06/01/2026
In 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. The act of consecration will take place on June 11 during the bishops' spring plenary assembly in Orlando, Florida.
Parishes and individual Catholics are invited to join in the celebration and prepare for the consecration by praying a novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus beginning on June 3, by participating in 250 hours of adoration, and/or by performing 250 works of mercy.