The 10th National Eucharistic Congress is paramount moment in the National Eucharistic Revival movement initiated by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops —a major pastoral effort to recover the faith in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, which has been plummeting down through the years in this country. According to a 2019 survey by the Pew Research Center, nearly seven-in-ten Catholics (69%) in the United States say they personally believe that during Catholic Mass, the bread and wine used in Communion “are symbols of the body and blood of Jesus Christ.” Just one-third of U.S. Catholics (31%) say they believe that “during Catholic Mass, the bread and wine actually become the body and blood of Jesus.”
The National Eucharistic Revival movement got started in the solemnity of Corpus Christi in 2022, as a preparation. 2023 was focused on the revival at parochial levels. 2024 is the year of the national congress. 2025, be the year of the Ordinary Jubilee for the Catholic Church, and will be the Year of Mission to send off all believers in the Eucharist to share their faith across the Catholic Church in the country.
From May 17 through July 17, four groups of young adults walked 6,000 miles on a National Eucharistic Pilgrimage departing from the North, South, East and West of the nation and arriving in Indianapolis for this 10th National Eucharistic Congress, the first in 83 years.
A huge event of faith with a plethora of opportunities to learn about the Eucharist, grow in faith and spirituality, revitalize the faith in the Eucharist and meet fellow Catholics from many dioceses. This is a list of the daily activities to take place at Lucas Oil Stadium, the Indiana Convention Center, and some churches as well.
The fulll event will be streamed at the National Eucharistic Revival website: www.eucharisticrevival.org
Day 1 – Wednesday, July 17
The following activities will be held at the Indiana Convention Center, starting on this day and open through the congress:
National Shroud of Turin Exhibit. A replica of the artifact known as the “World’s Greatest Mystery” will be on display in this high-tech educational exhibit. Meditating on the Shroud and its relationship to the Real Presence in the Eucharist can lead to a profound, personal renewal through the power of Christ’s love.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Atriums. A particularly powerful interactive approach to the spiritual formation of children. Rooted in Montessori principles.
Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit. his collection of miracles was compiled by Blessed Carlo Acutis to bolster your faith and leave you in awe of the very real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
Reliquary Chapel. Relics of the patrons of the National Eucharistic Revival, Congress, and Pilgrimage will be on display for veneration:
- Blessed Carlo Acutis (special intercessor of the Revival)
- St. Manuel González García (patron of the Revival)
- St. Paschal Baylón (patron of all Eucharistic Congresses)
- The Veil of Our Lady
- St. Junípero Serra
- St. Juan Diego
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
7:00 PM Revival Session at Lucas Oil Stadium
Theme: From the Four Corners. All attendees will gather together to welcome Jesus at the end of his cross-country journey on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and open their hearts to what God has in store for the Congress.
Day 2 – Thursday, July 18
8:00, Family Rosary Across America, Lucas Oil Stadium
8:30, Eucharistic Celebrations
- Mass in English celebrated by Timothy Cardinal Dolan at Lucas Oil Stadium.
- Mass in Spanish by Seán Cardinal O’Malley at the Indiana Convention Center.
- Mass for the Youth presided by Bishop Robert Lombardo at the Indiana Convention Center.
10:45 Impact sessions
At Lucas Oil Stadium: Encounter.
