Jubilee33 Collaborators

Core Team

Bishop Pierre-Olivier Tremblay | CCCB Permanent Council

Dennis Girard | Marian Devotional Movement | Director PAC Forum

Umberto Angeloni | Pan European Confraternity Forum / WRD

Carol Bezak | President, National Association of Shrines and Pilgrimages

Dr. Ben Akers | Chief Mission Officer, Augustine Institute

Marilyn Santos | Evangelization and Catechesis, USCCB

Fr. Fabio de Souza | Marian Devotional Movement Chaplain

Kristin Bird | President, Eucharistic Rosary Congresses

Advisory Board

Bishop Pierre Goudreault | Diocese of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière

Archbishop Marcel Damphousse | Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall

Bishop Martin Laliberté | Diocese of Trois-Rivières

Msgr. Roger Landry | National Director, The Pontifical Mission Societies USA

Rev. Chris Alar | MIC Provincial Superior, USA-England-Argentina

Fr. Lawrence Lew, O.P., | Promoter Generalis pro Rosario

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Collaborator Statements

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

“The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis is pleased to join the Pan American Confraternity Forums towards the Road to the Great 2033 Jubilee. I have appointed Marilyn Santos, Associate Director of the Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis, to serve on the Core Team for the Saint Louis 2026 Symposium and the Canadian & United States Pan American Confraternity Forums.”
— Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, Chair of the Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis

Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops

“It is my joy to report that the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, at their September 2024 Plenary Assembly, gave its support and encouragement to the holding of PAC27, scheduled to take place September 2027 in the Nation’s Capital.”
— Bishop Pierre-Olivier Tremblay, CCCB Permanent Council

Salt + Light Media

“Salt + Light Media is humbled and honoured to accompany the Pan American Confraternity Forums on the Road to the Great 2033 Jubilee. As a Catholic media apostolate committed to evangelization through truth, beauty, and goodness, we are proud to support this vital initiative uniting bishops, confraternities, and shrines in a shared mission of proclaiming Christ to the world. We look forward to contributing to the journey ahead to inspire and engage the faithful across the Americas and beyond.”
— Fr. Haig Chahinian, CEO

Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception

“As we journey together toward the Great Jubilee of 2033—the 2000th anniversary of Our Lord's Passion, Death, and Resurrection—I am honored to express my full support, and that of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception, for the upcoming Pan American Confraternity Forums. These Forums represent a vital moment of unity and renewal for the Church throughout the Americas…May the Holy Spirit continue to inspire and guide all those involved in this historic undertaking.”
— Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, Provincial Superior

Augustine Institute

“The Augustine Institute is honored to host the 2026 Symposium of the Pan American Confraternity Forums on our new campus. We are grateful to be part of this important conversation around the theme of bishops, confraternities, shrines, and the evangelization of the world and we look forward to welcoming all who will join us on the Road to the Great 2033 Jubilee.”
— Dr. Tim Gray, President

NASPA

“As President of NASPA…it is my great privilege and pleasure to be an integral part of this monumental project Bishops, Confraternities, Shrines and the Evangelization of the World…Our Shrines continue to be welcoming places of hope for those yearning to experience God's merciful love…Our efforts for the upcoming St. Louis Symposium in 2026, and the Pan American Confraternity Forum in 2027 continue the important dialogue that was begun at the Pan-European Forum in Lugano, in 2020.”
— Carol Bezak, MA, President NASPA

Dominican Order

“As Promoter General of the Holy Rosary…I am honoured to be involved in the Road to 2033, not least through the vital sacrifice of prayer offered by the Rosary Confraternity to bring this good work to fruition. Let us be united as children of Mary and under our Blessed Mother's mantle and banner…”
— Fr. Lawrence Lew, O.P.

