We pray for Christ’s protection over our Archdiocese and city in our preparation for the Consecration of the Archdiocese of New Orleans: Lord Jesus, watch over us, guard our people, and keep our city safe in Your Sacred Heart.
We pray for peace among nations and for immigrants and refugees in our preparation for the Consecration of the Archdiocese of New Orleans: Prince of Peace, bring healing to a divided world and protect all who seek safety and a place to call home.
We pray for an end to racism in our preparation for the Consecration of the Archdiocese of New Orleans: Sacred Heart of Jesus, purify our hearts of division and teach us to love one another as You love us.
We pray for the defense of all human life in our preparation for the Consecration of the Archdiocese of New Orleans: Lord of Life, help us to cherish and protect the dignity of every human person from conception to natural death.
We pray for those suffering from addictions and mental health challenges in our preparation for the Consecration of the Archdiocese of New Orleans: Merciful Heart of Jesus, bring healing, hope, and freedom to all who are burdened in mind, body, or spirit.
We pray for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life in our preparation for the Consecration of the Archdiocese of New Orleans: Lord of the harvest, raise up generous hearts to serve Your Church with courage and love.
We pray for marriages and families in our preparation for the Consecration of the Archdiocese of New Orleans:Sacred Heart of Jesus, strengthen families in love, fidelity, and unity, and make every home a place of Your presence.
We pray for those distant from the Church in our preparation for the Consecration of the Archdiocese of New Orleans: Good Shepherd, seek out those who are lost and draw them back to Your Most Loving Heart.
We continue to pray for the faithful departed in our preparation for the Consecration of the Archdiocese of New Orleans: Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
Join us for an Archdiocesan-wide Holy Hour in all parishes on June 4 from 6:00–7:00pm as we begin the Novena to the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart and Home Enthronements, praying in a special way for renewal and hope for our Church. Come spend time in prayer before the Lord and entrust our Archdiocese to His Sacred Heart.