Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte
Eucharistic Congress
September 6 & 7, 2019
What is a Eucharistic Congress?
A Eucharistic Congress is a gathering of clergy, religious, and laity to bear witness to the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. These gatherings bring together parishioners and religious from all over the Charlotte Diocese, with over 90 different parishes represented each year.
The Congress includes Eucharistic Procession in Uptown Charlotte, a Holy Hour with the Bishop of Charlotte, the celebration of the Holy Mass, Eucharistic adoration, engaging speakers, and other devotional ceremonies.
The first Eucharistic Congress for the Diocese of Charlotte was held on September 23 & 24 of 2005. It continues to be a source of inspiration for all of those who attend each and every year.
Eucharistic Congress Prayer
O Jesus,
Who art really, truly and substantially
present in the Blessed Sacrament to be the food of our souls,
deign to bless and bring to a successful issue
all Eucharistic Congresses and gatherings,
and especially the coming Congress of the Diocese of Charlotte.
Be Thou the inspiration of our labors, resolutions and vows;
accept graciously the solemn homage we will render to Thee.
Send Thy Holy Spirit
to kindle the hearts of priests, deacons, religious and all the faithful, especially the children,
so that devout participation in the Holy Mass
and frequent and daily Holy Communion
may be held in honor in all the countries of the world;
and grant that the Kingship of Thy Sacred Heart over human society
may everywhere be acknowledged
to the glory of God the Father.
Amen
Sacred Heart of Jesus, bless the Congress.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Patroness of our Diocese, pray for us.
Saint Paschal Baylon, pray for us.
Saint Patrick, pray for us.
Mark Your Calendars
2019
Bishop’s Youth Pilgrimage – April 6
Eucharistic Congress – September – 6 & 7
2020
Bishop’s Youth Pilgrimage – TBA
Eucharistic Congress – September – 11 & 12