On November 11, the bishops of the United States voted to consecrate this nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The consecration will take place in 2026 to celebrate America’s semiquincentennial, that is, the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  What does this mean?  Why consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart? 

On June 11, 2026, as part of the 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. Parishes around the country are encouraged to join the bishops in celebrating the consecration of our nation to the Sacred Heart.