Pontifical Mission Societies USA

“The Blessed Virgin Mary shows us best how to follow Jesus and how best to bring him with haste to others. That's why I and the Pontifical Missions Societies USA will be eager participants in the Pan American Confraternity Forum in 2027…Come, join us!”
— Msgr. Roger J. Landry, National Director

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 Encounter Ministries

“As we look ahead to the Great Jubilee of 2033, Encounter Ministries is honored to support and participate in the Pan American Confraternity Forums. Our mission is to unleash the transforming power of the Holy Spirit…We believe these Forums mark a providential moment for bishops, confraternities, shrines, and apostolates to come together in faith and mission…”
— Benoit Boudreau, Director of Integration

Eucharistic Rosary Congresses

“As Chairman of the Eucharistic Rosary Congresses, I am honored that our apostolate is part of the Pan American Confraternity Forums. I am especially grateful that our President, Kristin Bird, has been invited to serve on the Core Team…We are deeply committed to supporting the bishops, shrines, and confraternities in their mission to evangelize the world and to help build a civilization of love rooted in devotion to Our Eucharistic Lord and Our Lady.”
— Betty Belk, Chairman

Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine

“The National Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs in Auriesville, New York is pleased and privileged to participate in the Pan American Confraternity Forums. The first missionaries and Martyrs who brought the Faith to North America inspire us to continue their mission and imitate their purity of intention, boundless zeal, and heroic courage and charity.”
— Julie Baaki, Executive Director

St. Joseph Chapel & Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

“Like Our Lady, Jesus' truest disciple, our lives are meant to magnify the Lord. We are excited to join in this inspired movement of Church unity to magnify the Lord with Mary most holy and many of God's faithful that we and the world may be more one in Christ.”
— Fr. Alex Kratz, OFM

Coalition of Eucharistic and Marian Apostolates

“It is with great pleasure that I announce our full support of the Road to the Great 2033 Jubilee alongside the Pan American Confraternity Forums…Moreover, it is also our wish to facilitate knowledge of this initiative and promote it within the purview of the charisms of the individual apostolates.”
— Fr. Richard Heilman, Spiritual Director

Catholic Christian Outreach

“Anticipating the Great Jubilee of 2033, Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with the Pan American Confraternity Forums. This initiative resonates deeply with our mission to raise up Christ-centered, Spirit-filled leaders to evangelize the world one person at a time.”
— Jeff Lockert, President

Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers

“Walking Together Toward the Jubilee of 2033…These gatherings represent more than just events; they are graced opportunities for renewal, unity, and missionary zeal within the Church across the Americas…With gratitude and hope, we pledge our prayers and fraternal collaboration, confident that the Lord who began this good work will bring it to fulfillment.”
— Fr. Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap., Director General

St. Patrick Basilica, Ottawa

“As home to the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of the Cape, Queen of Canada, Saint Patrick Basilica in Ottawa looks forward to PAC27 as an important part of our preparation for the graces that will be bestowed on our Church and world during the Jubilee of 2033…We are confident that Our Lady is laying the foundation for the miracles, conversions and the strengthening of the faith that will occur in the Jubilee Year.”
— Fr. Stephen Amesse, Rector

Queenship of Mary Community

“Recognizing the movement of the Holy Spirit in this initiative, the Queenship of Mary Community is honoured to offer prayers and support for PAC27, in preparation for the great Jubilee of 2033…We believe that this gathering of movements is Mary bringing her children together, and that unity is one of the greatest gifts of the Holy Spirit.”
— Mother Mary Bernadette, Foundress

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Heroic Men

As we prepare for the Great Jubilee of 2033, Heroic Men is honored to support the Pan American Confraternity Forums and the Road to Jubilee 33. This movement resonates deeply with our mission to awaken and equip men to live their Catholic faith with courage, integrity, and sacrificial love in their families, parishes, and communities.
As the Church journeys toward the 2000th anniversary of Our Lord’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection, we believe this initiative offers a vital opportunity to renew the hearts of men—calling them to deeper conversion and mission through fraternity, prayer, and service. United with confraternities, shrines, and apostolates across the Americas, we desire to see a generation of men set ablaze by the Holy Spirit, committed to proclaiming Christ and strengthening the Church from the home outward.
With confidence in God’s providence and the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Heroic Men stands together with this historic journey of faith, renewal, and evangelization leading to the Great Jubilee of 2033.
—Chris Mann, Director of Operations, Catholic Men’s Leadership Alliance

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