National Eucharistic Congress promises ‘profound impact’ for families

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INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) — Catholics will come to Indianapolis in the tens of thousands for the National Eucharistic Congress July 17-21 — some as individuals, some as couples, some as groups.

And some will come as families.

“The church is a family of families,” said Gabriela Ross, director of the Indianapolis Archdiocese’s Office of Marriage and Family Life. “It just makes sense for them to be here for the congress!”


Ross serves on the NEC planning team for the congress’s family track.

What to expect at the National Eucharistic Congress​

“We’ve tried to think of everything to make attending the National Eucharistic Congress as easy as possible for families,” she said, including offering free admission for children ages 12 and younger traveling with their family.

Ross spoke with The Criterion, Indianapolis’ archdiocesan newspaper, about the experience families can look forward to at the congress — and how families can prepare and be involved, whether or not they attend.

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National Eucharistic Congress promises 'profound impact' for families

Catholics will come to Indianapolis in the tens of thousands for the National Eucharistic Congress July 17-21 -- some as individuals, some as couples, some as groups. And some will come as families. "The church is a family of families," said Gabriela Ross, director of the Indianapolis...

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