250th Anniversary Resources

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in July, the bishops of the United States will consecrate our nation to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 11. This moment offers us an opportunity to pray for our country.

Below you will find a resources courtesy of the USCCB and Diocese of Erie Office of Communications & Advancement. Please review these materials and consider how they might be used in the weeks ahead as we approach the consecration.

These resources are intended to support both liturgical and devotional participation, helping our people enter more deeply into this national moment of grace.

Sincerely,
Office for Divine Worship

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Livestream of the June 11th Consecration to the Sacred Heart
 
The Consecration of the United States to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus will take place in the context of a Votive Mass on June 11, in Orlando, with all the bishops gathered in Plenary Assembly. A livestream will be available on the USCCB YouTube channel.

Local Celebrations of the Consecration of the United States of America to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

This resource is provided so that dioceses and parishes may unite themselves in prayer to the event of consecration done by the bishops. These local celebrations may take place on the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, or on any day that a Votive Mass to the Most Sacred Heart may be celebrated.

The prayers in this resource have been adjusted to reflect that it is a celebration of the bishops having consecrated the country and is not the consecration itself. The resource includes a place to include a petition for the needs of the local community.

• Letter from Bishop Persico
• Litany of the Saints
• Diocesan Prayer Card
• Bulletin Insert
• 250 Hours of Adoration
• 250 Works of Mercy
• Pastor Announcements/Talking Points (Word doc.)


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Other resources from the USCCB:
     • Reflection on the Consecration to the Sacred Heart, by Archbishop Alexander Sample 
     • Consecration Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus  
     • Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus 
     • Knights of Columbus home enthronement materials 
     • Pope’s Prayer Network materials