Throughout a Jubilee year the church offers the faithful the possibility of receiving the gift of a plenary indulgence, a remission of temporal punishment due to sins applicable either to themselves or those who have died. A Plenary indulgence is an opportunity for us to receive the mercy of the Lord, to draw closer to God and experience the joy of forgiveness

In order to obtain a plenary indulgence, the following conditions must be fulfilled:
· The penitent must visit one of the shrine churches (St Joseph’s is a shrine church)
· Receive Sacramental confession and Holy Communion
· They must also pray for the intentions of the pope and make a profession of faith by praying the creed

A plenary indulgence may be obtained once a day. At the same time, the pilgrim must exclude all attachment to sin, including venial sin. These conditions must all be completed within several days of the shrine visit.