Jesus Enthroned as ‘King, Friend’ of Archdiocese

SHRINE BLESSING — Archbishop Raymond L. Burke blesses the new Shrine to the Sacred Heart at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis on June 17.

Archbishop Burke's homily for the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus can be read here.


CONSECRATING HEARTS TO HIS — Archbishop Raymond L. Burke leads the prayer by priests of the archdiocese and the faithful who attended the dedication of the new Shrine to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis following the 5 p.m. Mass June 17.

Photos by: Rebecca Venegoni Tower

Archbishop Raymond L. Burke led the enthronement, blessing and dedication of the image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at the end of 5 p.m. Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis.

The historic event included the unveiling of the cathedral basilica’s newest addition, the Shrine to the Most Sacred Heart.

The striking mosaic and marble free-standing shrine seemed aglow in the warm, golden rays of early evening sunshine streaming through the stained glass in the west transept.

A procession of priests, deacons and seminarians more than 50 strong came down from the main altar to form a crescent around the shrine. Men and women religious and a large crowd of faithful gathered around them.

Among those in attendance were several religious orders, including members of the Benedictines, Carmelite Religious of Trivandrum, India, Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus, Daughters of St. Paul, Franciscan Sisters of the Martyr St. George, Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, Missionaries of Charity, Oblates of Wisdom and the Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart.

This article from the Review can be read here.