Shrine of Hope for Families – Gosford
Under the patronage of St John Paul II
One of the three special pilgrimage sites for the 2025 Jubilee Year will be the Shrine of St John Paul II in the Gosford Parish, which was opened on the 22nd October 2022.
During his life and pontificate, St John Paul II was a hero of the family. He was convinced that the well-being of all of society was “intimately tied to the good of the family” (c.f. Familiaris Consortio, 3), describing family as the “first and vital cell of society” (c.f. Familiaris Consortio, 42.) For this reason it seems fitting that the Shrine of Hope under the patronage of St John Paul II would have Families as its special intention and focus for the Jubilee Year.
Every one of us is a part of a family – this Shrine of Hope is for everyone in the diocese, young and old!
During the Jubilee Year there will be events, Masses and celebrations to help everyone to experience grace and renewal during the holy year. Come back soon to see the full calendar of events planned for the Shrine of Hope for Families.
