CV NEWS FEED // The National Eucharistic Congress has released a general structure of each day at the event, providing more information on the exhibits, service opportunities, and entertainment available to attendees.
According to an email from the Congress (NEC), each day will begin at 8 a.m. with an in-person episode of the Family Rosary Across America with Fr. Rocky. At 8:30 a.m., Mass will be celebrated in different locations in various languages and styles, and morning impact sessions will start at 10:45 a.m.
Following a lunch break at 12:15 p.m., Congress participants will have several hours to attend one breakout session with a well-known Catholic speaker, watch live podcast shows, view exhibits, and more.
The daily revival sessions will begin at 7 p.m. in the Lucas Oil Stadium. According to the NEC, each session includes keynotes and prayer experiences to “ask Our Lord to set us ablaze with his Eucharistic love.”
Confessions and opportunities for Eucharistic adoration will also be available throughout the day. Participants can also view the relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis, who is the special intercessor of the NEC, as well as relics of other saints, the patrons of the four National Eucharisitc Pilgrimage routes, and a replica of the Shroud of Turin.
The Expo Hall will feature hundreds of exhibits and entertainment opportunities, including Blessed Carlo’s Eucharistic miracle exhibit, a stage with live concerts and shows throughout the day, and a live podcast stage.
On Thursday, participants will also have the opportunity to preview Bernadette de Lourdes, the Musical, coming to the U.S. in 2025. According to the NEC, the musical experienced a “triumphant opening” in France this year.
The Congress will culminate in a Eucharistic procession through the streets of downtown Indianapolis on Saturday afternoon, featuring a group of First Communicants and at least 2,000 clergy.
