In honor of the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will formally consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Thursday, June 11, 2026 — the Vigil of the Feast of the Sacred Heart — at the conclusion of their meeting in Orlando, Florida.
Then, on Friday, June 12, 2026, the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., head of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, will celebrate the Consecration at The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., at the 5:15 PM Mass.
On the Occasion of the U.S. Bishops Consecrating the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus:
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!
In celebration and honor of this historic nationwide novena and consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we have published the Efficacious Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, attributed to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque.
Visit prayandfastforamerica.org to view the information about the Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
If you would like to join the USCCB Bishops in their nine day novena to the Sacred Heart, visit their website.