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• Marist falls to Woodward in battle of the War Eagles 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published September 14, 2022

  Marist School visited Woodward Academy in College Park for a football face-off Sept. 9. Marist ultimately fell short, but plans to keep battling as it moves forward in the season.

• Congress revels in community of faith from infancy to adulthood  

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 8, 2022

  Families gathered at the Eucharistic Congress in June to celebrate how the hubbub and clamor around their tables and in living rooms are places to meet Jesus.   

• Social Justice Track a first in Congress’ history 

  

  Published July 7, 2022

  In addition to Starve Wars, Justice and Peace Ministries for the Archdiocese of Atlanta organized a Social Justice Track for this year’s Eucharistic Congress. The program focused on hunger, racism, care for the environment and restorative justice.  

• Friday Congress events focus on Christ’s transformative, healing nature

  

  By ERIKA ANDERSON REDDING, Special to the Bulletin
  Published July 7, 2022

  Kicking off a weekend that many had anticipated for two years, the Friday evening events of the 25th Eucharistic Congress drew a crowd who couldn’t wait to get started. 

• Atlanta’s Eucharistic Congress celebrates joyful return, launches national revival

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 4, 2022

  The Archdiocese of Atlanta’s Eucharistic Congress returned with a roar, the traditional waving of banners and upbeat noise of drums, impromptu singing and horn-blowing of the eucharistic procession, attracting thousands and welcoming back ‘the lost and the broken.’

• Friday food drive, family track new to Eucharistic Congress 

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published June 9, 2022

  The Eucharistic Congress returns June 17-18 following a two-year hiatus. The 25th Congress at the Georgia International Convention Center will include a new family track, a food drive in partnership with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and veneration of relics to launch a period of eucharistic renewal.

• Eucharistic Congress returns after two-year absence 

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published May 11, 2022

  Catholics in the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Southeast will come together to celebrate the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist at the 25th Eucharistic Congress, scheduled for June 17-18.

• Military veterans join Starve Wars effort to support the hungry

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 11, 2019

  More than 600 people showed up at Starve Wars to pack some 86,400 meals for people in need. The four-year-old event kicked off the 24th annual Eucharistic Congress, Friday, June 21.

• Friday Congress speakers encourage being present, reaching out to others

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published July 11, 2019

  Friday’s Congress events included an opening Mass, a healing service, the Revive track for young adults and a Francophone track. Attendees were able to visit the exhibitor’s hall to purchase Catholic books and gifts, and learn more about programs within the archdiocese. In addition, confessions and adoration were available.

• Teen track returns to the Eucharistic Congress

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published July 11, 2019

  Middle and high school students from various parishes attended this year’s teen track at the Eucharistic Congress, held on June 22. The teen track returned to the Eucharistic Congress this year after a break.

• American Sign Language track features tribute to Mary, Mother of God

  

  By MAGGIE ROUSSEAU, Special to the Bulletin
  Published July 11, 2019

  Using paintings, icons and stories, Father Tom Coughlin, OP Miss, shared a “Tribute to our Mother of God, Mary Most Holy” at the American Sign Language (ASL) track of the Eucharistic Congress June 22.

• 24th annual congress celebrates community’s eucharistic devotion

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 11, 2019

  The 24th annual Eucharistic Congress took over the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park, June 21 and 22. Organizers estimate some 30,000 people attended the celebration of faith during the weekend.

• Production company offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Eucharistic Congress

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published June 13, 2019

  JJA Project Management oversees all the lights, sound, video and event production needs for the Eucharistic Congress, now in its 24th year. The event draws an estimated 30,000 participants from across the Southeast.

• App engages Catholics at annual Eucharistic Congress

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published June 13, 2019

  As technology continues to advance, the Catholic Church finds new ways to connect online, including websites, social media accounts, podcasts, electronic newsletters and more. This includes an app for the annual Eucharistic Congress, an event that brings together more than 30,000 people from north and central Georgia.

• An overview of Eucharistic Congress events

  

  Published June 13, 2019

  Catholics in the Archdiocese of Atlanta and surrounding areas will come together to celebrate the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist at the annual Eucharistic Congress, scheduled for June 21-22. An overview of scheduled events is provided.

• Catholics share in faith at annual Eucharistic Congress, June 21-22

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published May 16, 2019

  Thousands of Catholics from the Southeast will gather for the 2019 Eucharistic Congress on June 21-22 at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park.

• Active duty military personnel, veterans invited to support Starve Wars

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published April 3, 2019

  With their experiences of service and putting the needs of others in front of their own, veterans, active duty military and those who support them are invited to gather together at the start of the 2019 Eucharistic Congress on Friday, June 21.

• Tennessee volunteer encourages Catholics to attend Eucharistic Congress

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published April 3, 2019

  COLLEGE PARK—Those who have attended the Atlanta Eucharistic Congress within the last few years may have seen Ronald Lapierre, 53, walking with Jesus during the eucharistic procession or helping kids during the children’s track. Maybe he pointed you in the right direction if you lost your way or told a joke that brought a smile. […] Full Story

• Congress speakers emphasize strong messages of faith, joy

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published June 7, 2018

  COLLEGE PARK—United in love of Jesus, thousands of Catholics from all corners of the archdiocese and representing many ethnic backgrounds participated in the morning procession Saturday, June 2, at the 23rd annual Eucharistic Congress at the Georgia International Convention Center. The procession is the traditional launch of Saturday events at the congress, which takes place […] Full Story

• American Sign Language track reflects on Jesus, the bridegroom of the church

  

  By CHRISTINE ECKEL, DDS, Special to the Bulletin
  Published June 7, 2018

  COLLEGE PARK—What a perfect start for the American Sign Language track at the Eucharistic Congress—a visit from Bishop Joel Konzen, SM, carrying the monstrance with the holy Eucharist. His prayer about St. Thomas Aquinas spoke of using all of our senses to deepen our faith. About 35 participants knelt before the Eucharist while listening to […] Full Story