CCBI Jubilee Yātra Inspires Clergy at Vailankanni Retreat

VAILANKANNI, 26 February, 2025 – The CCBI Jubilee Yātra brought together 110 priests from the Diocese of Vellore at the Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health as part of their annual clergy retreat on February 21. The gathering provided a platform to reflect on the Final Document of the Synod and strategise for the Jubilee 2025 celebrations in parish communities.  

Bishop of Vellore, Most Rev. Dr. Ambrose Pitchaimuthu, urged the clergy to embrace the spirit of the Jubilee, saying, "The Jubilee 2025 calls us to embrace a renewed spirit of service, rooted in the Gospel, and to journey together as a witnessing community.”  

Participants shared their insights on the pastoral vision for the Jubilee. One priest remarked, “This retreat has deepened my commitment to fostering a culture of encounter and dialogue within our parish communities.” Another added, “Planning for the Jubilee is not just about events but about transforming lives through faith, prayer, and mission.”  

Fr. Yesu Karunanidhi, CCBI National Coordinator for Jubilee 2025, led the session, guiding discussions on pastoral renewal and collaboration. The retreat concluded with a collective commitment to ensuring that the Diocese of Vellore’s Jubilee celebrations become a profound experience of faith and mission.

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