Bishop Joseph Hanefeldt joined Pope Francis and Bishops around the world in a Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on the Solemnity of the Annunciation, March 25, 2022, at St. Mary's Cathedral in Grand Island. Bishop Hanefeldt lead all those present and watching via livestream in the joyful mysteries of the rosary, the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, followed by the Consecration prayer from Pope Francis.