Detroit — The Holy Door of Mercy at Detroit’s Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, through which thousands of local pilgrims have passed during the Jubilee Year of Mercy, will officially close during a special Mass on Nov. 6.

Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron will preside over the 11 a.m. liturgy and officially close the Holy Door, which has offered special graces for local Catholics, including a plenary indulgence to those who pass through during the jubilee year.

The Year of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis will come to a close Nov. 20, the Solemnity of Christ the King, which also coincides with the Archdiocese of Detroit’s Synod 16 from Nov. 18-20.

Since the Holy Door at the cathedral was opened Dec. 13, 2015, thousands of pilgrims have taken part in the pilgrimage experience, which includes a self-guided walking path in which pilgrims reflect on various “doors” of life, and an opportunity to offer prayer intentions before the Blessed Sacrament.

To receive the indulgence associated with the Holy Door, Catholics must be in a state of grace after sacramental confession, be detached from sin, receive the Eucharist and pray for the intentions of the pope.

The Holy Door is open to the public on Sunday afternoons from 1-3 p.m., and group pilgrimages can be scheduled during the week by visiting cathedral.aod.org. The Holy Door will also be open for special hours 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on All Saints Day, Nov. 1 (Mass at 7 p.m.), and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 4.

During the Nov. 6 closing Mass, Archbishop Vigneron will also celebrate the sacrament of confirmation for adults from parishes across the archdiocese.