This is a list of the litanies which are formally indulgenced in the Catholic Church since Vatican II: Sacred Heart, Holy Name, Precious Blood, Blessed Virgin, St. Joseph, and The Saints.

(This Litany was authorized for recitation in the universal Church by Pope Leo XIII in 1889. The presider says the parts in normal text. The congregation responds with the text in Italic.)

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Son of the Eternal Father, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mother, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, substantially united to the Word of God, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, of Infinite Majesty, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Sacred Temple of God, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Tabernacle of the Most High, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, House of God and Gate of Heaven, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, burning furnace of charity, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, abode of justice and love, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, abyss of all virtues, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, most worthy of all praise, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, king and center of all hearts, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, in whom dwells the fullness of divinity, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, in the Father was well pleased, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, desire of everlasting hills, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, patient and most merciful, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, enriching all who invoke you, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, propitiation for our sins, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, loaded down with opprobrium, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, bruised for our offenses, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, obedient to death, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, pierced with a lance, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, source of consolation, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, our life and resurrection, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, victim for our sins, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, salvation for those who trust in you, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, hope of those who die in you, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, delight of all the saints, have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

V. Jesus, meek and humble of heart,
R. Make our own heats like yours,

Let us pray. Almighty and eternal God, look upon the heart of Your most beloved Son and upon the praises and satisfaction which he offers You in the name of sinners; and to those who implore Your mercy, in Your great goodness, grant forgiveness in the name of the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with Your forever and ever. Amen.

Although the origin of this Litany is unknown, it is believed that St. Bernadine of Siena and St. John Capistrano had a hand in the writing. Pope Leo XIII gave it universal recommendation in 1886. It is believed that a Dominican as early as the 13th century founded the Holy Name Society to promote reverence for the name of Jesus. The presider says the parts in normal text. The congregation responds with the text in Italic.

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Jesus, hear us. Jesus, graciously hear us.

God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.

Jesus, Son of the Living God, have mercy on us.
Jesus, splendor of the Father, have mercy on us.
Jesus, brightness of eternal light, have mercy on us.
Jesus, King of glory, have mercy on us.
Jesus, Sun of Justice, have mercy on us.
Jesus, Son of the Virgin Mary, have mercy on us.
Jesus most amiable, have mercy on us.
Jesus most admirable, have mercy on us.
Jesus, mighty God, have mercy on us.
Jesus, father of the world to come, have mercy on us.
Jesus, angel of the great counsel, have mercy on us.
Jesus most powerful, have mercy on us.
Jesus most patient, have mercy on us.
Jesus meek and humble of heart, have mercy on us.
Jesus, lover of chastity, have mercy on us.
Jesus, lover of us, have mercy on us.
Jesus, God of peace, have mercy on us.
Jesus, Author of life, have mercy on us.
Jesus, example of virtues, have mercy on us.
Jesus, zealous lover of souls, have mercy on us.
Jesus, our God, have mercy on us.
Jesus, our refuge, have mercy on us.
Jesus, father of the poor, have mercy on us.
Jesus, treasure of the faithful, have mercy on us.
Jesus, true light, have mercy on us.
Jesus, good Shepherd, have mercy on us.
Jesus, true light, have mercy on us.
Jesus, eternal wisdom, have mercy on us.
Jesus, infinite goodness, have mercy on us.
Jesus, our way and our life, have mercy on us.
Jesus, joy of Angels, have mercy on us.
Jesus, King of patriarchs, have mercy on us.
Jesus, teacher of the evangelists, have mercy on us.
Jesus, strength of martyrs, have mercy on us.
Jesus, light of the confessors, have mercy on us.
Jesus, purity of virgins, have mercy on us.
Jesus, crown of all saints, have mercy on us.

