In the Roman Catholic church, a Eucharistic Congress is a gathering of clergy, religious, and laity to bear witness to the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, which is an important Roman Catholic doctrine.
Congresses bring together people from a wide area, and typically involve large open-air Masses, adoration of the Eucharist (Blessed Sacrament), and other devotional ceremonies held over several days. Congresses may both refer to National (varies by country) and International Eucharistic Congresses.
The most recent International Eucharistic Congress was held in Dublin, Ireland in 2012 and the next congress is scheduled in Cebu, Philippine Islands in 2016.
Read more about Eucharistic Congress: 19th and 20th Century, 28th International Eucharistic Congress, Chicago, 51st International Eucharistic Congress, Cebu, Sixth National Eucharistic Conference, Madras
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