Overview
- Final Masses in Santiago del Estero and Jujuy on December 28 marked the local close of the Año Jubilar de la Esperanza 2025, with Santiago’s ceremony moved from December 27.
- Archbishop Vicente Bokalic in Santiago del Estero urged a “deep pastoral renewal” to meet young people facing homelessness, addiction and disorientation.
- Bishop Daniel Fernández in Jujuy called on the faithful to “guard the joy” of their encounter with the Lord and highlighted discernment and support for families.
- Santiago’s diocese provided a special liturgical subsidy so parishes that could not attend could celebrate the closure locally.
- Large turnouts were reported despite heavy rain in Jujuy, the rites included the Jubilee hymn and the 2025 pilgrimage cross, and Bokalic thanked municipal and security collaborators and company Produnoa for supplying water during high heat.