While Pope Francis and bishops around the world will consecrate themselves and all humanity to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, they will include the phrase, “especially Russia and Ukraine.”
Pope will consecrate humanity, ‘especially Russia and Ukraine,’ to Mary, text says
Text of prayer of consecration for Ukraine, Russia
Here is the Vatican text of the Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, sent by the Vatican to bishops throughout the world.
Bishop Kettler to join pope in consecrating Ukraine, Russia to Mary
Bishop Kettler will celebrate the noon Mass on March 25 at the Cathedral of St. Mary. He invited priests of the diocese to celebrate at least one one Mass that includes the prayer of consecration at a church within their Area Catholic Community.
Bishops around country consecrate U.S. to Mary amid COVID-19 pandemic
Alternating between English and Spanish, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles said: “In this difficult time we turn to the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of the church. She intercedes with her Son for all are affected in this way by the pandemic. … We implore her maternal care for her children.”
Church, world need St. Joseph’s spiritual care in tough times, says priest
Marian Father Donald Calloway is urging individuals, couples, groups, schools, parishes, dioceses and the entire Church to consecrate themselves to St. Joseph.