Are you going to the NYS Eucharistic Congress?

Three-day event in Auriesville runs from Oct. 20-22

The Step Up Men’s Conference at The Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs in Auriesville on August 12, 2023.

Thousands of Catholics from across New York State will gather at the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs in Auriesville on the weekend of Oct. 20-22 for the New York State Eucharistic Congress. This congress, organized by the eight Catholic dioceses in New York, is part of the three-year National Eucharistic Revival sponsored by the bishops of the United States.

“Think of the Eucharistic Congress as a personal invitation from the Holy Spirit to a mini-retreat,” said Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, Bishop of the Diocese of Albany, “a springboard for your own reflection on the Eucharistic Presence of Jesus in your life and in His mystical body, the Church, of which you are a beloved member.”

The Congress, which will feature Mass, talks in both English and Spanish by nationally known Catholic speakers, music, Eucharistic Adoration and opportunities for fellowship and socializing, will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, and conclude at 12:30 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 22. Attendance at the Congress is free, but registration is required at www.nyseucharisticcongress.org.

“Our Lord loves us so much that He chooses to remain with us in the Holy Eucharist,” said Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York. “I pray that through this Eucharistic Congress, many will come to better know, love and serve Him, by strengthening our love and faith in this wonderful gift of His Real Presence.”

Among the featured speakers at the Congress will be Bishop Joseph Espaillat, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of New York, Patrick Kelly, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, famed youth minister Mari Pablo, and Sirius XM Radio host Katie Prejean McGrady. A full list of speakers and topics can be found at www.nyseucharisticcongress.org/speakers. 

Pablo, currently serving parishes and universities across the country with The Evangelical Catholic, said: “We are in need of a revival, to be reminded why the Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith and how our lives are continually transformed by His presence. I am looking forward to gather as the Church on such holy grounds with people from all over the state of New York who desire to encounter the Lord.” 

The two high points of the Congress promise to be the celebration of Mass on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 11 a.m., by Bishop Terry LaValley of the Diocese of Ogdensburg, and on Sunday, Oct 22 at 11 a.m., by Bishop Scharfenberger, which will mark the end of the Congress.

UPDATES

There are two new features on https://nyseucharisticcongress.org:

1. A DONATE button – top right of the homepage
   Help People Encounter the Eucharistic Lord Jesus: Please donate to help cover the expenses for the 2023 Eucharistic Congress so that it may be a life-changing, personal encounter for everyone who attends. The Congress is free to participants, but there are overhead costs of about $50 per participant. Every contribution — no matter how small or big — will be gratefully received, stretched and put to good use. Thank you in advance! https://nyseucharisticcongress.org/donate
2. PRE-ORDER FOOD button: Click INFO on the homepage and see it in the drop down. All attendees are encouraged to order their food ahead of time.