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Renewing the Consecration of the United States to the Care of Our Blessed Mother

Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the USCCB has announced that the U.S. bishops will join the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on May 1 in renewing the consecrations of the two nations to the care of our Blessed Mother.

Join us in prayer, Friday, May 1st, in reconsecrating our nations to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

A liturgy guide is available by clicking the links below in English | Spanish | Vietnamese.

This prayer of consecration will be offered on behalf of the entire country by the Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles and President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

The prayer of consecration incorporates language used in consecrations of Popes Pius XII, John Paul II, and Francis, and also from prayers from Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Worship Aid in English

Worship Aid in Spanish

Worship Aid in Vietnamese

More information including worship aids available below and also at the USCCB link here: usccb.org/consecration