As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence this summer, Bishop Robert J. McClory, along with the bishops of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), asks the faithful to engage in prayer and works of mercy for our country. 

The bishops will consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 11 and then Bishop McClory will gather with the faithful on June 12 at Bulldog Park in Crown Point to dedicate the Diocese of Gary to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The event will kick off an intentional season of seeking opportunities to pray holy hours in front of the Blessed Sacrament and to do works of mercy, with the goal of parishes collectively cumulating an average of 250 hours and 250 works in each community.