The day of celebration began with a pilgrimage walk to the Cathedral, followed by the passage through the Holy Door, a powerful symbol of spiritual renewal and reconciliation.
In his stirring address entitled “Jubilee Year: Young People as Pilgrims of Hope”, the Vicar General—who also serves as the Parish Priest of St. Augustine’s Cathedral—encouraged the youth to fully embrace their spiritual lives during this Jubilee Year. “As Pilgrims of Hope, you are called to embark on a path of spiritual growth, seeking a deeper encounter with Christ,” he affirmed.
The Vicar General also expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Canossian Sisters for organizing the pilgrimage, stating, “Our young people are not mere spectators, but active participants in the Jubilee celebrations, having taken to heart the mission of being Pilgrims of Hope.”
The event continued with the Sacrament of Reconciliation, offering the youth a moment of purification and spiritual renewal, and concluded with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
The Cathedral of St. Augustine is one of the sacred sites designated by the Diocese of Mangochi—a beacon of hope and spiritual growth—where the faithful from across the Diocese are welcomed and can partake in special blessings and indulgences throughout the Jubilee Year.
