Father Matthew Lamoureux, MIC, greets Suzanne Jung Kwek, who came to the Eucharistic Congress all the way from Singapore!
For the first time in nearly a century, the Catholic Church from every corner of the United States is gathering in one place!
More than just a retreat or conference, the 10th National Eucharistic Congress, July 17-21 in Indianapolis, Indiana, will be a pivotal moment in both American history and the legacy of the Catholic Church. And the Marian Fathers are here!
Highlights from Day 1, July 17
Highlights from Day 2, July 18
Highlights from Day 3, July 19
Day 4: Saturday, July 20, 2024
The last full day of the National Eucharistic Congress has begun!
Across from our Marian Fathers' booth, volunteers wearing yellow hairnets have been busy packing 360,000 meals, part of the
Million Meal Movement to fight hunger in America. What a great (and fun) way for young people to be the "hands and feet of Christ"!
The Kratochwill Family from
Ann Arbor, Michigan.Great to see that
Catholic Scouting offers merit badges for St. Faustina and Divine Mercy!
Kristen Jensen from
Whitman, Massachusetts, is a regular visitor to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge. "It's so peaceful, and I have had beautiful Confessions there," she said. "I'll be back soon!"
Father Martin Gillespie from
Biloxi, Mississippi, had good advice for Marian seminarian
Br. Ryan Asensio, MIC: "As Jesus said in Luke 9:62, just keep your hand on the plough and keep looking forward."
God bless
Mother Angelica. May she rest in peace!
Father Andy Davy, MIC, greets a former parishioner,
Barbara Donnellan from St. Mary's Parish in
Plano, Illinois. The
Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco brought the relics of Salesian Saints!
Becky from
Elyria, Ohio, introduced the praying of the Divine Mercy Chaplet before the Saturday Vigil Mass in her parish, St. Jude's. "Divine Mercy is about trusting in Jesus," she says. "It's about helping to prepare us for a better life by helping others."
The McGaver Family, Marian Helpers from
Pewaukee, Wisconsin, are enjoying the Congress. "Divine Mercy changed my life and transformed my family," Mom Katie says, when she faced illness and a career crisis. "Through the darkness the rays of mercy stretched out to me. I experienced healing and fell back in love with the Church and the Sacraments. It's become my mission to tell everyone about Divine Mercy!"
Sister Abigail Fierro of the Congregation of Servants of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and of the Poor in
Laredo, Texas, proudly promotes the devotion!
Blessed Carlo Acutis is everywhere at the National Eucharistic Congress, even on socks!
James Weber of
Monrovia, California, boards a flight this evening to
Taiwan to bring his mother-in-law the Image of Divine Mercy!
The
Ulmer Family of
Wilmington, Ohio: Linda and David and their daughter, Maria, who is currently reading the
Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska. "Divine Mercy is the opposite of depair," David said. "The only way you can fail is to stop trusting Jesus. " Added Linda, "I love how the Image is a doorway to receiving Jesus and knowing Him more."
On fire with Divine Mercy! Brothers I
saiah, Elijah, and Isaac Gladden of
Grand Rapids, Ohio!A happy reunion:
Mary Castellano of
Gaithersburg, Maryland, sister of
Fr. Stephen Castellano, MIC, visits with
Br. Stephen Camara, MIC.John Zwadlo and his Mom from
Bloomington, Illinois, were delighted to meet the Marians. So were we!
Farewell to Indianapolis as the National Eucharistic Congress draws to a close!
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