2023 Eucharistic Congresses
Christ is Present! Will you be?
Come to the Table – Spring 2023
Eucharistic Congresses in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston
Don’t miss this gathering of the Church in WV!
Spring 2023 will bring three regional Eucharistic Congresses to the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. Faithful across the state will have three locations to choose from – Charles Town, Wheeling, and Charleston.
These homegrown events are part of the National Eucharistic Revival, a three-year renewal of “the Church by enkindling a living relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist.”
Schedule of Events: Eucharistic Congress 2023
Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
Charleston, WV
Friday, June 2, 2023 | |
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7:00pm: | Taizé Prayer Service with reception to follow in Gathering Space |
Saturday, June 3, 2023 | |
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9:00am-10:00am | Check-In/Coffee and Donuts (Basilica Gathering Space) |
10:00am-10:30am | Morning Prayer (Basilica) |
10:30am-10:45am | Break |
10:45am-11:30am | Plenum Address – Fr. Joe Freedy (Basilica) |
11:30am-12:00pm | Break |
11:45am-5:00pm | Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (CC High School 4th Floor Chapel) Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit (Basilica/CCHS) |
11:45am-12:15pm | Tours of the Basilica |
12:00pm-1:15pm | Lunch (CCHS Commons) |
1:00pm-2:00pm | Sacrament of Penance & Reconciliation (Basilica) |
1:15pm-2:15pm | Q&A with Father Joe Freedy (CCHS Commons) |
2:45pm-3:45pm | Breakout Sessions (CCHS) |
4:00pm-5:00pm | Breakout Sessions (CCHS) |
5:15pm | Musical Preludes prior to Mass (Basilica) |
5:30pm | Eucharistic Celebration with Bishop Brennan as Principal Celebrant |
Keynote Speaker
Charleston, June 2-3, Fr. Joe Freedy
In Charleston, June 2-3, will be Fr. Joe Freedy.
Father Joe is no stranger to our diocese, having spoken at Mountaineer Catholic’s Encounter Love event in Morgantown.
Fr. Joe Freedy is the youngest of 5 children; he grew up in Pittsburgh. He played football at the University at Buffalo, where he was the starting quarterback for 3 years. After college he entered the seminary and was assigned to study in Rome at the Gregorian University and the John Paul II Institute. He was ordained a Priest in 2008.
Fr. Joe served as the vocation director for 8 years and is currently the Assistant Director of Evangelization for the Diocese of Pittsburgh and the Senior Assistant at Divine Mercy Parish. He is also the president of the Dry Bones Ministries.
Congress Resources
Charleston
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