Be merciful unto us, Jesus, spare us.
Be merciful unto us, Jesus, hear us.
From all evil, Jesus deliver us.
From all sin, Jesus deliver us.
From Your wrath, Jesus deliver us.
From the snares of the devil, Jesus deliver us.
From the spirit of uncleanness, Jesus deliver us.
From everlasting death, Jesus deliver us.
From the neglect of the inspirations, Jesus deliver us.
Through the mystery of Your holy incarnation, Jesus deliver us.
Through Your nativity, Jesus deliver us.
Through Your infancy, Jesus deliver us.
Through Your most divine life, Jesus deliver us.
Through Your labors, Jesus deliver us.
Through Your agony and passion, Jesus deliver us.
Through Your cross and dereliction, Jesus deliver us.
Through Your faintness and weariness, Jesus deliver us.
Through Your death and burial, Jesus deliver us.
Through Your resurrection, Jesus deliver us.
Through Your ascension, Jesus deliver us.
Through Your institution of the most holy Eucharist, Jesus deliver us.
Through Your joys, Jesus deliver us.
Through Your glory, Jesus deliver us.

Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Jesus.
Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Jesus.
Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, O Jesus.
Jesus, hear us. Jesus, graciously hear us.

Let us pray. O Lord Christ, who said: "Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you;" grant we beseech you to us Your supplicants, the gift of Your most divine love, that we may love You with our whole heart, in all our words and works, and never cease from praising You. O Lord, give us a perpetual fear as well as love of Your holy Name, for you never cease to govern those You found upon the strength of Your love, Who live and reign world without end. Amen.

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.

Blood of Christ, only-begotten Son of the eternal father, save us.
Blood of Christ, incarnate Word of God, save us.
Blood of Christ, of the new and eternal Testament, save us.
Blood of Christ, falling upon the earth in agony, save us.
Blood of Christ, shed profusely in the scourging, save us.
Blood of Christ, flowing forth in the crowning with thorns, save us.
Blood of Christ, poured out on the cross, save us.
Blood of Christ, price of our salvation, save us.
Blood of Christ, without which there is no forgiveness, save us.
Blood of Christ, Eucharistic drink and refreshment of souls, save us.
Blood of Christ, stream of mercy, save us.
Blood of Christ, victor over demons, save us.
Blood of Christ, courage of martyrs, save us.
Blood of Christ, strength of confessors, save us.
Blood of Christ, bringing forth virgins, save us.
Blood of Christ, help of those in peril, save us.
Blood of Christ, relief of the burdened, save us.
Blood of Christ, solace in sorrow, save us.
Blood of Christ, hope of the penintent, save us.
Blood of Christ, consolation of the dying, save us.
Blood of Christ, peace and tenderness, save us.
Blood of Christ, pledge of eternal life, save us.
Blood of Christ, freeing souls from purgatory, save us.
Blood of Christ, most worthy of all glory and honor, save us.

Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

V. You have redeemed us, O Lord, in your Blood, R. and make us, for our God, a kingdom.

Let us pray. Almighty and eternal God, You have appointed Your only begotten Son the Redeemer of the world and willed to be appeased by his Blood. Grant, we beg You, that we may worthily adore the price of our salvation, and through its power be safeguarded from the evils of the present life, so that we may rejoice in its fruits forever in heaven. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Pope Sixtus V approved and indulgenced this litany in 1857. It is a simplified version of more ancient Marian litanies common even in the 12th century. Several of the current invocations are additions by popes after Sixtus.

