Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the U.S.

America 250: Prayer, Charity and the Sacred Heart of Jesus

American Knights look forward to our nation’s 250^th birthday, thanking God for his blessings and marking this anniversary with renewed prayer and acts of charity toward our neighbors.

This summer, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and are urging all parishes to commit to 250 hours of Eucharistic adoration and 250 works of mercy. We also call on all Knights and their families to dedicate themselves to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and participate in adoration of Jesus and service to others.

Join us in making America’s 250^th anniversary a year of devotion, prayer and charity!

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“During America’s 250th anniversary, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart. I urge all U.S. Knights to participate ... especially by supporting the campaign for 250 hours of adoration and 250 works of mercy." 

-Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly

What You Can Do

Consecration to the Sacred Heart

We transform our nation’s culture by first conforming our hearts to Jesus’. Join us in a novena to the Sacred Heart, which culminates in a prayer of consecration.

Pray With Us

Members of Father Andrew Kunkler Council 2158 in Minster, Ohio, and others gather around the Order’s Sacred Heart pilgrim icon at Holy Redeemer Church in New Bremen after the pilgrim icon prayer service organized by Council 2158.

Pilgrim Icon Program

Lead your parish in prayerful devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

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Home Enthronement to the Sacred Heart

From prayer cards to affordable art, find resources to help you dedicate your family’s home to Jesus.

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Fourth degree members standing with American flags.

For Knights of Columbus Leaders

Are you a council or assembly leader? Get details on how you and your brothers can commemorate America 250 in a prayerful, service-oriented way.

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See the U.S. Bishops’ Resources for America 250

The Knights of Columbus supports the U.S. bishops’ initiative to highlight Catholic contributions in the past 250 years of American history, along with promoting consecration to the Sacred Heart.

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