Next Friday, March 25, the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary during an evening penance service at Saint Peter's Basilica. Pope Francis has invited all bishops and priests throughout the world to join him in this consecration. In union with our Holy Father, Bishop Burbidge will celebrate the 12:05 p.m. Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More and recite the Prayer of Consecration after Mass with all the faithful.
Bishop Burbidge has invited all priests and parishes to join him in person or through the livestream of the Mass from the Cathedral. The livestream can be accessed at the diocesan YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/Np4F2yQLosE).
In addition, all priests are asked to pray the Prayer of Consecration after all the Masses in their parish on March 25.
Text of the consecration prayer is provided in English, Spanish and Vietnamese so that parishioners may follow along after the Mass.
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