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. Parishes around the country are encouraged to join the bishops in celebrating the consecration of our nation to the Sacred Heart.
What does this mean? Why consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart? Learn about the consecration by watching the brief video above, or reading this reflection from Archbishop Alexander Sample, Chairman of the bishops’ Committee for Religious Liberty.
We invite all of our parishioners to join the U.S. Church from June 3-11 in praying a Novena to the Sacred Heart, which will conclude with the consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
You can find the novena prayers online on the USCCB website (español) or you can download and print them in English or Spanish using the below links.
Another way of honoring the Sacred Heart and participating in the national consecration is to enthrone the Sacred Heart of Jesus in your home, using the prayers provided in the below booklet.
O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
You know the longings of our hearts, and you desire that we enjoy friendship with you.
From your pierced side, you have poured out the wellspring of life, for which we thirst.
Your heart burns with a love for all people to return to a right relationship with you.
We celebrate the abundant gifts you have given this nation, founded on the self-evident truths that our Creator has endowed all people with the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
We make reparation for the offenses against you and against human dignity that have taken place in this nation.
May our hearts be united to yours, so that our families and communities enjoy peace and happiness; may broken relationships be reconciled, injustices repaired, and the wounds of our land be healed.
May your holy Catholic Church serve as a sign, pointing all people to your infinite love.
O Desire of Nations and Center of History, we ask you to bless these United States of America.
Who live and reign with God the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us!
Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us!