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, pray for us.
Holy Mother of God, pray for us.
Holy Virgin of virgins, pray for us.
Mother of divine grace, pray for us.
Mother most pure, pray for us.
Mother most chaste, pray for us.
Mother inviolate, pray for us.
Mother undefiled, pray for us.
Mother most amiable, pray for us.
Mother most admirable, pray for us.
Mother of good counsel, pray for us.
Mother of our Saviour, pray for us.
Virgin most prudent, pray for us.
Virgin most venerable, pray for us.
Virgin most renowned, pray for us.
Virgin most powerful, pray for us.
Virgin most merciful, pray for us.
Virgin most faithful, pray for us.
Mirror of justice, pray for us.
Seat of Wisdom, pray for us.
Cause of our joy, pray for us.
Spiritual vessel, pray for us.
Vessel of honor, pray for us.
Singular vessel of devotion, pray for us.
Mystical rose, pray for us.
Tower of David, pray for us.
Tower of ivory, pray for us.
House of gold, pray for us.
Ark of the covenant, pray for us.
Gate of Heaven, pray for us.
Morning Star, pray for us.
Health of the sick, pray for us.
Refuge of Sinners, pray for us.
Comforter of the afflicted, pray for us.
Help of Christians, pray for us.
Queen of Angels, pray for us.
Queen of Patriarchs, pray for us.
Queen of Prophets, pray for us.
Queen of Apostles, pray for us.
Queen of Martyrs, pray for us.
Queen of Confessors, pray for us.
Queen of Virgins, pray for us.
Queen of all Saints, pray for us.
Queen conceived without sin, pray for us.
Queen assumed into heaven, pray for us.
Queen of the most Holy Rosary, pray for us.
Queen of Peace, pray for us.

Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God R. that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray. Grant, we beg you, O Lord God, that we your servants, may enjoy lasting health of mind and body and by the glorious intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, be delivered from present sorrow and enter into the joy of eternal happiness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Litany of St. Joseph was approved for the universal Church by Pope St. Pius X on March 18, 1909.

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, pray for us.
St. Joseph, pray for us.
Renowned offspring of David, pray for us.
Light of Patriarchs, pray for us.
Spouse of the Mother of God, pray for us.
Chaste quardian of the Virgin, pray for us.
Foster father of the Son of God, pray for us.
Diligent protector of Christ, pray for us.
Head of the Holy Family, pray for us.
Joseph most just, pray for us.
Joseph most chaste, pray for us.
Joseph most prudent, pray for us.
Joseph most strong, pray for us.
Joseph most faithful, pray for us.
Mirror of patience, pray for us.
Lover of Poverty, pray for us.
Model of artisans, pray for us.
Glory of home life, pray for us.
Guardian of virgins, pray for us.
Pillar of families, pray for us.
Solace of the Wretched, pray for us.
Hope of the sick, pray for us.
Patron of the dying, pray for us.
Terror of demons, pray for us.
Protector of the Holy Church, pray for us.

Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

V. He made him the Lord of his household, R. And prince over all his possessions.

Let us pray. O God, in Your ineffable providence You were pleased to choos Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of Your most holy Mother; grant, we beg You, that we may be worthy to have him for our intercessor in heaven whom on eath we venerate as our protector; You who live and reign forever and ever. Amen.

This is to believed to be the most ancient of the Church's litanies. St. Basil in the 4th century mentioned the litany (in a slightly different form). It was prescribed by Pope Gregory the Great in 590 A.D. for a public procession of thanksgiving after a plague that had ravaged Rome. Traditionally it has been used on Rogation Days, the Feast of St. Mark (April 25th), in the Mass of Ordination, before conferring of major orders, during forty hours' devotion, and during religious profession.

Lord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy, Christ, hear us.Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God, the Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Marypray for us.
Holy Virgin of Virgins, pray for us.
St. Michael, pray for us.
St. Gabriel, pray for us.
St. Raphael, pray for us.
All holy angels and archangels, pray for us.
All holy orders of blessed spirits, pray for us.
St. John the Baptist, pray for us.
St. Joseph, pray for us.
All holy patriarchs and prophets, pray for us.
St. Peter, pray for us.
St. Paul, pray for us.
St. Andrew, pray for us.
St. James, pray for us.
St. John, pray for us.
St. Thomas, pray for us.
St. Philip, pray for us.
St. Bartholomew, pray for us.
St. Matthew, pray for us.
St. Simon, pray for us.
St. Thaddeus, pray for us.
St. Matthias, pray for us.
St. Barnabas, pray for us.
St. Luke, pray for us.
St. Mark, pray for us.
All holy apostles and evangelists, pray for us.
All holy disciples of the Lord, pray for us.
All holy innocents, pray for us.
St. Stephen, pray for us.
St. Lawrence, pray for us.
St. Vincent, pray for us.
SS. Fabian and Sebastian, pray for us.
SS. John and Paul, pray for us.
SS. Cosmos and Damian, pray for us.
SS. Gervase and Protase, pray for us.
All Holy Martyrs, pray for us.
St. Sylvester, pray for us.
St. Gregory, pray for us.
St. Ambrose, pray for us.
St. Augustine, pray for us.
St. Jerome, pray for us.
St. Martin, pray for us.
St. Nicholas, pray for us.
All holy bishops and confessors, pray for us.
All holy doctors, pray for us.
St. Anthony, pray for us.
St. Benedict, pray for us.
St. Bernard, pray for us.
St. Francis, pray for us.
All holy priests and Levites, pray for us.
All holy monks and hermits, pray for us.
St. Mary Magdalen, pray for us.
St. Agatha, pray for us.
St. Lucy, pray for us.
St. Agnes, pray for us.
St. Cecelia, pray for us.
St. Catherine, pray for us.
St. Anastasia, pray for us.
All holy virgins and windows, pray for us.
All holy saints of God, intercede for us.

