Jubilee of Deacons: Exploring the Towns of Italy’s Most Beloved Deacons
The Jubilee Year is upon us; and next month, the Vatican, as part of its continuing Jubilee celebrations and special events, is offering a gathering, a Jubilee of Deacons and their families. This celebration will include journeying together through the Holy Doors of the major basilicas and attending special diaconate-themed sessions, along with an opportunity to share diaconate experiences.
But even if deacons can’t make it to Rome for the upcoming Jubilee of Deacons, as a deacon’s wife, it is nice to know that there are so many opportunities to celebrate this important ministry, which is one of the holy orders of the Catholic Church.
If you are headed to Rome, in addition to the great and ever Eternal City and its major basilicas, there are several other important places to visit associated with the Church’s best-known deacons.
As a deacon couple that leads pilgrimages to Italy several times a year, and as I say in my new Italy guidebook, Italy’s Shrines and Wonders, being willing to invest more time and a small amount of effort in going beyond the most-well-known towns or churches can make all the difference in the pilgrimage experience.
That’s why we recommend the following five special locations for those of you planning an Italy visit during 2025:
