The pope invited “every believer and community, especially prayer groups, to renew every March 25 the Act of Consecration to Our Lady, so that she, who is mother, may preserve us all in unity and peace.”
Pope asks Catholics to renew consecration of world to Mary every March 25
VIDEO STORY: Bishop Kettler joins pope in consecration of Russia, Ukraine to Mary
St. Mary’s Cathedral was filled for the noon Mass celebrated by the bishop.
U.S. bishops join pope in worldwide prayer for Ukraine and Russia
Some bishops celebrated a Mass with their parish or school community with the intention of praying for peace with a particular focus on the people of Ukraine and Russia.
Pope will consecrate humanity, ‘especially Russia and Ukraine,’ to Mary, text says
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.”
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.
Pope to consecrate Russia, Ukraine to Mary
The Eastern- and Latin-rite Catholic bishops of Ukraine had been asking Pope Francis for the consecration.
What does the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary teach us?
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