Special Jubilee Year of Saint Francis of Assisi

3/9/2026

From Jan 10, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027, the Church marks a special Jubilee Year of Saint Francis of Assisi on the 800th anniversary of his death. During this year, the faithful may obtain a plenary indulgence by fulfilling the usual conditions (confession, Communion, prayer for the Holy Father, detachment from sin) and engaging in acts inspired by the Franciscan spirit, such as pilgrimage, prayer, works of charity, and humble service.

This Jubilee invites not only celebration, but a deeper imitation of St. Francis through a Gospel life lived simply, faithfully, and daily.

Visit Mount St. Francis this Jubilee Year

At Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, this Jubilee year will also be marked with special opportunities for prayer, pilgrimage, and reflection inspired by the spirit of St. Francis. Throughout the year, the Mount will host initiatives that invite the faithful to deepen their relationship with Christ through Franciscan simplicity, care for creation, and service to others. All are warmly invited to come to the Mount during this special year to pray, walk the grounds, and rediscover the joy of living the Gospel in the spirit of St. Francis.

Musical Adoration and Reconciliation

Sunday, March 1 from 2-4 pm
Sunday, April 26 from 2-4 pm
Sunday, June 21 from 2-4 pm
Sunday, Aug 30 from 2-4 pm
Sunday, Nov 29 from 2-4 pm
August 8 – Saturday – Community Festival Day for the Jubilee of St. Francis. More details soon at mountstfrancis.ca

Day Away Retreats
Register by calling Deb at 403.932.2012 or emailing [email protected]

March 11 – 9-3 pm
April 1 – 9-3 pm
May 6 – 9-3 pm
June 3 – 9-3 pm
Oct 7 – 9-3 pm
Nov 4 – 9-3 pm
Dec 9 – 9-3 pm
More details soon at mountstfrancis.ca

In the Spirit of St. Francis Retreat Series

April 1 – Day Away – Charity of the Cross -$35
July 17– Half Day – 9:00- 1:00 – Brother Sun, Sister Moon – $30
Sept 3 – Half Day – 9:00- 1:00 – Season of Creation – Laudato Si – $35
More details soon at mountstfrancis.ca

Oct 4 – Pet Blessing