IEC 50th International Eucharistic Congress 2012

Since Pope Benedict XVI announced that the 50th International Eucharistic Congress will be held in Dublin in June 2012, people have been asking “what exactly is a Eucharistic Congress and what is its purpose?”

A Eucharistic Congress is an International gathering of people which aims to: (1) promote an awareness of the central place of the Eucharist in the life and mission of the Catholic Church (2) help improve our understanding and celebration of the liturgy (3) draw attention to the social dimension of the Eucharist.  The Congress normally takes place every four years.  The daily celebration of the Eucharist is at the very heart of the Congress.  The wider programme of the Congress includes other liturgical events, cultural events and workshops during the week.  For more information see the website: www.iec2012.ie