This year (2026) marks the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding. In preparation for this historic moment, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Thu, Jun 11.
All are invited to join in the Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which the USCCB and people from across the nation will be praying from Jun 3-11, in preparation for the consecration. All are invited to pray then, or anytime between now and Sat, Jul 4.
We will pray the Novena prayers of the day at all daily and weekend Masses during this time.
As we prepare for this incredible occasion, let us turn to the Sacred Heart, which reminds us that Christ’s love is not abstract or distant; His Heart beats for us.