Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
June 11, 2026
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.
Consecration Resources for Parishes
Local Celebrations of the Consecration
Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Consecrating the United States to the Sacred Heart | Archbishop Sample
El Sagrado Corazón nos llama a rededicarnos a Él | Obispo Flores
The Meaning of the Sacred Heart of Jesus with Archbishop Fabre
How Catholics Can Prepare for the Consecration to the Sacred Heart | Bishop Rhoades
Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
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.
Pray the Novena
We Hold These Truths
As the United States of America commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, the USCCB joins this celebration by lifting up the contributions of Catholics and the impact of our faith on the history of this country.