Report: Renewal of the Consecration of the City of Aliquippa, 30 May 2026

On Saturday, 30 May 2026, the consecration of the City of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary was solemnly renewed to mark the 10th anniversary of the original consecration of the City.  (Original report here.)  The renewal of the consecration was performed by the pastors of two of the Catholic churches in Aliquippa, and the mayor, and was sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Woodlawn Council 2161.

Consecrators:

Very Reverend Father Michael Polosky, Pastor

Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Aliquippa

Reverend Father Anthony Costantino, Pastor

St. George Byzantine (Ruthenian) Catholic Church, Aliquippa

The Honorable Dwan B. Walker

Mayor of the City of Aliquippa

The ceremonies began with a 10:00 AM Divine Liturgy at St. George Church for Pentecost Saturday, with the Eastern Rite clergy wearing their traditional green Pentecost vestments.

Deacon Thomas J. Klacik of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, Ambridge, Pennsylvania, proclaims the Gospel.

Fr. Anthony Costantino imparts the final blessing.

After the Divine Liturgy, the faithful gathered in front of St. George Church for the renewal of the consecration of the City of Aliquippa.

Mayor Walker (left) and Fr. Polosky (right).

Following the renewal of the consecration, the faithful processed through the streets of Aliquippa praying the Rosary and singing hymns under religious banners and the flag of the Knights of Columbus.

Following the procession, refreshments were served in the St. George church hall.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.

Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.

Renewal of the Consecration of the City of Aliquippa to the Sacred Heart of Jesus & the Immaculate Heart of Mary - 30 May 2026

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On Saturday, 4 June 2016, in a historic ceremony sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Woodlawn Council 2161, the City of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, was solemnly consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.  The consecration was performed by the pastors of the three Catholic parishes located in Aliquippa, and the mayor.

On Saturday, 30 May 2026, the consecration of the City of Aliquippa to the Sacred & Immaculate Hearts will be solemnly renewed by Reverend Father Anthony Costantino, Administrator of St. George Byzantine (Ruthenian) Catholic Church, and by the Honorable Dwan Walker, Mayor of Aliquippa.

You are invited to participate in this historic event to mark the 10th anniversary of the consecration of the City.

Saturday, 30 May 2026

10:00 AM Divine Liturgy

St. George Byzantine Catholic Church

1001 Clinton Street, Aliquippa PA 15001

Renewal of the Consecration of the City of Aliquippa

to the Sacred Heart of Jesus &

the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Immediately after the Divine Liturgy

Followed by a 1 mile procession through the streets of Aliquippa.

Social & light refreshments in the St. George hall after the procession.