Consecration of the U.S. to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
As the United States of America commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, the bishops of the United States will consecrate the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
All Catholics are encouraged to join the bishops in praying for the unity and healing of our country. A number of resources to help Catholics participate through prayer and action are available at www.usccb.org/weholdthesetruths
Livestream of the June 11th Consecration to the Sacred Heart
The Consecration of the United States to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus will take place in the context of a Votive Mass on June 11, in Orlando, with all the bishops gathered in Plenary Assembly.
Catholic Current: America 250 Special Editions
This video podcast series shares the variety of ways that Catholicism contributed to the rich history and culture of the United States.
Episode 1: Catholics and the Founding, with Michael Breidenbach
Episode 2: Immigrant Communities and the Catholic Church in the U.S., with Maria Mazzenga, Ph.D. and Julia G. Young, Ph.D.
Schedule here at St. Ignatius
- Wednesday, June 3rd: Novena to the Sacred Heart
- Friday, June 5
- Mass with Exposition
- 10 AM - 12 AM: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
- Hourly Readings
- 12 PM- Midday Prayer
- 3 PM- Holy Hour of Peace: Divine Mercy Chaplet
- 6 PM- Evening Prayer
- Saturday, June 6
- 12 AM - 5 PM: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
- Hourly Readings
- 9 AM- Morning Prayer
- 12 PM- Angelus & Rosary
- 3 PM- Divine Mercy Chaplet
- 5 PM- Reposition
- 5:15 PM- Mass with Benediction
- Friday, June 12th
- 9 AM Mass with Exposition
- 10 AM -8 PM : Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
- Hourly Readings
- 3 PM- Divine Mercy Chaplet
- 7 PM- Sacred Heart Holy Hour & Benediction
- Saturday, June 13th
- Holy Hour for Life
- Saturday June 13 & Sunday June 14 : Consecration Prayer at all Masses
Prayer Resources
- Reflection on the Consecration to the Sacred Heart, by Archbishop Alexander Sample : www.usccb.org/reflection-consecration-sacred-heart
- Consecration Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: www.usccb.org/prayers/prayer-sacred-heart-jesus
- Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: www.usccb.org/novena-sacred-heart-jesus
- 250 Hours of Adoration: www.usccb.org/250-hours-adoration
- 250 Works of Mercy: www.usccb.org/250-works-mercy
- Knights of Columbus home enthronement materials: www.kofc.org/what-we-do/programs/faith/pilgrim-icon/
- Pope’s Prayer Network materials: popesprayerusa.net/preparing-our-hearts-2026/
