Saints of Ireland Tour There are still spaces available if you would like to attend The Saints of Ireland Tour incorporating the 50th International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin, Ireland June 2012. We are giving Townsville Diocesan people preference on spaces before opening up the bookings to other people outside the diocese early in the new year. |
Saints of Ireland Pilgrimage 2012 - Itinerary50th International Eucharistic Congress, in Dublin, June 2012What is a International Eucharistic Congress?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:
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, catechesis and testimonies, and workshops during the week of the Congress. The most recent Congress was held in Quebec in 2008 and was a source of encouragement and renewal for the many thousands who took part. To find out more about the International Eucharistic Congress visit the official website http://www.iec2012.ie/ |
International Eucharistic Congress, Dublin, June 2012
Invitation to attend the 50th International Eucharistic Congress, Dublin Ireland 10 - 17 June 2012. |
