Tag: International Eucharistic Congress

More than 40 Australian pilgrims joined thousands of faithful from all over world, for the opening mass of the 53rd International Eucharistic Congress in Quito, Ecuador.

If Sydney’s bid for the 2028 International Eucharistic Congress is successful, it would “revitalise the church in Australia in the same way World Youth Day did in 2008,” according to Archdiocese of Sydney Director of Chancery Projects Kathy Campbell.

Entering the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis with rather low expectations, Sebastian Condon was instead moved by the depth and richness of devotion to the Eucharistic Lord on offer. Hopefully, Sydney’s bid for the 2028 IEC will be Australia’s chance to share in this "new Pentecost."

As a Eucharistic revival continues to reshape the church in the United States, it is creative artists such as Matt Maher who are leading the way in this renewal within the church with great humility, writes Daniel Ang from Indianapolis.

On the second night of the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis 18 July close to 50,000 Catholics prayed together, listened to touching personal testimonies and were invited to reflect on how to turn away from those obstacles dampening the fire of their love for Jesus Christ.

At a press gaggle with reporters a few hours before his talk in Indianapolis, Father Schmitz offered his wisdom on a number of topics—especially evangelisation and the importance of Eucharist.

The star at the centre of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress has arrived in Indianapolis, with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament arriving in the Midwest city from the four corners of the United States.

Pope Francis will be unable to travel to the United States this month to attend the National Eucharistic Congress, and has appointed Cardinal Tagle as his special envoy along with a pontifical mission of clergy members.

For Catholic singer-songwriter Matt Maher, the 17th chapter of John's Gospel, in which the Lord prays that all will be one, has fuelled his 20 years of itinerant ministry and travelling.

To celebrate the first anniversary of Cardinal Pell’s death, a Mass was celebrated at the beautiful chapel in Domus Australia in Rome. This chapel was very dear to His Eminence and it was fitting to have this celebration in this special place.