrim Packs to schools. These resources aim to encourage students to reflect on community needs and inspire Christ-like responses through actionable steps.
- Advocacy for Migrants and Asylum Seekers: We collaborate with other groups to advocate for the rights and dignity of migrants and asylum seekers. This includes assisting individuals with the asylum process and campaigning at the governmental level to address root causes of migration.
Through these efforts, the SVP aims to embody the spirit of the Jubilee year by being a "door of hope" to those who are suffering, struggling, and in need of guidance.