Eucharistic Congress

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Diane Mahoney's original composition “We Do Believe, O Lord” has been selected as the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress’ official theme song.

Prizewinning National Eucharistic Revival hymns released for use in parishes

Nov 13, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

The sheet music for the official hymns of the upcoming National Eucharistic Revival was made available online last week. Read more

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National Eucharistic Congress opens ‘perpetual pilgrim’ application process

Oct 3, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

The two-month National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in summer 2024 will consist of four cross-country Eucharistic processions and a total of 6,500... Read more

The Adoration Chapel at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Beaufort, South Carolina.

As faith in the Real Presence lags, these churches are holding 24/7 eucharistic adoration

Aug 20, 2023

By Daniel Payne

Parishes around the country in recent years have maintained vibrant perpetual adoration initiatives despite loss of faith in the Real... Read more

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Meet the women who penned the official songs for the National Eucharistic Congress

Aug 7, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

Diane Mahoney and Kathleen Pluth have had their musical compositions chosen out of many entries as the official theme song... Read more

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UPDATED: Here’s what you need to know about the National Eucharistic Revival

Jun 20, 2023

By CNA Staff, Peter Pinedo

Sponsored by the U.S. Catholic bishops, the revival aims to inspire people to encounter Jesus in the Eucharist.  Read more

Pope Francis meets with members of the U.S. bishops’ committee for the National Eucharistic Congress on Monday, June 19, at the Vatican.

Pope calls National Eucharistic Congress ‘a significant moment in the life of the Church’

Jun 19, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

In an address to U.S. bishops at the Vatican, Pope Francis blessed a large monstrance that will be used during... Read more

Map of the four routes that will make up the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in summer 2024.

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage announced with four major routes: Here’s how to join

May 18, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

The pilgrimage will consist of four cross-country eucharistic processions, collectively traversing the entire continental U.S. during the summer of 2024. Read more

Eucharistic adoration at the SLS18 conference in Chicago.

More than 10,000 expected for New York Eucharistic Congress in October

Mar 27, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

A statewide New York Eucharistic Congress will take place Oct. 20-22 at Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine in Auriesville, New... Read more

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Bishops open registration for first National Eucharistic Congress in 83 years

Feb 15, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

The National Eucharistic Congress will take place in Indianapolis July 17-21, 2024, and organizers say it will be “a defining... Read more

The U.S. bishops met in Baltimore for their annual fall general assembly on Nov. 14-17, 2022.

9 key things the U.S. bishops did at their fall meeting in Baltimore

Nov 18, 2022

By Zelda Caldwell

Here’s a summary of key actions taken at the U.S.Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) fall plenary assembly. Read more

Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, one of the venues for the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress.

Organizers of National Eucharistic Congress announce pilgrimage plans, major budget cut

Nov 17, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

The National Eucharistic Congress — the culmination of a three-year initiative by the U.S. bishops to inspire Eucharist belief —... Read more

Pope Francis prays at Italy’s National Eucharistic Congress in Matera, Italy on Sept. 25, 2022.

Pope Francis: The Eucharist teaches us to adore God rather than ourselves

Sep 25, 2022

By Courtney Mares

Matera, known as the “city of bread,” hosted Italy’s National Eucharist Congress. Read more

Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, one of the venues for the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress.

Why was Indy chosen for the Eucharistic Congress? The archbishop explains

Nov 18, 2021

By Shannon Mullen

Half of America lives within a day’s drive of Indianapolis. The U.S. bishops hope up to 100,000 of those people... Read more

What is the 'beating heart' of the Church? The Eucharist

Sep 20, 2016

By Andrea Gagliarducci

The Eucharist is the source of mercy and the beating heart of the Church, Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco of Genoa has... Read more