National Eucharistic Revival

What is the National Eucharistic Revival?

A priest holds a host during the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

The National Eucharistic Revival is a three-year initiative by the U.S. bishops that aims to inspire, educate, and unite the faithful in a more intimate relationship with Jesus in the Eucharist. The Eucharistic Revival is not a step-by-step plan or a series of meetings. Rather, the revival is a grassroots call and a challenge for every Catholic across the United States to rekindle the fire of love and devotion for the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus.It is an unprecedented movement of Catholics across the United States—healed, converted, formed, and unified by an encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist—sent out on mission “for the life of the world.”

This Revival launched on the Feast of Corpus Christi, on June 19, 2022. It will include a Eucharistic Pilgrimage that will pass through The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington June 7-9, 2024.  The National Eucharistic Revival will also include the first National Eucharistic Congress in 83 Years. Tens of thousands of pilgrims will journey on pilgrimage to the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis.  Every Catholic is invited to gather in Indianapolis on July 17–21, 2024 to personally encounter Jesus in the Eucharist.

Why the National Eucharistic Revival?

Jesus is Calling Us Deeper

He promises to restore and renew his people.

Our world is hurting. We all need healing, yet many of us are separated from the very source of our strength. Jesus Christ invites us to return to the source and summit of our faith in the celebration of the Eucharist.

Mission

The mission of the National Eucharistic Revival is to renew the Church by enkindling a living relationship with Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. This revival movement is in answer to a call by the Holy Spirit, and all the fruits belong to the Spirit.

National Eucharistic Congress 2024

The faithful of The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington are invited to participate in the 10^th National Eucharistic Congress July 17-21, 2024, in Indianapolis.

During this Congress, we will grow closer to the Lord and His Church and be sent on mission to proclaim His love and mercy.

There will be opportunities at the Congress for Mass, Adoration, Confession, prayer, and formation through a variety of speakers and workshops.

If you are interested in going to the Congress, please speak with your parish staff to see if your parish is organizing a pilgrimage.

To learn more about the Congress please visit: www.eucharisticcongress.org.

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage 2024

The USCCB-sponsored Eucharistic Pilgrimage will pass through The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington June 7-9, 2024, on the way to the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. Plans are underway to have a Eucharistic Procession and Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. More information will be coming soon.  Please check back here soon to register!

Resources

Grow closer to our Lord in the Eucharist with the Archdiocesan and USCCB resources below. Explore inspirational articles and videos on the Eucharist written by Cardinal Gregory:

• Video – Cardinal Wilton Gregory joins Beautiful Light Mystagogy Live as a special guest.
• Article – Cardinal Gregory’s March 10, 2023 column on the USCCB’s Eucharistic Revival (Español)
• Video – Cardinal Gregory shares the joy of first Communion
• Video – Cardinal Gregory discussing the importance of the revival
• Video – Cardinal Gregory’s keynote address at the 2023 National Black Catholic Congress entitled The Eucharist: Our Prophetic Call to Love
• Guide to celebrating Mass online when sick or homebound: English | Spanish
• Click here for parish resources

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