National Eucharistic Congress Author: Diocese of Fall River Bishop's Blog 5 Jan 2024 Share July 2024 Eucharistic Congress After three years, the National Eucharistic Revival will conclude the week of July 17-21 with a National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, Indiana. What an exciting moment for the Church, as this is the first congress of its kind in 83 years in our country. The Congress is expected to draw over 80,000 people from across the country and seeks to revive Eucharistic devotion amongst Catholics and prepare them to be sent out “for the life of the world.” The Congress speakers include Bishop Robert Barron, Cardinal Christophe Pierre, Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Fr. Michael Schmitz, Chris Stefanick, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, Fr. Josh Johnson, Sr. Josephine Garrett, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, Dr. Mary Healy, Curtis Martin, Dr. Edward Sri, Fr. Leo Patalinghug, Patrick Madrid and, I am pleased to note, from our Diocese, Oscar Rivera, who directs our Youth Ministry. It will feature tracks both in English and Spanish, with various breakouts, and a city-wide Eucharistic Procession. Recently, the Congress organizers announced admission for children (ages 12 & under) will be free, allowing more families to come together to experience this magnificent revitalization of belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. The full schedule of events is available here. Interested in Attending? We’re working to secure a discounted group rate for anyone from our Diocese to attend, which would include: Congress Registration, which includes full access to all venues and programming; 4-night stay at an Indianapolis hotel, including breakfast; Round-trip flights from Boston; Transportation to and from the airports. If you’re interested and want to receive more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/NEC2024 Feast of the Epiphany Sunday, January 7, 2024, the Church celebrates the Epiphany of the Lord, The Gospel reading for that day, Matthew 2:1-12, recounts the visit of the Magi to the Holy Family in Bethlehem. As we near the end of this joyful season of Christmas, let us take a moment to ponder the account of the Wise Men’s visit, as told by St. Matthew, and consider all the ways we seek Jesus in our lives: After their audience with the king they set out. And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way. Yours in Christ, Bishop da Cunha Diocese of Fall River Office of Communications Categories In the News Press Releases and Statements Messages from The Bishop Bishop's Blog Success Stories Photo Gallery Videos Uncategorized Related Posts Bishop's Blog 17 Nov 2023 Bishop’s Blog: USCCB Assembly and FACE Dinner This week, I have been in Baltimore, Maryland, for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ annual General Assembly. On Saturday and Sunday, I participated in two committee meetings. I am … Read More Bishop's Blog 16 Aug 2023 Eucharistic Revival Update National Eucharistic Revival On June 11, 2023, the National Eucharistic Revival moved from the Year of Diocesan Revival to a focus within our parishes for the Year of Parish Revival. … Read More Press Releases and Statements 10 Jun 2022 Faithful Invited to Join Bishop da Cunha to Launch the Eucharistic Revival FALL RIVER— Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will launch the nationwide Eucharistic Revival initiative in the Diocese of Fall River with a special Mass and procession on Saturday, June … Read More