There have been a number of consecrations of both Russia and the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary by different popes: Pope Pius XII, St. John Paul II and Pope Francis on Oct. 13, 2013.

In light of the recent tragic events that have caused great pain, hardship and sadness to the people of Ukraine, Pope Francis invited the bishops with their priests to join him in an Act of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, March 25.

In communion with our Holy Father, Bishop Vásquez called on his priests and the faithful in the Diocese of Austin to join him on March 25, 2022, at 11 a.m. in consecrating these two countries.

From the Vatican: Act of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine.