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• Eucharistic Congress Speakers Set To Engage, Inspire

  

  By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
  Published May 9, 2013

  COLLEGE PARK—When the 18th annual Eucharistic Congress convenes at the Georgia International Convention Center in a few short weeks, it will be an event hosted by Atlanta’s three bishops—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, Auxiliary Bishop Luis R. Zarama and Auxiliary Bishop David P. Talley—attended by thousands and featuring prayer, music, halls filled with exhibitors and many […] Full Story

• Eucharistic Congress To Focus On Christ, His Mother

  By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO
  Published February 28, 2013

  COLLEGE PARK—Catholics from all over the Southeast will soon convene at the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for Atlanta’s annual Eucharistic Congress. The GICC is located at 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park. The two-day event, offered for the 18th time this year, will be held Friday to Saturday, May […] Full Story

• More Lay Catholics Hear Disciple’s Missionary Call

  

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published June 21, 2012

  Mission work threaded through the 2012 Eucharistic Congress theme, “We Though Many Are One Body in Christ,” as speakers emphasized evangelization and Catholics’ call to minister to and serve the people of God. “We are all missionaries,” said Father Liam Cummins, a native of Ireland and a Mill Hill Missionary in Africa for the last […] Full Story

• Converts Attest To God’s Grace At Work In Sacraments

  

  By SUZANE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
  Published June 21, 2012

  The Eucharistic Congress brings together a multitude of people. One slice of the population attending the congress includes converts to the Catholic faith. “It has everything,” said Dr. Laurie Johnson, a psychologist from Cartersville, about the Catholic faith. Johnson had a closed mind to Catholicism until she and her husband became tired of divisions that […] Full Story

• ‘You Are The Bridge For Them To Come To Jesus Christ’

  

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published June 21, 2012

  Evangelizing by Catholics in the new millennium will require actively seeking out people hungering for the Gospel and also living and sharing faith in ways that are compassionate, not confrontational, speakers said at the 2012 Eucharistic Congress. “You are a vital part of the church’s ministry in the new millennium. The church needs you. Christ […] Full Story

• Teens Encouraged To ‘Impress Jesus,’ Help Others

  

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Special To The Bulletin
  Published June 21, 2012

  Inspiration from a close family friend inspired Phillip “Pip” Arnold to change the world through more than just his incredible voice. Pip, who grew up at St. Joseph Church in Marietta and is best known as a contestant on the NBC talent show “The Voice,” spoke to teens during the Excite! youth track of the […] Full Story

• At Revive! Young Adults Told They Are The Future

  

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published June 21, 2012

  In a blend of entertaining and spiritual messages, the Revive! young adult track at this year’s Eucharistic Congress placed special emphasis on the role that young adults have in continuing the Catholic Church’s mission. As many young adults often struggle to find their place in the faith and discover what they have to offer the […] Full Story

• Dominican Sisters Hope Religious Can ‘Pepper’ Country

  

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published June 21, 2012

  This religious community is racing to keep up with the numbers of young women who wish to enter. The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, is only 15 years old, but has received 100 sisters at its Ann Arbor, Mich., motherhouse since 1997. The community is fundraising to build another priory in Texas […] Full Story

• Sister Brings Gospel Stories To Life For ASL Track

  

  By KATHRYN R. BYRNE, Special To The Bulletin
  Published June 21, 2012

  “How does God love us?” asked Dominican Sister Shirley Bodisch in her opening remarks to the American Sign Language (ASL) track of the 2012 Eucharistic Congress. This was the first of many poignant questions the Dominican nun from New Orleans asked during her presentation. Using voiced English as well as ASL and making use of […] Full Story

• Games, Meditation Help Kids Grow In God’s Love

  

  By REBECCA RAKOCZY, Special To The Bulletin
  Published June 21, 2012

  Screams of laughter echoed in the convention hall as groups of children were “encircled” in the colorful stretchy bands. Standing in separate circles, they tested the limits of the bands by hopping up and down on their feet, and pulling and leaning back against the elastic. The bands—supple but always encircling them, no matter how […] Full Story

