Following the inauguration of the Jubilee year by the Holy Father , Pope Francis, on December 24, 2024, during which he opened the Holy Door, the Chief Shepherd of the Diocese of Buea His Lordship Michael Bibi, has opened the Jubilee Year in the Diocese this Sunday the 29th of December 2024 at the Regina Pacis Cathedral in Small Soppo Buea.
performing the rite of the solemn opening of the Jubilee year
The central message of this Jubilee Year is “Hope”, and this Jubilee is in accordance with an ancient tradition in which the Pope proclaims a jubilee every after 25 years.
opening of the Door of the Cathedral
Throughout the Jubilee Year, Christians are called to be hopeful and to carry out a self-evaluation of their Christian life. They are called to reconcile with God by taking actions that are pleasing to God . This Holy Year will conclude in the particular Churches on Sunday the 28th of December 2025 ,and the Ordinary Jubilee will conclude with the closing of the Holy Door on January 6,2026
Christians called to have hope in God
Celebrating the feast of the Holy Family of Nazareth, Bishop Michael Bibi exalted Christians to emulate the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, who collaborated with God in obedience, for the salvation of mankind. The prelate challenged Christians to obey God and to bring up children in love and obedience.
Christians urged to obey God
On this day, the church reminded faithful that they must obey only that which is true and which is in accordance with the will of God .The Chief Shepherd also encouraged children to take care of their parents and those in need, especially when they grow old. Forgiveness, he noted, should be a central part of family life.
During the Eucharistic celebration, couples also had the opportunity to renew their marriage vows.
