The Diocese of Worcester is joining with Pope Francis and the universal Church in an Act of Consecration of the nations of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on this Friday, the Feast of the Annunciation, knowing that she is the Queen of Peace, and that that the Lord will hear the maternal prayers of the Blessed Mother. As Saint John and the Blessed Mother stood at the foot of the Cross of Jesus, he looked down at the beloved disciples, as he looks down at us and says, “Here is your mother.” 

 

We invite you to join your prayers with those of Pope Francis, Bishop McManus and the priests of our diocese by keeping this special intention in your devotional prayers on Friday, March 25th. Take a few moments to pray the Rosary or any other prayer to our Blessed Mother for her intercession that a peaceful resolution may be found to end this horrendous war.
 

(You can also use the prayer of consecration here as the Holy Father invites everyone to pray this at home if not possible at their parish church.)