St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Relic Veneration

Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647-1690) was a cloistered, contemplative nun in France. Beginning in 1673, she experienced multiple visions of Jesus during which he stressed his love for humanity and revealed devotion to his Sacred Heart. At Jesus’ instruction, and with the assistance of her priest confessor, the nun introduced the series of spiritual practices to the world which continue to be observed today. She was canonized as a saint in 1920 and is regarded as the Apostle of the Sacred Heart.
Saint Margaret Mary’s relics traveled to the United States under the custody of the Knights of Columbus for the U.S. Catholic bishops’ June 11 consecration of the nation to the Sacred Heart. Following the consecration, the saint’s relics will be available for public veneration at the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center at 1 State Street, New Haven, Connecticut, during the following times:
- Wednesday, June 17, 2026, through Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM
- Wednesday, June 24, 2026, through Saturday, June 27, 2026,from 10 AM to 4 PM
The Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center offers free parking beneath the building, along with free admission for visitors.