Jubilee for the 450th Anniversary of the Sanctuary of the Holy Spirit in Gangi

The Jubilee of the 450th anniversary

The 2026 edition coincides with the extraordinary Jubilee Year called for the 450th anniversary of the dedication of the Sanctuary of the Holy Spirit in Gangi, the only one in Italy dedicated to the Third Person of the Most Holy Trinity. The Jubilee period opens on April 18 and concludes on October 18, 2026.

Opening and indulgence

The official opening, on April 18, took place in the presence of Monsignor Giuseppe Marciante, Bishop of Cefalù. Pope Leo XIV, through the Apostolic Penitentiary, has granted a Plenary Indulgence to the faithful on pilgrimage to the Sanctuary who fulfill the usual conditions of the Church.

Six months of celebrations

Under the theme "People on the journey, regenerated by the Spirit," moments of prayer, liturgical celebrations, pilgrimages, and pastoral initiatives follow one another throughout the period. Among the events on the calendar is the traditional Festival of the Holy Spirit with the procession of statues and the rite of the "Miracula." Numerous initiatives are aimed at young people: in May, students from the Gangi comprehensive school visited the Sanctuary for educational paths on the history and devotion of the place, receiving a comic book dedicated to the origins of the Sanctuary.

The Jubilee is divided into six months of events, from April 18 to October 18, 2026, with the theme "People on the journey, regenerated by the Spirit."

April 18, 2026 — Opening

• Official opening of the Jubilee period in the presence of Monsignor Giuseppe Marciante, Bishop of Cefalù
• Start of the Plenary Indulgence granted by Pope Leo XIV for pilgrims to the Sanctuary

Throughout the six months

• Moments of prayer and liturgical celebrations at the Sanctuary of the Holy Spirit
• Pilgrimages to the Sanctuary on Monte Marone
• Pastoral initiatives and educational paths for young people (student visits, May 16 and 30)
• Festival of the Holy Spirit with the procession of statues and the rite of the "Miracula"

October 18, 2026 — Closing

• Conclusion of the Jubilee Year

The detailed calendar of individual events is updated by the Sanctuary and the parish of Gangi throughout the period.

How to get there

Gangi (PA) is located in the heart of the Madonie. By car from the A19 Palermo-Catania motorway, take the Tremonzelli exit, then the SS120 towards Gangi: from Palermo about 1h 45m, from Catania about 1h 30m. The Sanctuary of the Holy Spirit stands on the slopes of Monte Marone, at the entrance to the town.

When

The Jubilee period runs from April 18 to October 18, 2026. Pilgrimages, liturgical celebrations, and initiatives take place throughout the six months; for the updated calendar, it is advisable to contact the Sanctuary or the parish of Gangi.

Plenary Indulgence

To obtain the Plenary Indulgence, one must make a pilgrimage to the Sanctuary during the Jubilee period and fulfill the usual conditions required by the Church (sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion, and prayer according to the intentions of the Holy Father).

Tips

Comfortable shoes are recommended for reaching the Sanctuary along the uphill streets of the village. The historic center of Gangi is worth a visit, as are the other treasures of the Madonie.