Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
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On Friday, March 25, 2022 Bishop Doherty and parishes across the diocese joined in communion with Pope Francis in praying an Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for Russia and Ukraine. “It was amazing to receive notes and photos from so many in our diocese that joined together to pray for peace today,” said Bishop Doherty following the Mass he celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception. “Jesus said, where two or three are gathered in His name, He is in their midst. How wonderful to think of Jesus’ presence in the midst of not just our own parish, not just our own diocese or even just our country but the whole of the Catholic Church across the world.”
Also the Feast of the Annunciation, many pastorates held prayer services, rosary rallies and Masses to pray for peace and resolution. In a statement released early last week, Bishop Doherty encouraged groups to join in prayer for those who are enduring great loss and tragedy in their homes and amongst their families. “Turning our prayers to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, who so clearly understands the deep sorrow and pain of those who hurt, we pray for peace and for the conversion of Russia.”
Bishop Doherty celebrated Mass at the Cathedral at 12 p.m. on Friday to coincide closely with the Act in Rome. Father Ted Dudzinski, Vicar General for the diocese concelebrated the Mass and Deacon Joe Poremski assisted.
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- Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception
- St. Augustine, Rensselaer
- St. Elizabeth Seton, Carmel
- Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Carmel
- St. Patrick, Kokomo
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After the Gospel, Deacon Joseph Poremski (far left) and Father Ted Dudzinski, Vicar General for the diocese (middle right), join Bishop Timothy Doherty (far right) in praying to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for Russia and Ukraine at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Lafayette. (Photo by Dave Schmidt)
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Father Joshua Bennett, Missionary Pastor of the St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate, held Mass and Stations of the Cross at St. Augustine in Rensselaer.
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Father Brian Doerr, Missionary Pastor of the St. Elizabeth Seton Pastorate in Carmel, hosted a rosary for peace in Russia and Ukraine. During the prayer service, the congregation prayed the rosary as well as prayer for personal consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This community rosary followed their daily 12:15 p.m. Mass, and had nearly 300 people in attendance.
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Missionary Pastor of the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Pastorate Father Richard Doerr, held a prayer service in conjunction with the consecration. Around 100 parishioners and the entire school joined together to pray for peace.
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The St. Joan of Arc and St. Patrick Pastorate in Kokomo held a Holy Hour, rosary and silent prayer at St. Patrick's. The rosary was led by Fathers Elliot Zak and Stephen Duquaine, parochial vicars for the pastorate.
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Novena to Our Lady of Fatima
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Most Holy Virgin Mary, you came to Fatima to reveal the graces that come from praying the Holy Rosary to three little shepherd children. Inspire us with a sincere love of this devotion so that, like the shepherd children, it is not a burdensome task but a life-giving prayer. May our prayers and meditations on the mysteries of our redemption bring us closer to your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Like the children of Fatima, we want to bring God’s word to others. Give us the strength, O Lord, to overcome our doubts so that we may be messengers of the Gospel. We know that Jesus lives in our hearts and we receive Him in the Eucharist.
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Our Lady of Fatima, we pray that we may be like you and follow your example. We pray for all those who face oppression, that they will find peace. We pray and give thanks for all the blessings we enjoy.
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Our Lady of Fatima, Today, we pray for an end to the suffering and injustice that plague so many parts of the world. Through the power of the Lord, you performed a miracle at Fatima and made the sun dance for thousands of people to see. Please intercede for those who are suffering.
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Our Lady of Fatima, let us pray today for humility to seek forgiveness for our sins and make amends for our misdeeds.
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Our Lady of Fatima, may we offer everything we do today to our Lord. As we make this offering, we think of people who are affected by our actions each day. We ask God to help us be motivated by love and compassion.
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Our Lady of Fatima, sometimes we live in fear and we are too afraid to let go of our anxieties. We want to be God’s instruments to achieve His will and to bring Him glory. Today we ask through your intercession, that Jesus help us to trust in Him like the children at Fatima.
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Our Lady of Fatima, show us how to pray always. Teach us how to speak to God as a friend. Help us to make time for silence in our hectic days so that we may listen to what God has to tell us. Throughout the business of our days, help us remember God and have our hearts centered on Him.
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Our Lady of Fatima, today we pray for your Son to come to our aid and end the suffering and wars throughout the world. Help us to be like the children at Fatima; loving, trusting and faithful. May we pray to bring peace to our own world in our own small way by choosing to love and trust in the Lord.
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Our Lady of Fatima, thank you for appearing to the children at Fatima and delivering messages that are still relevant to us today. We pray again and again for peace in the world and for an end to war. May we continue to pray and sacrifice as you requested.
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Lord Jesus, the miracles, prophecies and prayers that Your Mother brought to us at Fatima amazed the whole world. We are certain of her closeness to You. We ask through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima that you graciously hear and answer our prayers.
Especially… (Mention your intentions here…)
Our Lady of Fatima, Pray for us!
Our Lady of the Rosary, Pray for us!
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pray for us!
“From famine and war, deliver us.”
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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