Sacred Heart Crusade

Sunday, June 22nd, 2025

All are welcome to Knock Shrine on Corpus Christi Sunday as Archbishop Eamon Martin consecrates Ireland to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The consecration will take place during the 3pm mass in Knock Basilica.

There is a full programme of events for the day including uplifting talks, anointing of the sick and an opportunity to venerate relics.

The Sacred Heart Statues, which have been in the four provinces, will return to Knock for this occasion.

The Relics of St Margaret Mary Alacoque, St Claude la Colombiere and Blessed Mary of the Divine Heart will be welcomed at the Basilica by Fr Richard Gibbons and may be venerated following the 12 noon mass until 2pm.

Programme of Events

9.30am  Complimentary tea & coffee until 10.15am – St John’s Welcome Centre

10.15am  Welcome & Talk 1: Fr Bernard McGuckian – St John’s Welcome Centre

11.30am  Relics welcomed officially by Fr Richard Gibbons – Basilica

1.15pm  Talk 2: Fr John Hogan – Basilica

2.00pm  Rosary – Outdoor

2.30pm  Anointing of the Sick – Basilica

3.00pm  Concelebrated Mass with Benediction & Renewal of Ireland’s Consecration to the Sacred Heart – Basilica

4.30pm  Outdoor Procession with Rosary (Weather Permitting)

 

 

 

10.30am-4pm   Adoration – Blessed Sacrament Chapel

                             Confessions –  Chapel of Reconciliation

12noon-2pm  Radio Maria: Lunch Time Sacred Heart Special with “Youth Focus”- Youth Hub