As the United States of America commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, the bishops of the United States will consecrate the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Bishop Fernandes invites the faithful of the Diocese of Columbus to participate in a Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which will include Masses around the diocese.
Wednesday, June 3rd – Mass at 7p.m.
Church of the Resurrection
Thursday, June 4 – Mass at 7p.m.
Sacred Heart Church, Columbus
Friday, June 5 – Spanish Mass at 7p.m., Dinner/Entertainment to follow
Christ the King, Columbus
Saturday, June 6 – Mass 8:45a.m.
Sacred Hearts, Cardington
Sunday, June 7 – Mass at 5p.m. (Feast of Corpus Christi)
Sacred Heart, New Philadelphia
Monday, June 8 – Divine Mercy Chaplet, Exposition & Confessions at 3p.m., Mass at 4p.m.
St. Christopher, Columbus
Tuesday, June 9 – Mass at 6p.m.
St. Peter, Chillicothe
Wednesday, June 10 – Mass at 6p.m.
Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption, Lancaster
Thursday, June 11 – Mass for African Communities at 7p.m.
St. Aloysius, Columbus
Friday, June 12 – Mass at 7p.m., Reception to follow (Feast of the Sacred Heart)
St. Paul the Apostle, Westerville
This Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus draws its daily devotions from the Litany of the Sacred Heart. Each day reflects on the wisdom of saints and pontiffs on the Sacred Heart and offers opportunities for prayer and action, framed by Pope Francis’ encyclical Dilexit Nos (He Loved Us) and Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic exhortation Dilexi Te (I Have Loved You). Join the U.S. Church from June 3-11 in praying this Novena to the Sacred Heart, which will conclude with the consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.