OVERVIEW

Through the Pilgrim Icon Program, councils organize a Sacred Heart Holy Hour featuring an icon depicting the most famous image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, painted in 1767 by Pompeo Batoni and now venerated in the Church of the Gesù in Rome. The reproduction bears the blessing of Pope Francis, through the Papal Almoner, and is one of more than 300 icons traveling across the world, from council to council, for veneration and use in prayer services.

The Sacred Heart Holy Hour includes readings from Sacred Scripture and reflections from Pope Francis on the Sacred Heart, as well as the Divine Mercy Chaplet, prayers to the Sacred Heart and time for silent prayer. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament may also be included. Following the holy hour, families are encouraged to enthrone the Sacred Heart in their homes by placing an image of the Sacred Heart in a place of honor and conducting an enthronement ceremony.

Since the first traveling pilgrim icon of Our Lady of Guadalupe in 1979, more than 191,000 council and parish prayer services have been held, with some 23 million participants.

If your Council would like to display this beautiful icon, please reach out to PSD Greg Keller or Ex-Sec Doug Shane, PSD, and they will make it possible. 

SAVE THE DATE!!!

2026 Supreme Convention: August 3-6, 2026

Denver, Colorado

Let’s Represent in a Big Way!

I’m excited to be leading the charge for our state in organizing a hospitality suite for the upcoming Supreme Convention!

This is an incredible opportunity to experience all the excitement of a Supreme Convention, and it’s happening close to home.

Let’s make the most of it together!

As the event approaches, I’ll share more details. In the meantime, if you’re planning to attend or want to be involved in the hospitality suite planning, I’d love to hear from you.

Let’s show up strong and make it an unforgettable experience!

https://www.supremekofcdenver2026.com/

Please reach out to Assistant State Secretary/Executive Secretary Doug Shane-PSD for information on how you can participate.

MIDYEAR MEETING

DATE: January 10, 2026

TIME: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

WHERE: St Francis Xavier Catholic Church

4501 W 5215 S, Kearns, UT 84118

Agenda TBD