Parishes are asked to help the faithful prepare for the consecration of the Archdiocese to the Sacred Heart of Jesus by promoting and praying the Sacred Heart Novena:
Promote devotion to the Sacred Heart, especially First Friday devotion
Consecration of the Archdiocese to the Sacred Heart & Corpus Christi Procession
Sunday, June 7, 2026
After the 2:00 PM Corpus Christi Mass at the Cathedral, Archbishop Sample will solemnly consecrate the Archdiocese of Portland to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Immediately following the Mass, the Archdiocesan Corpus Christi Procession will begin. All parishes and schools are asked to invite parishioners to participate:
Offer local Eucharistic devotion where appropriate
AFter the Consecration
June 8, 2026 - Indefinitely
Mission Renewal Prayer Mission Renewal prayer cards will be distributed to parishes, schools, and Catholic institutions. Parishes are asked to:
Make prayer cards available to the faithful (bulletin insert)
Encourage daily prayer for Mission Renewal
Include Mission Renewal intentions regularly at Mass
Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
The Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel is to continue after every Mass throughout the Archdiocese, except when liturgical circumstances suggest otherwise e.g. weddings.
Eucharistic Holy Hours
The Rosary Fasting and penance
Works of mercy
Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Works of Mercy
Parishioners are encouraged to offer corporal and spiritual works of mercy for the intention of Mission Renewal, especially in service to the poor and suffering.