International Eucharistic Congress 2012

 

 

IEC 2012 June 10th to 17th 2012

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The 50th International Eucharistic Congress 2012 will take place in Dublin from

June 10th to 17th 2012 under the theme The Eucharist: Communion with Christ and

with one another, and expects 25,000 pilgrims to participate each day, both from

Ireland and from overseas.

It is an international gathering of people, which aims to promote an awareness of

the central place of the Eucharist in the life and mission of the Catholic

Church; help improve our understanding and celebration of the liturgy and draw

attention to the social dimension of the Eucharist.

These aims are achieved through a programme of pastoral preparation in the years

leading up to the Congress and the actual week of the Congress that consists of a

programme of Prayer, Eucharist, workshops, discussion groups, catechesis and

testimonies, cultural events, a youth space, tours, exhibitions, a Eucharistic

Procession, a massive closing ceremony in Croke Park and more.

For more information visit www.iec2012.ie

 

COME TO THE CONGRESS!

Once every 4 years, somewhere in the world, 8 days; 25,000 participants every

day; 12,000 international pilgrims from 5 continents; 80,000 participants in the

Closing Ceremony; 2 main venues - RDS & Croke Park; 2,000 to 3,000 volunteers;

Over 100 exhibition stands; Over 150 workshops and discussion groups; 18 keynote

addresses by International speakers; Masses, prayers & liturgical celebrations in

7 languages; Eucharistic Procession, Adoration and Benediction; Film, music,

concerts, theatre, 100s of choirs; Dedicated space & events for over 2,500 young

people; Simultaneous translation in Spanish, Polish, Irish, German, French,

Italian and sign language; 7 websites, 5 social media channels,100s of media;

1,000s of preparatory gatherings around the globe; 1 Congress Bell, 4 icons

calling to over 2,000 parishes; 1 immense opportunity of renewal for all

Catholics; The world watching and joining us in prayer; 1 Lord, 1 Faith, 1

Baptism

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