Be merciful, spare us, O Lord.
Be merciful, graciously hear us, O Lord.
From all evil, deliver us, O Lord.
From all sin, deliver us, O Lord.
From your wrath, deliver us, O Lord.
From sudden and provided death, deliver us, O Lord.
From the snare of the devil, deliver us, O Lord.
From anger, hatred , and all ill will, deliver us, O Lord.
From all lewdness, deliver us, O Lord.
From lightning and tempest, deliver us, O Lord.
From the scourage of earthquakes, deliver us, O Lord.
From the plague, famine, and war, deliver us, O Lord.
From everlasting death, deliver us, O Lord.
By the mystery of your holy incarnation, deliver us, O Lord.
By your coming, deliver us, O Lord.
By your birth, deliver us, O Lord.
By your baptism and holy fasting, deliver us, O Lord.
By your cross and passion, deliver us, O Lord.
By your holy resurrection, deliver us, O Lord.
By your wondrous ascension, deliver us, O Lord.
By the coming of the Holy Spirit, the Advocate, deliver us, O Lord.
On the day of judgement, deliver us, O Lord.

We sinners, we beg you to hear us.
That you spare us,
That you pardon us,
That you bring us to true penance,
That you govern and prserve your holy Church,
That you preserve our Holy Father and all ranks in the Church in holy religion,
That you humble the enimies of the holy Church,
That you give peace and true concord to all Christian rulers,
That you give peace and unity to the whole Christian world,
That you restore to the unity of the Church all who have strayed from the truth, and lead all unbelievers to the light of the Gospel,
That you confirm and preserve us in your hold service,
The you lift up our minds to heavenly desires,
That you grant everlasting blessings to all our benefactors,
That you deliver our souls and the souls of our brethren, relatives, and benefactors from everlasting damnation,
That you give and preserve the fruits of the earth,
That you grant eternal rest to all the faithful departed,
That you graciously hear us, Son of God.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

Christ, hear us, Christ, , graciously hear us.
Lord, have mercy.Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy

Let us pray. From You, Lord come holiness in our desires, right thinking in our plans, and justice in our actions. Grant Your children the peace which the world cannot give; then our hearts will be devoted to Your laws, we shall be delivered from the terrors of war, and under Your protection we shall be able to Live in tranquility. Amen.

Today, this used for solemn intercessions. Sections marked A and B indicate a choice between one or the other. Saints' names may be added according to the occasion (e.g. patron, Church title, founder). Likewise, petitions may be added according to the occasion.

I. Petitions to God

A

B

Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

God our Father in heaven,
have mercy on us.
God the Son, our redeemer,
have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit,
have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God,
have mercy on us

II. Petitions to the Saints
Holy Mary, pray for us.
Mother of God, pray for us.
Most honored of all virgins, pray for us.
Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, pray for us.
Angles of God, pray for us.

