National Eucharistic Revival
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage 2024
Leading up to the National Eucharistic Congress in July 2024, there will be four Eucharistic Pilgrimages across the country. The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Route will begin in Connecticut on May 17, 2024 and will spend a week in Columbus June 24 - 30 before continuing on to Cincinnati and arrive in Indianapolis in July.
Register for the June 24-30 Pilgrimage events in the Diocese of Columbus
There will be opportunities for Mass with Bishop Earl K. Fernandes, Processions, Eucharistic Exposition, and other events as the procession comes through the Diocese of Columbus.
“As we begin the parish year of the Eucharistic Revival, I want to reflect with you on my experience of the Masses and Eucharistic processions held throughout the Diocese.” - Bishop Earl K. Fernandes
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The Year of Diocesan Revival: June 19, 2022
The Year of Going Out on Mission: July 21, 2024
Revival Continues: Pentecost 2025 and Beyond
“The National Eucharistic Revival, a three-year initiative sponsored by the Bishops of the United States, is preparing for Year Two – the Year of Parish Revival (2023-2024). The Eucharistic Revival is an historic and important national movement to help the faithful fall in love with Jesus, especially in the Eucharist, and be inspired and equipped to share that love with others. Although our Diocesan Revival Year was subdued, marked by the transition to a new Bishop and the Real Presence Real Future initiative, we have a tremendous opportunity to renew our parishes during the next year. In the nine days leading up to the feast of Corpus Christi, I will be offering Mass and leading Eucharistic processions throughout the Diocese and invite you and your parishioners to participate in these regional events. Thus, we will begin Year Two – the Year of Parish Revival – emphasizing the centrality of the Mass and the Presence of Christ in our communities.” - Bishop Earl K. Fernandes
Parish Point Person
Each parish is asked to assign one or more parish point persons to help with local parish initiatives for the National Eucharistic Revival.
Learn More About Becoming a Parish Point Person
Parish Leader Playbook
The Parish Leader Playbook provides information about the four initiatives for the Year of Parish Revival:
- Reinvigorating Worship
- Monthly Personal Encounter Nights
- Robust Faith Formation
- Missionary Sending
The National Eucharistic Congress will be held July 17 - 21 in Indianapolis. See their website for registration details https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/
Visit the National Eucharistic Revival webpage and sign up for their newsletter to stay up to date. https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/
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This phase seeks to foster Eucharistic devotion at the parish level, strengthening our liturgical life through faithful celebration of the Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, missions, resources, preaching, and organic movements of the Holy Spirit.
A seven week Eucharistic Revival Series entitled “Jesus and the Eucharist” is now available. These are in the format of video and small group with prayer and discussion lasting approximately two hours per session. There is a Kerygmatic Encounter focus that leads to a deeper devotion to the Eucharist. This series can be run at the parish or outside the parish in small or large group formats. Hospitality and a welcoming environment are encouraged as in the other Kerygmatic Encounter series.
Each parish is encouraged to have at least one parish point person to oversee these groups. The success of the parish year of the Revival hinges on the small group initiative, and the success of small group initiative depends on having parish point persons in every parish across the country.
Note: If your parish is already planning to use a kerygmatic encounter series such as Alpha or The Rescue Project, this Eucharistic Revival Series is a great follow-up to one of those. If your parish is not already planning something, the revival series is a great place to start. Parishes can also encourage existing small groups to take a break from what they are currently doing and run this revival series for 7 weeks. Each parish across the country is being encouraged to run the revival series sometime between fall 2023 and Pentecost 2025. Learn more and sign up as the parish point person Parish Point Person (eucharisticrevival.org)
Eucharistic Preaching for Parishes
The National Eucharistic Preachers are a diverse group of priests who have been commissioned to enkindle the flame of eucharistic faith and devotion in the United States through kerygmatic eucharistic preaching. These 50 men will prepare our country for National Eucharistic Revival by guiding hearts to individual conversion.
More Information on Eucharistic Preachers
Eucharistic Revival Study Resources
- Small Group Series “Jesus and the Eucharist”
- Franciscan Catechetical Institute: Eucharistic Revival Track
- Bishop Barron The Mass Series
- Revive Parishes: The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church with Bishop Andrew Cozzens
Resources for Revival
Resources including prayer cards, banners, posters, and flyers are available for the Parish Year of Revival. Visit the official store of the National Eucharistic Revival to access these resources.
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage 2024
Leading up to the National Eucharistic Congress in July 2024, there will be four Eucharistic Pilgrimages across the country. The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Route will begin in Connecticut on May 17, 2024, and will spend a week in Columbus June 24 - 30 before arrive in Indianapolis in July.
Register for the June 24-30 Pilgrimage events in the Diocese of Columbus. There will be opportunities for Mass with Bishop Earl K. Fernandes, Processions, Eucharistic Exposition, and other events as the procession comes through the Diocese of Columbus.
All four routes will process into Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for the opening ceremonies at 7pm Wednesday July 17, 2024. Day Passes and Full Congress Passes available. Register today!
There will be a special Mass with Bishop Fernandes in Indianapolis Wednesday afternoon July 17 for those attending the National Eucharistic Congress. More details to come!
Dr. Marlon De La Torre
Senior Director for the Department of Evangelization
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Liz Christy
Associate Director for the Department of Evangelization
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