Special Mass for Russia and Ukraine - Friday, March 25

Russia and Ukraine Consecration Flyer (1)

On March 13, Pope Francis announced his plan to consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Friday, March 25, during the 5 p.m. Celebration of Penance at St. Peter’s Basilica. According to the Holy See Press Office, “the same act, on the same day will also be performed in Fatima by Cardinal Konrad Krajewski.” In unity, Bishop David Ricken, leader of the Diocese of Green Bay, will also consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on March 25 at The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help.

Mass and the special consecration by Bishop Ricken will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 25, at the national shrine in Champion, Wisconsin. The shrine’s stations of the cross devotion will also be available to the community prior to the Mass at 5:20 p.m.

“In a series of apparitions to three shepherd children beginning in 1917, Our Lady of Fatima came to ask for the consecration of Russia to her Immaculate Heart, saying if people attend to her requests, Russia will be converted and the world will have peace,” said Rev. John Broussard, C.P.M. and Rector of The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help. “In unity with Fatima and with the Holy Father, Champion Shrine is honored to host Bishop Ricken as he consecrates Russia and Ukraine to our Blessed Mother’s Immaculate Heart and prays for peace within the world.”

Bishop Ricken’s Mass and consecration on March 25 is open for the community to join. For more information on Champion Shrine events and happenings, visit championshrine.org.