As part of the celebrations marking the Jubilee Year, the Jubilee Icon has been touring dioceses across the UK, inspiring communities with its message of hope and renewal.

We’re delighted that at the end of October; the icon will be arriving in the Archdiocese of Liverpool. This is a special opportunity to encounter the icon in person and reflect on the Jubilee theme Pilgrims of Hope.

The icon will be visiting private locations such as schools and chaplaincies across the archdiocese, but there are many opportunities to see it at the below public events:

• Friday 31 October - (Time TBC) CAFOD will host the icon at St Anne’s Overbury Street, Toxteth, L7 3HJ
• Sunday 2 November - (Time TBC) CARJ, St Agnes and St Aiden’s Church, 82 Hey Road, Huyton. L36 5SQ
• Monday 3 November - (7pm) St Mary’s Public Oratory, Aughton. L39 6TA
• Tuesday 4 November - (9am) St Vincent de Paul Church, 13 Hardy Street, Liverpool L1 5JN
• Wednesday 5 November - (9am-4pm) The Irenaeus Project ,32 Great Georges Rd, Waterloo, Liverpool L22 1RD
• Friday 7 November - (6-9pm) Exploring Hope event. The Archdiocese of Liverpool’s Justice and Peace Commission is hosting an Exploring Hope’ event as part of the celebrations when the Jubilee Icon visits the archdiocese. During the event, attendees will have chance to see the Jubilee Icon, explore the theology of hope and hear CAFOD reflect on the icon. Location: St Catherine of Siena and All Saints Church, High St, Golborne, Warrington WA3 3BG
• Saturday 8 November - (9am -6pm) Join us for our Adoremus event where the Jubilee Icon will be a focus.  Read more here
• Monday 10 November - (12noon) The Jubilee Icon will be at midday Mass at the Co-cathedral. St Mary of the Isle, Hill Street, Douglas Isle of Man. IM1 1EG

‍What is the Jubilee Icon?

Commissioned by CAFOD, the icon was created by Ethiopian artist Mulugeta Araya, reflecting Ethiopia’s rich tradition of iconography and emphasising the global nature of the Jubilee.

The icon depicts Luke 4:16–21, where Jesus proclaims: ‘He has sent me to bring good news to the poor… to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.’

It highlights Jesus’ mission of mercy, justice, and liberation—core themes of the Jubilee.

You can explore the icon and its meaning further on CAFOD’s Jubilee page.

We look forward to welcoming you during the icon’s tour.

Please note, timings may be subject to change, please keep posted to the website for the latest information.