Basilica of Saint Andrew in Roanoke, VA

06/18/2026

Join the Basilica of St. Andrew as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist with a Mass on Wednesday, June 24 at 5:30pm.

06/18/2026

In recognition of her heroic virtues, Pope Leo XIV granted the title "Venerable" to Servant of God Mary Teresa Tallon, founder of the Congregation of the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate.

Julia Teresa Tallon was born on May 6, 1867 on a farm in the hamlet Hanover near Utica, New York. For more information on her life, visit the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate website: https://parishvisitorsisters.org/her-life

Several other servants of God were moved along their path to sainthood in the same declaration: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2026/06/18/260618c.html

06/15/2026

There will be no noon Mass and no Confessions today, June 15.

Our priests are away at the funeral for Fr. Tom Collins. Please keep him and his loved ones in your prayers.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God,
rest in peace. Amen.

The obituary for Fr. Collins may be found here: https://lovingfuneralhome1913.com/book-of-memories/5719839/Collins-Father-Thomas/index.php

06/15/2026

Noon Mass and Confession are cancelled today, June 15. Our Priests will be out of town to attend the Funeral Mass of Father Tom Collins.

06/14/2026

06/11/2026

Today we conclude our Novena to the Sacred Heart with the consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

June 11 – Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Today, we consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Parishes and individuals around the country are encouraged to join the U.S. Catholic bishops in this historic occasion, beginning with this Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus written for the consecration.

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!

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More resources are available at basilicaofstandrew.org/usa-consecration
- Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in your home
- Downloadable and printable Sacred Heart of Jesus image
- Articles on American Catholicism

06/10/2026

Join the U.S. Church from June 3-11 in praying the Novena to the Sacred Heart, which will conclude with the consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

June 10 – Jesus, gentle and humble of heart

Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, “the Little Flower,” profoundly understood the gentle and humble heart of Jesus. In contemplating how to be transformed by Christ's love, she reflected that “What pleases [Jesus] is that he sees me loving my littleness and my poverty, the blind hope that I have in his mercy… the weaker one is, without desires or virtues, the more suited one is for the workings of this consuming and transforming Love” (Letter 197 to Sister Marie of the Sacred Heart, September 17, 1896). Let us join with Saint Thérèse in praying for our hearts to be humble like Jesus.

O Jesus! When You were a Pilgrim on earth, You said: “Learn of Me for I am gentle and humble of heart and you will find rest for your souls.” O Mighty Monarch of Heaven, my soul finds rest in seeing You, clothed in the form and nature of a slave, humbling Yourself to wash the feet of Your apostles... I beg You, my Divine Jesus, to send me a humiliation whenever I try to set myself above others. I know that You humble the proud soul but to the one who humbles one’s self. You give an eternity of glory... To obtain this grace of Your infinite mercy I will very often repeat: “O Jesus, gentle and humble of heart, make my heart like Yours!”

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More resources are available at basilicaofstandrew.org/usa-consecration
- Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in your home
- Downloadable and printable Sacred Heart of Jesus image
- Articles on American Catholicism

06/09/2026

Join the U.S. Church from June 3-11 in praying the Novena to the Sacred Heart, which will conclude with the consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

June 9 – Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation

In Dilexit Nos, Pope Francis describes the consoling nature of devotion to the Sacred Heart as “flesh and blood in the Church’s pilgrimage through history;” a mutual sharing of suffering between Christ and us (no. 157). Because Christ bore our sin in the wounds of his passion and death on the cross, we console him for our affronts. Because we also raise up our suffering to Christ, we ask him to console us. Let us ask the Sacred Heart of Jesus for strength and increased faith with this prayer by Blessed Miguel Pro, S.J.

I believe, O Lord, but strengthen my faith...
Heart of Jesus, I love Thee; but increase my love.
Heart of Jesus, I trust in Thee; but give greater vigor to my confidence.
Heart of Jesus, I give my heart to Thee; but so enclose it in Thee that it may never be separated from Thee.
Heart of Jesus, I am all Thine; but take care of my promise so that I may be able to put it in practice even unto the complete sacrifice of my life. Amen.

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More resources are available at basilicaofstandrew.org/usa-consecration
- Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in your home
- Downloadable and printable Sacred Heart of Jesus image
- Articles on American Catholicism

06/08/2026

Join the U.S. Church from June 3-11 in praying the Novena to the Sacred Heart, which will conclude with the consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

June 8 – Heart of Jesus, atonement for our sins
As we consider the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Christ’s great love for humanity, we reflect on how we have fallen short of his love and the need to atone for our sins. We also take this moment to repent as a nation for the sins of our country’s past. Let us pray for forgiveness and healing from the harms caused by our nation’s original sins of slavery and racism. A central element of devotion to the Sacred Heart is reparation – the practice of making amends for the wrongs we have done, asking Christ to forgive our sins and convert our hearts to love as he loves. Let us pray with St. Alphonsus Liguori, founder of the Redemptorists, as we atone for our sins and consecrate ourselves to the heart of Jesus:

My Jesus, I love You with my whole heart. I am sorry for having so many times offended Your infinite goodness. With the help of Your grace, I purpose never to offend You again. And now, unworthy though I am, I consecrate myself to You without reserve. I renounce and give entirely to You my will, my affection, my desires, and all that I possess.

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More resources are available at basilicaofstandrew.org/usa-consecration
- Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in your home
- Downloadable and printable Sacred Heart of Jesus image
- Articles on American Catholicism

06/07/2026

Join the U.S. Church from June 3-11 in praying the Novena to the Sacred Heart, which will conclude with the consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

June 7 – Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness

The love poured out from the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a constant source of renewal for the missionary spirit of the Church and our call to universal holiness. Servant of God Fr. Jules Chevalier, who founded the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 1854, recited this daily prayer to remain close to the Sacred Heart.

Lord Jesus, Saviour of the world and source of holiness, look with kindness on all whom you have chosen to be Missionaries of your loving Heart.

Ask your heavenly Father to keep us in your love, and sanctify us in the truth
so that you may be glorified in us and we may reflect your goodness.

Ask your Father to keep us from evil that we may always be united in bonds of love.

As you are one with your Father, so may we be one with each other in your divine Heart, whose sentiments shall forever be ours and to which we consecrate ourselves in time and for eternity. Amen.

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More resources are available at basilicaofstandrew.org/usa-consecration
- Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in your home
- Downloadable and printable Sacred Heart of Jesus image
- Articles on American Catholicism