Final Press Release from the 50th International Eucharistic Congress
September 27, 2012
Read about the volunteer celebration, the final financial reports of the Congress and the closing of the IEC2012 office. Read the full Story
Celebration for IEC2012 volunteers
September 24, 2012
On Saturday 22nd September, volunteers that helped at the IEC2012 gathered to celebrate at the RDS. Read Archbishhop Diarmuid Martin's homily at the Mass. Read the full Story
Homily for the 'Statio Orbis' of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress
June 17, 2012
Homily of Marc Cardinal Ouellet, Prefect of the Congregation for Bishops, Papal Legate to the 50th International Eucharistic Congress Read the full Story
Message from His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to the 50th International Eucharistic Congress 2012
June 17, 2012
Message from Pope Benedict XVI at the Statio Orbis, Final Mass of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress. Read the full Story
Closing Greetings from Archbishop Diarmuid Martin at the Final Mass of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress 2012
June 17, 2012
Healing Stone will have permanent home in Lough Derg
June 16, 2012
The Healing Stone which was unveiled during the opening ceremony of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress, will move to a permanent home in Lough Derg, County Donegal, after the Congress. Read the full Story
IEC2012 explores Communion in Suffering and Healing
June 16, 2012
The 50th International Eucharistic Congress (IEC2012) celebrated the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus yesterday 15th June, when speakers and pilgrims explored the theme of "Communion in Suffering and in Healing". Read the full Story
Papal Legate Cardinal Marc Ouellet celebrates Mass at Ireland's National Marian Shrine, Knock
June 16, 2012
“Pope Benedict XVI wanted me, as Papal Legate, to extend his special apostolic blessing for Ireland” – Cardinal Ouellet Read the full Story
Brooklyn Bishop Calls for Self-reflection in Fast Moving World at 50th International Eucharistic Congress
June 16, 2012
There is a need for self-reflection amongst younger members of today’s society, Frank Caggiano, Bishop of Brooklyn, New York, told young people gathered at the IEC2012 Chiara Luce Youth Space on 16th June 2012. Read the full Story
Bishop Caggiano calls for Self-reflection in in Fast Moving World
June 16, 2012
Bishop Frank Caggiano, Bishop of Brooklyn, told young people in the Chiara Luce Youth Space on Saturday 16th June, that there is a need for self-reflection in today's society. Bishop Caggiano spoke during the Youth programme at the 50th International Eucharistic Congress. Read the full Story
IEC2012 explores forgiveness and reconciliation
June 15, 2012
Thousands of pilgrims from Ireland and overseas gathered to explore and discuss the true meaning of forgiveness and how we can forgive others in our daily lives at the 50th International Eucharistic Congress (IEC2012) on Thursday 14th June 2012 at the RDS Arena, Dublin. Read the full Story
IEC2012 focus on Priesthood and Ministry of Service in a Changing World
June 14, 2012
Priesthood is not to be undertaken as a personal honour, Archbishop Dermot Clifford told pilgrims at morning prayer yesterday 13th June, the fourth day of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress. Read the full Story
Live interviews at IEC2012 hosted by iCatholic
June 14, 2012
During the 50th International Eucharistic Congress, iCatholic is hosting a daily live interview programme which you can watch at 12 noon from Monday 11th June until Saturday 16th June. Read the full Story
Pope Benedict XVI: Prayers for The Eucharistic Congress in Ireland
June 13, 2012
At the end of his catechesis this morning, Pope Benedict XVI dedicated some remarks to the fiftieth International Eucharistic Congress, which is currently being held in the Irish capital Dublin on the theme: "The Eucharist. Communion with Christ and with One Another". Read the full Story
Bishop MacDaid welcomes Papal Legate and Papal Nuncio to Lough Derg
June 13, 2012
Bishop Liam MacDaid, Bishop of Clogher, welcomed Papal Legate Cardinal Marc Ouellet and Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles Brown to Lough Derg in County Donegal, yesterday 12th June. Read the full Story
Cardinal Marc Ouellet's homily at Lough Derg
June 13, 2012
Cardinal Marc Ouellet delivered the homily during Mass in Saint Patrick's Basilica at Lough Derg, yesterday Wednesday 12th June.
Before Mass Cardinal Ouellet met a representative group of survivors of child abuse in the Church. Read the full Story
Congress celebrates Marriage and Family Life
June 12, 2012
The central role of Communion in marriage and family life was the theme of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress yesterday, Tuesday 12th June. Read the full Story
Papal Legate meets survivors of abuse in Lough Derg
June 12, 2012
Cardinal Marc Ouellet, the Papal Legate to the 50th International Eucharistic Congress, met a representative group of survivors of child abuse in the Church yesterday in Lough Derg, County Donegal. Read the full Story
Brother Alois gives a catechesis on the Christ of Communion
June 11, 2012
Brother Alois, prior of the Taizé Community in France gave a catechesis, A Passion for the Unity of the Body of Christ, at the 50th International Eucharistic Congress, yesterday Monday 11th June. Read the full Story
Dr Maria Voce shares her testimony on Communion in one Baptism
June 11, 2012
Dr Maria Voce, President of the Focolare Movement, shared her personal testimony on Baptism to pilgrims yesterday, Monday 11th June, at the 50th International Eucharistic Congress.
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