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Plenary Indulgence for Pilgrims Visiting Some Churches dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary

 Plenary indulgence can be granted to the faithful who visit some churches dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary in Cheongju Diocese as they enter a spiritual bond with the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome. This measure was made by the Apostolic Penitentiary with a decree as of April 20, 2009 (Prot. No. 240/09/I), as a response to the request of the priests of the churches dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary in Cheongju Diocese.


 


In accordance with the decree, the faithful can receive the plenary indulgence when they make a devotional pilgrimage to one of the designated churches in one of the following days: August 5, on the feast of the patron of Saint Mary Major in Rome; on the feast of the patron of each designated church in Cheongju Diocese; on all feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary; any one day in a year convenient for the faithful. Still, when the faithful make the pilgrimage, they have to fulfill ordinary conditions for the plenary indulgence, i.e. Sacrament of Penitence; Eucharistic Communion; Prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father. They also have to go to the Holy Mass repenting their sins or recite at least the "Our Father" and the Apostles' Creed.


 


The designated churches are: Naedeokdong Cathedral, Gamgok Church, Gyohyeon Church, Boeun Church, Bukdaedong Church, Sacred Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Jihyeondong Church, Jincheon Church.


 


Besides, in accordance with another decree of the Apostolic Penitentiary (406/09/I), responding to the request of Rev. Francisco Seo Jeong-hyeok, parochial pastor of Naedeokdong Cathedral, with earnest support of the Most Rev. Gabriel Chang Bong-hun, Bishop of Cheongju, the plenary indulgence valid for seven years is granted to the faithful who participate in a special devotional event at the first Saturday every month before the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary for the public veneration in the Naedeokdong Cathedral, fulfilling the ordinary conditions: Sacrament of Confession and Penitence, Eucharistic Communion, as well as the prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father.