Joining Our Hearts to Jesus, Mary and Joseph

You are invited to the Fifth Annual Marian Congress, a day of prayer, joy, and renewal for Catholics and anyone interested in growing closer to Jesus Christ with help from our Blessed Mother. “Mary and the Eucharist” is our theme for 2023. This theme supports the National Eucharistic Revival currently underway. This is an initiative that seeks to deepen our devotion and belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.

Join Us!
Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle
5815 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg

Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Once again, Bishop Gregory Parkes will celebrate the Renewal of Consecration Mass at the conclusion of the Marian Congress: 4:00 p.m. on May 13th. During the Mass, participants renew their consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary or recite the Consecration Prayer for the first time. The date to begin preparation for consecration is Monday, April 10, 2023.

About the Theme

“There is no better preparation for Holy Communion other than offering it to the Immaculate…She will prepare our heart in the best way possible, and we will be sure to give Jesus the greatest of joys and to show him the greatest of loves.”
– St. Maximilian Kolbe


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Consecrating to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for the First Time

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Renewing Our Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

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