At the Indiana Convention Center:
- Encuentro
- Empower
- Renewal: The ministry leader experience
- Awaken: They youth experience
- Abide: the priest experience
Afternoon sessions
2:00 Breakout Session A
- Broken and Blessed: Sex, Gender, and a Sacramental Worldview – Presented by Eden Invitation
- Eucaristía: Garantizar su Acceso a Todos
- The Eucharist: Ensuring Access for All
- I Object: Answering Fundamentalist Attacks on the Eucharist
- Is Orthodoxy Enough?: The Family and Catholic Education – Presented by Catholic University of America
- Rooted in the Eucharist: Living the Mission of the National Eucharistic Revival – Presented by Our Sunday Visitor
- Transforming the World: The Eucharist and Evangelization – Presented by EWTN
- Youth Breakout – Finding Forever: Our Ache for Jesus in the Eucharist – Presented by NET Ministries
2:45 Breakout Session B
- A Biblical Walk Through the Mass: Understanding the Liturgy – Presented by FOCUS
- Evangelizing through the Eucharist: Insights from the Word on Fire Ethos – Presented by Word on Fire
- The Martyrs of La Florida: A Great Eucharistic Defense in Our History
- Men’s Session – Jesus: Icon of Manhood – Presented by Exodus 90
- Pueblo de Dios: ¿Qué significa ser un pueblo eucarístico?
- Trustworthy Stewards: The Intersection of Faith and Business – Presented by Legatus
- Protecting the Imago Dei: How to Defend the Pro-Life Position
4:00 PM Afternoon liturgies
- Mass in English presided by Bishop Gerardo J. Colacicco at the Indiana Convention Center
- Eastern Rite Liturgy: Byzantine Divine Liturgy celebrated by Bishop Bohdan John Danylo at the Indiana Convention Center
- Mass According to the 1962 Missal presided by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone at Holy Rosary Church
7:00 PM Revival Session at Lucas Oil Stadium
Theme: The Greatest Love Story. Participants will encounter the heart of God who is far from distant.
Day 3 – Friday, July 19
8:30 Eucharistic celebrations
- Mass in English celebrated by Wilton Cardinal Gregory at Lucas Oil Stadium.
- Mass in Spanish by Archbishop Nelson Pérez at the Indiana Convention Center.
- Mass for the Youth presided by Archbishop Timothy Broglio at the Indiana Convention Center.
10:45 Impact sessions
At Lucas Oil Stadium: Encounter.
At the Indiana Convention Center:
- Encuentro
- Empower
- Renewal: The ministry leader experience
- Awaken: They youth experience
- Abide: the priest experience
Afternoon sessions
2:00 PM Breakout Session A
- Awakening the Sleeping Giant: The Biggest Unrealized Opportunity in the Church
- Living Jesus’ Loving Ministry in Catholic Healthcare at Ascension – Presented by Ascension St. Vincent
- Gift and Grit: How Heroic Virtue Can Change Your Life and Relationships – Presented by Benedictine College
- La Eucaristía: Fuente de Comunión en un Iglesia Culturalmente Diversa
- This Is My Body: A Catholic Approach to Gender Dysphoria
- Parish Vocation Ministries: A Grassroots Solution to the Vocations Crisis — Presented by The Serra Clubs of the United States
- Youth Breakout – Mary, the Living Tabernacle: The Transforming and Freeing Power of “Fiat — Presented by Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement
2:45 PM Breakout Session B
- Building Bridges for Our Shared Mission: Connecting Parishes with Movements and New Communities — Presented by MovCom US
- Christ’s Eucharistic Love and Mercy: Our Source for Healing After Abortion
- Llamados a Erradicar el Hambre: Como Vivir el Discipulado Misionero
- Master Key: Seven Mysteries of the Faith Unlocked by the Eucharist
- Quality Isn’t Expensive, It’s Priceless: Investing in Your Parish with Beauty — Presented by Pushpay
- Taste, See, Live the Goodness of the Lord: Incarnating the Eucharist
- Women’s Session – Jesus, I Trust in You: A Life of Courage, Suffering, and Obedience
Special experiences
- Priest Luncheon — Presented by PushPay
- Deacon Luncheon Experience: The Eucharist as the Source of our Life and Ministry – The Deacon as Man of Prayer and Interiority — Presented by Our Sunday Visitor
- Biblical Theology of the Eucharist: Day 2 — Presented by Augustine Institute
- CatholicHÔM Immersive Family Experience — Presented by Holy Cross Family Ministries
- Priest Breakout – Embracing Our Eucharistic Identity
- Relevant Radio Presents… —Presented by Relevant Radio
4:00 PM Afternoon liturgies
- Mass in English presided by Archbishop Joseph Naumann at the Indiana Convention Center
- Mass in Vietnamese presided by Bishop John-Nhàn Trần at the Indiana Convention Center
- Eastern Rite Liturgy: Eastern Rite Liturgy: Byzantine Hierarchical Vigil Divine Liturgy presided by Bishop Robert Pipta at St. Athenasius Byzantine Church
- Mass According to the 1962 Missal presided by Fr. Ryan McCarthy at Holy Rosary Church
Feed the Hungry
Service opportunity at the Indiana Convention Center. The Eucharistic Congress is partnering with Million Meal Movement to pack 360,000 meals, becoming the hands and feet of Christ for those in need.
