Best times to visit the jubilee sites

Short answer: when you can! But if you’re looking for a bit more direction for your travels, read on. A jubilee coin is available at each site you visit with a suggested $5 donation to the site. 

To obtain the jubilee indulgence while at the sites, pray in the presence of Jesus in the Eucharistic for a suitable amount of time, concluding with the Our Father, a Profession of Faith (such as the Apostles Creed), and invocations to Mary, the Mother of God (such as the Hail Mary, Hail Holy Queen, or Memorare). To learn more about the jubilee and indulgences, visit www.fargodiocese.org/jubilee-pilgrim-guide. ; 

Carmel of Mary Monastery, Wahpeton 

• Aug. 17: The Our Lady of the Prairies pilgrimage. This day includes an outdoor Mass with Bishop Folda, a speaker, rosary walk, confessions, and a meal. 
• Other times: Chapel doors are open 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day. Faithful are welcome to call before their visit at (701) 642-2360 if they’d like to set up a day and time. 
• Coins: Pilgrimage coins are available in the entry of the chapel.  

St. Michael’s Church, Grand Forks 

• Apr. 16: Tenebrae (Service of Shadows) at 8 p.m. Join St. Michael’s for this ancient prayer service in which we recall our Savior’s Passion and Death. Service starts with lights on and candles lit and as we pray through readings and songs, the lights and candles are slowly extinguished as our Savior is taken from us. It is a great way to prepare for the Triduum. 
• Apr. 27: Divine Mercy Sunday event begins at 2 p.m. with adoration and includes confessions, chanting the Divine Mercy chaplet, and an ice cream social. 
• June 11: Outdoor Mass at 5:15 p.m. at Lincoln Park, Grand Forks. Potluck picnic afterwards. (just remember to go to St. Michael’s church for the jubilee indulgence!) 
• Coins: During the week, go to the parish office Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (close at noon during summer). Or call ahead at (701) 772-2624 or talk to the priest after Mass.

Maryvale, Valley City 

• Weekend Retreats: Click HERE to view the list of upcoming retreats.
• June 22–25: Maryvale is part of the Corpus Christi Camino pilgrimage. See page __ for details. 
• Aug. 16: Faith & Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 5K and 1 mile runs, yard games, dunk tank, bouncy houses, live music, food, bake sale/silent auction, and vigil Mass with Bishop Folda. 
• Other times: Call in advance to Amanda Kunze at (701) 845-4549. 

 

Cathedral of St. Mary, Fargo 

• Apr. 15: Chrism Mass at 11 a.m. 
• May 3–4: Spring Celebration & Country Fair. Burger baskets Saturday 6 to 8 p.m. with live music by the Slappin’ Skeeters band. Swedish meatball dinner and a carnival Sunday 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Throughout the weekend, there will be a silent auction, live auction, baking contest, country store, and baked goods sale. 
• June 22: Corpus Christi Procession at 11 a.m. 
• Aug. 24–31: Man of the Shroud Exhibit. See page __ for details. 
• Coins: Pilgrimage coins are available in the parish office and in the perpetual adoration chapel (bring a quarter to access them). 

St. Therese the Little Flower Church, Rugby 

• Adoration: Monday evening 5:45 p.m. to midnight. Tuesday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
• Other times: Doors are always open. 
• Coins: Pilgrimage coins are available in the parish office Monday–Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by contacting Fr. Frank Miller. There is a sign on a table at the front entrance of the church with his contact information, pamphlets, and a guest book. 

St. James Basilica, Jamestown 

• Apr. 13: Concert of Hope from 2 to 3 p.m. Opening of the jubilee doors and inauguration concert of our new organ. Children’s choir, Basilica choir, organ and piano solos followed by a charcuterie feast with wine, punch, and coffee. 
• Apr 25 & 26: Choralaire’s Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m. Jamestown Men’s Choir. 
• July 27: Celebrate the Feast of St. James and the anniversary of the church becoming a Basilica with a picnic following the 10:30 a.m. Mass. 
• Aug. 24: Corn Feed fundraiser following the 10:30 a.m. Mass. 
• Other times: Door are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
• Coins: Pilgrimage coins are available behind the reredos on the left as you are looking at the altar.