St. Mary’s Cathedral was filled for the noon Mass celebrated by the bishop.
VIDEO STORY: Bishop Kettler joins pope in consecration of Russia, Ukraine to Mary
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.
Where to give to help Ukraine
Various Catholic agencies are collecting donations to aid with the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, as people flee to escape Russian bombing and shelling.
Photos of the Week: March 21, 2022
In the spotlight: Scenes from the Ukraine-Russia war, Japan earthquake, St. Patrick’s Day parade
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 Francis on Ukraine: ‘Stop this massacre’
Appealing again for an end to the war in Ukraine, Pope Francis said those who invoke God to promote or justify violence “profane his name.”
Papal envoy sets off for besieged Ukrainian cities with ‘Gospel weapons’
“I’ve come with the three most sophisticated Gospel weapons: prayer, fasting and alms,” Cardinal Konrad Krajewski told reporters in Western Ukraine March 10 as he prepared to head toward Kyiv and other cities under Russian bombardment.