On Friday, March 25, the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Pope Francis will carry out a solemn Act of Consecration of humanity, and Russia and Ukraine in particular, to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. At the Holy Father’s request, Archbishop Sample invites all priests, religious and faithful to assemble in churches and places of prayer on March 25 to raise a heartfelt plea to our Blessed Mother. Archbishop Sample will be celebrating Holy Mass at Mt. Angel Abbey and Seminary at 8 a.m. on Friday, March 25. He will make the consecration at the end of the Mass for the Solemnity of the Annunciation, around 9 a.m. The Mass and consecration will be live-streamed.