One Nation Under God

A Vicariate-Wide Holy Hour for Our Nation

As our nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of The Declaration of Independence, Catholics throughout the Diocese of Syracuse are invited to gather in prayer for our country.

Join Catholics from across the Greater Utica Area for a special Holy Hour for Our Nation on Wednesday, July 1, from 5:15–6:30 p.m. at Mary, Mother of Our Savior Church, 2222 Genesee Street, South Utica.

In a time marked by both blessings and challenges, we turn to Our Eucharistic Lord with gratitude for the gift of our nation and with prayer for its future.

Together, we will ask God's blessing upon our families, communities, leaders, military personnel, first responders, and all who call this land home.

As Bishop Lucia has encouraged, this hour of prayer is an opportunity to focus our attention on what it means to be "one nation under God" and to pray for the wisdom and courage to be the living Gospel in the public square.

The Holy Hour will include Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Evening Prayer of the Church, sacred music, an opportunity for Confession, Intercessions for our nation, and Solemn Benediction.

This gathering responds to Bishop Lucia's invitation for each Vicariate of the Diocese of Syracuse to host a Holy Hour for the Nation in preparation for our country's 250th anniversary.

Whether you come seeking hope, healing, gratitude, or guidance, all are welcome to join us as we place our nation before the Heart of Jesus.

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” — Psalm 33:12

Hosted by the Greater Utica Area Vicariate