The Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart

About this episode

The episode discusses the upcoming consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus by the bishops during their annual meeting in Orlando.

By Stephen P. White But first a note from Robert Royal: We had a very good campaign day yesterday. (Have I said lately how confident I am in the generosity of our readers?) So all the more reason that we get over the finish line in what I hope will be these last few days of our fundraising. Many thanks to all who have contributed to get us where we are now, and one last appeal to those of you who haven't donated yet. I don't do begging well. Please, don't make me. Give. Today. Now for today's column... The bishops of the United States are gathered in Orlando, Florida this week for the USCCB's annual June meeting. The conference's June meetings are generally more low-key than the November plenaries in Baltimore. That said, this week the conference welcomes a new president (Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City, who was elected last November) and a new apostolic nuncio (Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, who replaces Cardinal Christophe Pierre). If there is an aspect to this June meeting which is likely to garner attention, it is this: This evening, June 11, 2026, the bishops of the United States will gather in the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe in…

Topics covered

• consecration
• Catholic Church
• US bishops
• fundraising
• spirituality
• religion

Keywords

• consecration
• Sacred Heart
• US bishops
• fundraising
• Catholic Church
• Orlando
• Archbishop Coakley

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, USCCB

Places: United States, Orlando, Florida

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