• Defending The Faith Is Center Of Hispanic Track

  

  By RUTH E. DÁVILA, Special To The Bulletin
  Published June 21, 2012

  A Latino choir from St. John Neumann in Lilburn pulsed out energetic Catholic music with a tropical twist. More than half a dozen singers jumped in unison on stage, waving their hands, accompanied by guitarists and a variety of drums. It was the finale of the Eucharistic Congress’s Hispanic track—the largest track of the event, […] Full Story

• Speakers Say Vietnamese Are Missionaries For Faith

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published June 21, 2012

  The Vietnamese community can reach out as missionaries for the faith by raising their voices for justice and peace and cooperating with the diocese to spread the Gospel message, especially to help the poor, said a speaker at the 2012 Eucharistic Congress. Father Matthew Hy Khac Nguyen said the community has a unique perspective to […] Full Story

• French-Speaking Catholics: Church Is Home

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published June 21, 2012

  Despite growing up on different continents, one in West Africa and the other on a Caribbean island, Martine Lord and Annie Dorcely found a way to worship together. A common language: French. “Even if I go to an English Mass, I say my prayers in French,” said Lord, 31, a Delta Airlines worker. “It’s my […] Full Story

• Enjoy Time With Jesus, Bishop Says At Opening Mass

  By SUZANE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
  Published June 21, 2012

  Class was in session for those across the Archdiocese of Atlanta and beyond on the night of June 8 as more people than in past years put aside other plans and braved Friday’s rush-hour traffic to attend the opening Mass of the 17th annual Eucharistic Congress, followed by a healing service. “The best school of […] Full Story

• 2012 Eucharistic Congress Draws Vibrant Family Of Faith

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published June 21, 2012

  Tens of thousands of Catholics filled the Georgia International Convention Center on June 8 and 9 for the 17th annual celebration of prayers and speakers at the Eucharistic Congress. Drawing on the themes “We Though Many Are One Body in Christ” and missionary work, the two-day conference focused on unity and service. Opening his remarks […] Full Story

• Singer Pip Added To Congress Youth Track

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 24, 2012

  Singer Pip is scheduled to perform and speak at the June Eucharistic Congress. A Marietta native, Phillip “Pip” Arnold recently appeared in front of millions as he performed on “The Voice” on NBC. The 2012 Eucharistic Congress will take place on June 8 and 9. More than 20,000 people are expected to attend the annual […] Full Story

• More Sponsors Sign Up To Support The Congress

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published May 24, 2012

  The 2012 Eucharistic Congress is benefitting from a new sponsorship program to help financially sustain the annual event that draws some 30,000 Catholics from the archdiocese and beyond. Four sponsorship levels offer not only premium exposure in the exhibit hall at the congress but also valuable advertising through The Georgia Bulletin, social media and other […] Full Story

• 2012 Eucharistic Congress By The Numbers

  Published May 24, 2012

  The annual Eucharistic Congress is a huge undertaking. It has grown from a Corpus Christi devotion drawing a few hundred people in the Archdiocese of Atlanta into one of the largest displays of Catholic faith in the Eucharist in the Southeast. A look at the numbers gives a glimpse at the variety of activities and […] Full Story

• Sponsors Help Make Congress Happen

  Published April 26, 2012

  This year, a new sponsorship program will be adding to the success of the 2012 Eucharistic Congress. Mary Ellen Cenzalli, associate director of development for the Atlanta Archdiocese, said that a newly formed sponsorship committee has found companies and organizations that have contributed financially to the bottom line for this annual event, which attracts many […] Full Story

• Track Promises Excitement For Teens

  Published April 26, 2012

  Teens and young adults will have upbeat and dynamic leaders in the EXCITE track of the Eucharistic Congress 2012. The track is held in a large tent on the premises, and the accommodations there have been enlarged and improved for the comfort of the attendees. Emcees who have directed national conferences and recording artists will […] Full Story