Jubilee Year of Mercy

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Holy Door of Mercy at Our Lady of Peace Church

Holy Doors of Mercy Closing

Closing of the Doors on Fatima Night, October 13th. Doors re-open on December 11th at the 12:00 pm Noon Mass

We are very happy that our church has been designated as one of the churches in the Diocese of San Jose. For the many people that will go through those doors, we expect that they will be moved. They will be encouraged; not only to receive the mercy of God in their lives, but also to practice mercy. – Fr. Gustavo Nieto, Pastor of Our Lady of Peace Church

“Merciful Like the Father”

This is a very special year not only at Our Lady of Peace, but also for the universal Catholic Church and the entire Diocese of San Jose. Click below to watch the Feature Film on the Jubilee Year of Mercy here in our diocese. For information and events taking place as a part of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, visit www.dsj.org/mercy

As in other Holy Years, there will be an opportunity to receive Plenary Indulgence; a year of forgiveness of sins. It’s also a year of reconciliaon and an oppor- tunity to deepen your faith.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Holy Doors?
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Holy doors are sealed shut from the inside and only opened during Jubilee years, during
which pilgrims pass through the doors to gain a plenary indulgence. These holy doors will be open for the Jubilee Year of the Mercy on Dec. 8. Pope Francis has also deemed a holy door at each cathedral and designated shrines.

To obtain a Plenary Indulgence, a person must do the following on pilgrimage

  •  Have the intenon of gaining indulgence
  •  Receive the Sacrament of Penance
  •  Receive the Eucharist
  • Pray the following: Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be for the intenons of the Holy Father
  • Perform the prescribed acon of Indulgence (ex: vising Our Lady of Peace.)
  • Be free from all attachment of Sin

WHAT IS AN INDULGENCE?

“An indulgence is a remission before God of the tem- poral punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven, which the faithful Chrisan who is duly disposed gains under certain prescribed condions through the acon of the Church which, as the minister of redempon, dispenses and applies with authority the treasury of the sasfacons of Christ and the saints.” (ccc 1471)