St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust
Celebrating the Jubilee of Education in Rome
From 27th October to 1st November 2025, the Jubilee of Education took place in Rome, bringing together Catholic educators from around the world. As part of this significant event, Pope Leo XIV launched an important new document on Catholic education – an Apostolic Letter titled “Drawing New Maps of Hope”.
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has provided a helpful summary of the Letter, along with reflections on the Papal Mass for Catholic Educators held in St Peter’s Square on 1st November. During this Mass, Saint John Henry Newman was declared a Doctor of the Church and named co-patron of Education.
At the end of the Mass, the Pope delivered a beautiful and heartfelt homily, in which he addressed all engaged in Catholic education and encouraged us in our continuing service to young people.
Further details and documents can be accessed below.
1. Jubilee of the World of Education
2. Apostolic Letter on Catholic Education
3. Homily
4. St John Henry Newman, Doctor of the Church (attached)
5. Some Themes from Drawing New Maps of Hope (attached)
About St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust (https://www.stfrancistrust.net)
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust (St Francis Trust) is a multi-academy trust established in 2021. It now serves nine Catholic schools – eight primary schools and one secondary school within the Diocese of Westminster. The Trust’s mission is to provide an outstanding Catholic education for all the children in our schools, helping them to grow in faith and reach their full potential. Guided by the values of St Francis, the Trust promotes academic excellence, spiritual development, and service to others.