About Luce, the official 2025 Jubilee mascot:
Luce is a pilgrim dressed as a typical traveler: a yellow anorak to protect herself from the elements, dirty boots that bear witness to the path she has already traveled, a missionary cross around her neck and the pilgrim’s staff in her hand. Luce’s eyes shine with an intense light: they symbolize the hope that is born in the heart of every pilgrim, and reflect the desire for spirituality and connection with the divine. They act as a reminder of the universal message of peace and brotherhood. Luce not only represents the Jubilee, but is also a symbol of community, of welcome and of sharing.
On October 28, 2024, Archbishop Rino Fisichella officially presented the mascot of the 2025 Jubilee, “Luce”.
This character, designed by the illustrator Simone Legno, was designed with the intention of reflecting pop culture, popular among young people, and brings with it a message of hope and welcome.
A special Pilgrims of Hope Jr. Guidebook is available at each of the pilgrimage sites for the Diocese of Alexandria.
Become a Jr. Pilgrim!
Travel along with Luce and Friends as they explore all 8 of the Pilgrim Sites that have been designated for the Jubilee of Hope!
Each Pilgrim Site contains a unique Jr. Pilgrim Guidebook activity sheet with fun facts, activities, and a special coloring page of that location! Complete the Jr. Pilgrim Guidebook and log each visit to participate in the Pilgrimage of Hope
Collect all 8 Guidebooks to earn your Jr. Pilgrim Badge!
To become a Jr. Pilgrim, children may visit any one of the 8 churches that are designated as a Pilgrim Site.
• St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Alexandria
• Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Natchitoches
• St. Augustine Church, Isle Brevelle
• Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission Church, Forest Hill
• Holy Ghost Church, Marksville
• Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Vidalia
• St. Paul the Apostle Church, Mansura
• St. Anthony of Padua Church, Bunkie
While visiting a Pilgrimage Site, look for the Jubilee Banner to pick up the “Jr. Pilgrim Guidebook” to join Luce and Friends on their journey! Accompanying adults are encouraged to pick up a Passport for reference and/or participation in the Pilgrimage as well. Remember to sign the “Jubilee of Hope” Guestbook during your visit!
Pilgrims will complete the activities in the Guidebook, then color the picture of the Pilgrim Site Church located on the back.
Log each visit by submitting a photo of the coloring page using the form below. Scan the QR code on the back of the Guidebook to easily access this page.
Your coloring page will be added to the online gallery here!
Once all 8 Guidebooks have been collected and visits logged below, you will receive a Jr. Pilgrims of Hope Certificate and Jr. Pilgrim Badge! These will be mailed to the address imputed through the form below on your final visit submission.
