06/10/2026
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 on at 4 p.m. EST on Thursday, June 11.
To prepare for this occasion, the bishops will hear reflections on the Sacred Heart from several of their brother bishops before the special Mass of consecration, which will be livestreamed on the USCCB’s YouTube channel. The bishops’ livestream event is intended to be a catalyst to encourage parishes and individuals to participate in the America 250 commemoration by contributing to 250 Hours of Adoration and/or 250 Works of Mercy.
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will livestream the 2026 Spring Plenary Assembly in Orlando, Florida, June 10-12, which will include the consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The assembly will be livestreamed on the USCCB website.
https://www.usccb.org/consecration-united-states-sacred-heart-jesus
The public portion of the assembly will begin with an address by Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, who will deliver his first remarks as president of the Conference. Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia, the Papal Nuncio to the United States, is also expected to deliver an address to the body of bishops.
