Kick off your Eucharistic Congress experience with an
evening of praise & worship.
2025 Eucharistic Congress Opening Concert with Matt Maher
7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5 (Doors open: 5 p.m.) Hall A-B

The 2025 Eucharistic Congress will begin with an unforgettable night of praise and worship – culminating with Eucharistic Adoration – led by singer/songwriter Matt Maher, one of the most influential voices in Christian music today.
A nine-time Grammy nominee and the songwriter behind beloved worship anthems like “Lord, I Need You” and “Your Grace Is Enough,” Maher brings to the stage both powerful music and a heart for worship.
The 2025 Eucharistic Congress opening concert is free, but seating is limited and first-come, first-served. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the concert starts at 7 p.m. Come early to secure your spot!
Group (10+) or handicap seating requests: Please contact Chris Beal at 704-370-3247 or cabeal@rcdoc.org.
And don’t miss…
Friday evening continues with the screening of “Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality” in Hall A-B, and a Young Adult Meet & Greet on the terrace outside the Richardson Ballroom.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase from 5 to 11 p.m.
Screening: ‘Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality’
9 p.m. Friday
Hall A-B