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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...
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.

