Youth Jubilee Pilgrimage – Key Organizers and Responsibilities

Living the Youth Jubilee in a Spirit of Solidarity

The Jubilee pilgrimage is a unique opportunity to connect in solidarity with our brothers and sisters from around the world. This pilgrimage embraces a spirit of simplicity—accommodations, meals, and local travel are arranged with the same modest means as many pilgrims, fostering a shared experience of unity. Together, we’ll journey in faith, discovering the beauty of simplicity and fellowship that connects us all as one family in Christ. There are several levels of organisation, all working together to provide and ensure the best experience for all.

International and national level

Dicastery of Evangelization

As the primary organizer of the Jubilee, the Dicastery of Evangelization is the host of the Youth Jubilee events. It oversees the vision and logistics in Rome (July 28 – August 4 2025):

Simple accommodations in shared spaces such as gyms, schools, and arenas from July 28 (supper) to August 4 (lunch) 2025.
Public transportation within Rome during the Jubilee program dates (July 28–August 4)
Meal packages from July 28 (supper) to August 4 (lunch)
Jubilee program and official events in Rome
Pricing for Jubilee portion
Global registration for all international pilgrims

Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB)

The CCCB collaborates with the Dicastery to relay important information to Canadian dioceses and Catholic movements, providing information and direction to group leaders across Canada.

Relay of information from the Dicastery to Canadian dioceses and Catholic movements
Support for group leadership teams across Canada
Oversight of registration for Canadian dioceses and movements

Diocesan level

Mission Jeunesse MTL

Mission Jeunesse MTL coordinates and supports groups choosing to travel with the Mission Jeunesse MTL delegation, providing resources, training, and on-site assistance throughout the Youth Jubilee pilgrimage.

Main point of contact between the groups traveling with the Mission Jeunesse MTL delegation, and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee for Jubilee, and the Spiritours travel agency.
Training and preparation for group leadership teams
Registration for locoal groups joining the Mission Jeunesse MTL delegation to the Youth Jubilee
Ongoing support, guidance, and resource provision for groups
On-site coordinators for support and logistics during the Jubilee program

Spiritours travel agency

Spiritours handles the travel logistics, accommodations, and certain meals outside the Jubilee program, ensuring smooth coordination for pilgrims’ journey to and from Rome, beyond Jubilee program dates (before July 28 and after August 4).

Round-trip flights to and from Rome
Travel arrangements and coordination outside Jubilee program dates
Accommodations and certain meals, as per package itinerary
Optional travel insurance
On-site logistical support during the pilgrimage

Local level

Group Leadership Team (Group Leader, Assistant, and Spiritual Companion)

The Group Leadership Team provides general management of the group, accompanying pilgrims in their spiritual journey and logistical preparation.

Group management
Screening of potential pilgrims and volunteers
Accompaniment and support of individual pilgrims within the group, including spiritual and logistical preparation
Relays essential information from Mission Jeunesse MTL to the group
See Group leadership team profile for more complete information.

Pilgrim

Pilgrims are invited to actively participate in the pilgrimage journey, engaging fully in group activities and preparations before, during and after the trip.

Engages in personal spiritual and logistical preparation for the pilgrimage
Registers within their group
Ensures they have all necessary travel documents and requirements for the pilgrimage
Actively participates in group activities and follows the group
See pilgrim profile for more complete information.