2024 National Eucharistic Congress Latest News
The 2024 National Eucharistic Congress is a milestone in the third year of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) initiative to renew the Catholic Church through the Eucharist. The five-day congress will be held in Indianapolis from July 17–21 in Lucas Oil Stadium, which boasts a capacity of nearly 70,000. This year’s gathering is the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in the U.S. but the first since the beginning of World War II.
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Bishop Conley: Invite one person to the Catholic faith this year
As part of the ongoing National Eucharistic Revival, the bishop of Lincoln, Nebraska, urged Catholics to be part of the... Read more
At International Eucharistic Congress, Bishop Cozzens shares fruits of U.S. Eucharistic Congress
Bishop Andrew Cozzens at the International Eucharistic Congress shared several “surprising” fruits of the National Eucharistic Congress in the United... Read more
Catholic worship leader Sarah Kroger: Music should challenge and change us
Singer-songwriter Sarah Kroger, who helped lead worship music at the National Eucharistic Congress, says worship music should “challenge and change... Read more
Religious sister speaks to 6,000 at National Eucharistic Congress about mental health
Sister Josephine Garrett’s breakout session on mental health attracted en estimated 6,000 people at the National Eucharistic Congress. Read more
‘I am still moved to tears’: Religious sisters, priest, bishop, reflect on National Eucharistic Congress
Clergy and religious attended the congress in high numbers and shared with CNA some of their most memorable moments. Read more
The best photos from the National Eucharistic Congress
More than 50,000 Catholics filled the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium July 17-21 for the National Eucharistic Congress... Read more
Bishop Cozzens on the National Eucharistic Congress: ‘God showed us how good he is’
“God is able to do immeasurably more than you ask or imagine. And that was my experience,” Bishop Andrew Cozzens... Read more
12 powerful quotes from the National Eucharistic Congress
Some of the most prominent Catholics in the country spoke at Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center in... Read more
Australian bishop hails U.S. Eucharistic Congress as model for global Catholic renewal
The Sydney auxiliary bishop, observing the Indianapolis event, sees it as inspiration for Australia’s hosting of the 2028 International Eucharistic... Read more
Families with children encouraged by National Eucharistic Congress: ‘The Church is young’
Many parents brought their young children to the historic July 17–21 gathering in Indianapolis. Read more
Packed adoration chapel at National Eucharistic Congress overflows with devotion to Jesus
Located across the street from the Indiana Convention Center, the historic church became home base for many attendees. Read more
Eucharistic congress hears story of ‘the bishop of the abandoned tabernacle’
Bishop Gerardo Colacicco, an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of New York, shared the story of the passionate Spanish saint... Read more
National Eucharistic Congress ends with prayer for ‘new Pentecost’ for U.S. Church
“Those who choose to stay with Jesus will be sent by Jesus,” Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle told the crowd of... Read more
PHOTOS: Massive Eucharistic procession through downtown Indianapolis
Thousands of people lined the streets of Indianapolis July 20 for a one-mile Eucharistic procession, taking the National Eucharistic Revival ... Read more
Eucharistic congress ‘a moment of unity’ for the U.S. Church, Bishop Cozzens says
More than 50,000 Catholics from all 50 states who speak more than 40 languages are at the congress, which features... Read more
An invitation to find healing in Jesus: Day 3 of the National Eucharistic Congress
Before Friday’s revival session, Father Boniface Hicks, OSB, said he hoped the healing prayer service would be “a real personal... Read more
Scott Hahn urges priests at National Eucharistic Congress to ‘rekindle Eucharistic amazement’
During the first session with nearly 1,000 priests on Wednesday, Scott Hahn offered a retreat meditation on the biblical account... Read more
Father Mike Schmitz preaches repentance at National Eucharistic Congress
The host of the popular “Bible in a Year” podcast called on the Catholics gathered in Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium... Read more
Catholics from across country meet in Indiana for National Eucharistic Congress
Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston, Minnesota, called the congress “a moment of unity” for the Church in the United States. Read more
National Eucharistic Congress begins in Indianapolis: ‘We did this for you, Lord’
The Congress, which has drawn tens of thousands of people to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, is the first such... Read more
