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Delaware designates June 2025 as Sacred Heart of Jesus Month in a ceremonial, nonbinding resolution, inviting observances by Catholic communities with no new laws or costs.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

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Summary of SCR 119: Recognizing June 2025 as “Sacred Heart of Jesus Month” in the State of Delaware

Purpose and Intent

A concurrent resolution by the Delaware General Assembly recognizing June 2025 as “Sacred Heart of Jesus Month” in the state.

Establishes a ceremonial acknowledgement of the Sacred Heart devotion within the Roman Catholic Church and related Christian traditions, highlighting its themes of divine love, mercy, and compassion.

Key Provisions

The resolution states, in a series of preambular clauses (Whereas), the historical and religious significance of the Sacred Heart devotion, including:

The devotion’s connection to Jesus’ boundless love and mercy.
June’s importance due to the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart and the timing relative to Pentecost.
The traditional celebration of the Feast of the Sacred Heart on the Friday after the second Sunday after Pentecost, which is June 27 in 2025.
The historical origins linked to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque (late 17th century) and papal formal recognition by Pope Pius IX in 1865.
Scriptural and iconographic foundations commonly associated with the devotion (e.g., references to John 19:32-35 and the Sacred Heart imagery).

The operative clause (Now Therefore) provides that June 2025 is recognized as “Sacred Heart of Jesus Month” in Delaware.

As a concurrent resolution, the measure expresses a ceremonial recognition rather than creating new law or imposing duties; it does not authorize funding or regulatory changes.

Timeline and Procedural Status

Introduced: June 26, 2025.

Senate action: Passed by Senate on June 26, 2025 with 21 YES votes.

House action: Passed in House by Voice Vote on June 26, 2025.

Status: Passed in both chambers; concurrent resolution, not a statute.

Affected Parties and Impacts

Primarily symbolic recognition benefiting Catholic communities and allied Christian groups in Delaware, and the general public.

No new regulatory requirements, mandates, or fiscal impact are indicated.

The measure may inform or inspire ceremonial events, proclamations, or local observances aligned with Sacred Heart devotion during June 2025.

Background Context (for understanding the bill)

Sacred Heart devotion originated in the 17th century through Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque and gained papal confirmation in 1865.

The devotion emphasizes themes of divine love and mercy, commonly symbolized by imagery of a flaming heart surrounded by a crown of thorns and radiating light.

Bottom line: SCR 119 is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution recognizing June 2025 as Sacred Heart of Jesus Month in Delaware, reflecting historical and theological significance of the devotion and publicizing the observance within the state.