The Basilica to Pray a Novena to the Sacred Heart (June 3-11, 2026) and to Host a Holy Hour in Honor of the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart on June 12, 2026

As our nation celebrates its semiquincentennial this year — the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence — the U.S. Bishops will consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 11, 2026. They have asked all parishes nationwide to join in this consecration. Here at the Basilica, we will participate in the consecration by praying a Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at the conclusion of all the Masses, June 3 through June 11. On Friday, June 12, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, we will have a Holy Hour in reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the sins of the world. Click here to download a copy of the novena.