06/10/2026
On June 11, 2026, the bishops of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus during their summer plenary assembly. This is in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. A livestream of this special Mass on Thursday, June 11 at 4 p.m. EST will be available from the USCCB here: https://www.youtube.com/live/j1WyC4TSeoo
Bishop Lohse will join the other bishops at the summer conference and has asked that the entire diocese participate in this consecration. Parishes will celebrate a Mass either in the evening of June 11 (after 4 p.m.) or during the day on Friday, June 12. These Masses will be the Mass for the Most Sacred heart of Jesus and will include a special prayer for the consecration of the Sacred Heart. Please check with your local parish to confirm the date and time of this Mass.
Find more resources on the Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus from the USCCB here: https://www.usccb.org/consecration-united-states-sacred-heart-jesus