Pope Francis Consecrates Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

On Friday, March 25, the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. On the same day in Fatima, Cardinal Krajewski, Apostolic Almoner and envoy of the Holy Father, will make the same consecration.

The Latin Rite Catholic bishops of Ukraine, who requested that the Holy Father make this consecration, are asking the whole world to join the people of Ukraine in praying a novena leading up to the day of consecration. For additional information on the novena and consecration see this article from CNA.

Archbishop Sample asks all throughout the Archdiocese of Portland to pray in a novena leading up to the consecration, from March 17th to March 25th.

On Friday, March 25th,  the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Archbishop Sample will join the Holy Father and bishops across the world for an international consecration. The livestream will start at 8 a.m. PST with Mass for Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord followed by the consecration afterwards at ~9 a.m. PST (5 p.m. Rome). Go to https://archdpdx.org/events/consecration-of-russia-and-ukraine on Friday for livestream

The novena begins Thursday, March 17th. Any novena prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary or Our Lady of Fatima can be used. Here are novena prayers for you to choose.
 

Novena to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, English
Novena al Inmaculado Corazón de María, español

Novena to our Lady of Fatima, English
Novena a ala Virgen de Fátima, español