OBSERVANCE OF THE UNITED STATES CONSECRATION
TO THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS
IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA
ON THE OCCASION OF THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATION

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will consecrate
the Nation to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on Thursday, June 11, 2026.

PRAYER
In the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, parishes, religious communities, schools, and institutions are encouraged to prepare for this National Consecration and participate in it, especially with the Novena to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, June 3 to June 11, 2026. For the Novena, please see, Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus | USCCB.
Additional prayer resources can be found on the USCCB website, We Hold These Truths Truths | USCCB.

ENTHRONEMENT
Every home is encouraged to enthrone an image of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus to participate in the National Consecration. Free downloadable resources:
Knights of Columbus Enthronement Preparation and Ceremony Booklet: English / Español
The Knights of Columbus Pilgrim Icon: https://www.kofc.org/what-we-do/programs/faith/pilgrim-icon/

LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Archdiocesan Celebration of the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Friday, June 12, 2026, with Holy Mass at 12:05 PM

Archdiocesan Celebration of the Memorial of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Friday, October 16, 2026, with Holy Mass at 12:05 PM

As an ongoing way to commemorate the US Consecration to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, parishes, religious communities, schools and institutions are encouraged to keep the nine First Fridays with the celebration of a Votive Mass of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus when possible.

Find resources and more information at ARCHPHILA.ORG/UNDERGOD