Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

(Information taken from the USCCB Web Page)

On June 11, 2026, as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Why did the United States bishops vote to consecrate our nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus? Learn about this historic decision, the deep spiritual tradition behind it, and what it means for American Catholics as we approach our country's 250th...

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Praying for Our Country: Mass & Adoration at Saint Mary's

In preparation for this national consecration, parishes have been asked to provide opportunities for parishioners to pray for God's blessing upon our nation and world in the days leading up to June 11.

Here at Saint Mary's, we will host a special day of prayer, Mass and Adoration on June 5th. We begin with Rosary at 8:15 AM. Mass is celebrated at 9:00. At the end of Mass, the Blessed Sacrament will be placed in the monstrance, and parishioners may spend time in prayer and adoration until 12:30. All of this will take place in our Daily Mass Chapel.

Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus | June 3 - 11

The Novena will be prayed nation-wide on June 3 - June 11. This Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus draws its daily devotions from the Litany of the Sacred Heart. Each day reflects on the wisdom of saints and pontiffs on the Sacred Heart and offers opportunities for prayer and action, framed by Pope Francis’ encyclical Dilexit Nos (He Loved Us) and Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic exhortation Dilexi Te (I Have Loved You). Join the U.S. Church from June 3-11 in praying this Novena to the Sacred Heart, which will conclude with the consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

The theme and prayers for each of the nine days can be found on the USCCB website:

Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (a printable version is available here)

More information will be posted on this page throughout the year.