7:00 PM Revival Session at Lucas Oil Stadium
Theme: Into Gethsemane. Repentant before our merciful Lord, participants will open themselves to healing from the effects of sin—both individually and as a Church and will ask God to restore them in body, mind, and soul.
Day 4 – Saturday, July 20
8:30, Eucharistic Celebrations
- Eastern Rite Liturgy: Syro-Malabar Qurbānā presided by Bishop Joy Alappatt and Archbishop Borys Gudziak at Lucas Oil Stadium.
- Mass in Spanish by Archbishop José Gómez at the Indiana Convention Center.
- Mass for the Youth presided by Archbishop Charles Thompson at the Indiana Convention Center.
10:45 Impact sessions
At Lucas Oil Stadium: Encounter.
At the Indiana Convention Center:
- Encuentro
- Empower
- Renewal: The ministry leader experience
- Awaken: They youth experience
- Abide: the priest experience
2:00 PM Afternoon breakout sessions
- Beautiful Revelation: The Eucharistic Timeline — Presented by Decided Excellence Catholic Media
- Biblical Theology of the Eucharist: Day 3 — Presented by Augustine Institute
- Bread of Life: The Eucharist in Galilee — Presented by Augustine Institute
- The Catholic Lifecycle: Preventing Young Adults from Leaving the Faith — Presented by Newman Ministries
- Encounter Moment: Leading People to a Response of Faith to Jesus in the Eucharist
- The Eucharist and Social Mission: Body of Christ, Broken for the World
- Healing Community: Encountering Brokenness in the Body of Christ
- One in Christ, Divided in Politics: The Eucharist in a Time of Polarization
- The Religion of the Day: Breaking Free from Post-Christian Influence — Presented by University of Mary
- Revival Jumpstart: Eucharistic Revival Activity Program Overview and Experience — Presented by National Catholic Committee on Scouting
- Santa María de Guadalupe: Madre de la Eucarística — Presented by the Knights of Columbus
- Sí Audaz: el Fiat de María nos Lleva a la Comunión
- Sent Forth to Feed the Hungry: Living Our Mission Call
- Socially Unsocial: Sharing the Eucharist through St. John Paul II’s Call for Digital Evangelization
- ¡Señor, Aumenta Nuestra Fe! — Presented by El Sembrador
- Women’s Session – Reveal the Gift: The Eucharist and the Feminine Genius
- God’s Greatest Gift: An Unmissable Event for Every Catholic Teen — Presented by Life Teen
Special Experiences
- Deacon Luncheon Experience: The Eucharist as the Source of our Life and Ministry – The Deacon as Mystic, Servant in Liturgy, & Eucharistic Bridge — Presented by Our Sunday Visitor
- CatholicHÔM Immersive Family Experience —Presented by Holy Cross Family Ministries
3:00 PM Eucharistic Procession through downtown Indianapolis
7:00 PM Revival Session at Lucas Oil Stadium
Theme: This is my Body. Participants will embrace their call as disciples of Jesus Christ and commit to living out the Gospel in their daily lives.
Confession and Eucharistic adoration will take place every day during the congress.
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