The bishops of the United States are commemorating the 250^th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence by consecrating the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and we are celebrating with a novena of Masses leading up to the Solemnity. Bishop Fernandes invites the faithful of the Diocese of Columbus to participate in a Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which will include Masses in each region of the diocese beginning on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

Learn more about the USCCB's decision to consecrate the USA to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in videos and written reflection.

Download the daily guide for the Sacred Heart of Jesus Novena

The full schedule of masses in the Diocese of Columbus for the novena is available online and outlined below:

Wednesday, June 3, 7:00pm:  Church of the Resurrection, New Albany – Feast of the Ugandan Martyrs

Thursday, June 4, 7:00pm: Sacred Heart Church, Columbus

Friday, June 5, 7:00pm:  Christ the King Church, Columbus – Spanish Mass

Saturday, June 6, 8:45am: Sacred Hearts Church, Cardington

Sunday, June 7, 5:00pm: Sacred Heart Church, New Philadelphia – Solemnity of Corpus Christi

Monday, June 8, 4:00pm:  St. Christopher Church, Columbus 

Tuesday, June 9, 6:00pm:  St. Peter Church, Chillicothe 

Wednesday, June 10, 6:00pm:  Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption, Lancaster 

Thursday, June 11, 7:00pm:  St. Aloysius Church, Columbus – African Communities Mass    

Friday, June 12, 7:00pm:  St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Westerville