Eucharistic Congress
at the BOS Center in Springfield | October 28, 2023
A historic event that will feed your soul and inspire your faith in a radical way
To celebrate the Year of the Eucharist going on in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois right now and the 100th anniversary of the transfer of the See city of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois from Alton to Springfield, you are invited to a historic celebration and Mass, and it’s all free!
What
This Eucharistic Congress will be a spiritually uplifting and motivating event featuring talks from nationally popular Catholic speakers Sister M. Karolyn Nunes, FSGM, Father Chase Hilgenbrinck, Father Denis Robinson, OSB, and Dr. Scott Hahn. It also includes a Catholic Marketplace, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, confession, a showing of the documentary God is Alive | Incredible stories of faith and miraculous events in Central Illinois, and a showing of The Chair, which highlights the beauty of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield and the history of the diocese. The day culminates with the very essence of the Year of the Eucharist, the Mass, with an arena full of Catholics eager to hear the Word of God and receive Jesus present in the holy Eucharist.
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When
Saturday, October 28
Doors open at 10:30 a.m., Mass at 4 p.m.
(see full schedule below)
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Where
BOS Center in downtown Springfield
(1, Convention Center Plaza)
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Attend
Looking forward to seeing you at the Eucharistic Congress! Tickets are no longer available online, but if you are interested in attending in-person registration will be available on the day of the event. Please head to the Information/Help desk.
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Support
Please consider financially supporting the Eucharistic Congress!
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Catholic Marketplace exhibitors
Learn more about the exhibitors and generous sponsors who are supporting this event.
About the speakers
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Dr. Scott Hahn
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Father Chase Hilgenbrinck
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Father Denis Robinson, OSB
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Sister M. Karolyn Nunes, FSGM
Sponsors and Donors
Would your company like to sponsor the Eucharistic Congress? Your sponsorship will impact 7,000+ Catholics day-of and provide promotion to over 129 parishes leading up to the event! For more information on sponsoring the event, contact Katie Price at kprice@dio.org or Rachel Langdon at rlangdon@dio.org.
Do you desire to make a gift that will impact thousands of Catholics? Consider a gift to the Eucharistic Congress! All donors will be honored in a special way at the Congress and gifts made in honor of a loved one will also be designated. Your gift will provide for a day of engaging speakers and vibrant liturgy for thousands from across the diocese!