Prophets and Fathers of our Faith
St. Peter and St. Paul, pray for us.
St. Andrew, pray for us.
St. John and St. James, pray for us.
St. Thomas, pray for us.
St. Matthew, pray for us.
All holy apostles, pray for us.
St. Luke, pray for us.
St. Mark, pray for us.
St. Barnabas, pray for us.
St. Mary Magdalen, pray for us.
All disciples of the Lord, pray for us.

Martyrs
St. Stephen, pray for us.
St. Ignatius, pray for us.
St. Polycarp, pray for us.
St. Justin, pray for us.
St. Lawrence, pray for us.
St. Cyprian, pray for us.
St. Boniface, pray for us.
St. Thomas Becket, pray for us.
St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More, pray for us.
St. Paul Miki, pray for us.
St. Isaac Jogues and St. John de Brebeuf, pray for us.
St. Peter Chanel, pray for us.
St. Charles Lwanga, pray for us.
St. Perpetua and St. Felicity, pray for us.
St. Agnes, pray for us.
St. Maria Goretti, pray for us.
All holy martyrs form Christ, pray for us.

Bishops and Doctors
St. Leo and St. Gregory, pray for us.
St. Ambrose, pray for us.
St. Jerome, pray for us.
St. Augustine, pray for us.
St. Athanasius, pray for us.
St. Basil and St. Gregory, pray for us.
St. John Chrysostom , pray for us.
St. Martin, pray for us.
St. Patrick, pray for us.
St. Cyril and St. Methodius, pray for us.
St. Charles Borromeo, pray for us.
St. Francis de Sales, pray for us.
St. Pius, pray for us.

Priests and Religious
St. Anthony, pray for us.
St. Benedict, pray for us.
St. Bernard, pray for us.
St. Francis and St. Dominic, pray for us.
St. Thomas Aquinas, pray for us.
St. Ignatius Loyola, pray for us.
St. Francis Xavier, pray for us.
St. Vincent de Paul, pray for us.
St. John Vianney, pray for us.
St. John Bosco, pray for us.
St. Catherine, pray for us.
St. Theresa, pray for us.
St. Rose, pray for us.

Laity
St. Lucy, pray for us.
St. Monica, pray for us.
St. Elizabeth, pray for us.
All holy men and women, pray for us.

III Petitions to Christ
Lord be merciful.Lord, save your people.

OR:

Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on us.

From all evil,
From every sin,
From the snares of the devil,
From anger and hatred,
From every evil intention,
From everlasting death,
By your coming as man,
By your birth,
By your baptism,
By your suffering,
By your death and burial,
By your rising to new life,
By your return in glory to the Father,
By your gift of the Holy Spirit,
By your coming again in glory,
You came into this world,
You suffered for us on the cross,
You died to save us,
You lay in the tomb,
You rose from the dead,
You returned in glory to the Father,
You sent the Holy Spirit upon Your apostles,
You are seated at the right hand of the Father,
You will come again to judge the living and the dead.

IV. Petitions for Various Needs
Lord, be merciful to us.Lord, hear our prayer.
Give us repentance,
Strengthen us in your service,
Reward with eternal life all who do good to us,
Bless the fruits of the earth and of man's labor.

OR:

Lord, show us your kindness.Lord, hear our prayer.
Raise our thoughts and desires to you,
Save us from final damnation,
Save our friends and all who have helped us,
Grant eternal rest to all who have died in the faith,
Spare us from disease, hunger, and war,
Bring all peoples together in trust and peace.

Guide and protect you holy Church.Lord, hear our prayer.
Keep the pope and all the clergy in faithful service to your church,
Bring all Christians together in unity,
Lead all men to the light of Gospel.

Conclusion
Christ, hear us.Christ graciously hear us.
Lord Jesus, hear our prayer.Lord Jesus, hear our prayer

OR:

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

Prayer
God of love, our strength and protection, hear the prayers of your Church. Grant that when we come to you faith, our prayers may be answered through Jesus Christ our Lord.

OR:

Lord God, you know our weakness. In your mercy grant that the example of your Saints may bring us back to love and serve you through Christ our Lord.