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Impact of a Pilgrimage: Christina Young
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Impact of a Pilgrimage: Fr. Zak Boazman
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Registration is closed. For inquiries about waiting list availability, email [email protected] or call 405-438-0273.
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Journey with Archbishop Coakley and fellow pilgrims!
From July 17-21, 2024, 80,000+ Catholics will gather in Indianapolis, Indiana, to celebrate the first National Eucharistic Congress in 83 Years.* Will you be there?
For more information about the Congress, visit the National Eucharistic Congress official website.
For more information about our pilgrimage, keep reading below.
*The last National Eucharistic Congress was held in New Orleans in 1938. -
Special Invitation from Archbishop Coakley
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
At all times, Jesus is present among us in the Eucharist – body and blood, soul and divinity. The salvation offered in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is nothing less than sharing in the communion of love among the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. There is no greater gift God could give us.As we live out our call to make missionary disciples, we must draw near to our Lord in the Real Presence of the Eucharist, the “source and summit of our Christian life” (CCC 1324), that is, the soul of our entire apostolate.
I want to invite you to “put out into the deep” and encounter Jesus in the Eucharist by attending the first National Eucharistic Congress in 83 years! I’ve prayed throughout my time as archbishop that there may be a “new Pentecost” in our archdiocese, and I firmly believe that this gathering of the faithful is a tremendous opportunity for the people of our archdiocese to respond to the invitations of the Holy Spirit in our lives.May we be enriched by the revival and return to our parishes equipped to respond generously and courageously to all those in our archdiocese who hunger for an encounter with the Lord.
Please join me as we journey to Indianapolis for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress from July 16-22, 2024! We are blessed to have the opportunity to attend this landmark event for the Church in the United States so that we may respond to the Lord’s call for each of us to “go and make disciples."Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Paul S. Coakley
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ItineraryTuesday, July 16
- Depart OKC, 7 a.m.
- Arrive in St. Louis that afternoon
- Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis (the "New Cathedral")
- Check into hotel
- Dinner with Archbishop Coakley
Wednesday, July 17- Mass at the Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France (the "Old Cathedral"), 7:00 a.m.
- Depart St. Louis, 9 a.m.
- Arrive in Indianapolis that afternoon
- Check in at hotel
- Opening Procession, 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 18- July 21- See full NEC Revival Schedule HERE.
Sunday, July 21- Final Congress Revival Session, 9 a.m.
- Closing Mass, 10 a.m.
- Depart Indianapolis directly following
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Pricing
Register as an individual:
Occupancy Total Cost Quad/triple $799.00 Double $999.00 Single $1,599.00
Individual Registration - Registration is closed. For inquiries about waiting list availability, email [email protected] or call 405-438-0273.
Register with your family or friends:
Occupancy Total Cost (per person) Family / Group of 4
*Save $497 total$674.75
(per person)Family / Group of 3
*Save $99 total$766.00
(per person)Couple
*Save $99 total$949.50
(per person)
Family / Group Registration - Registration is closed. For inquiries about waiting list availability, email [email protected] or call 405-438-0273.
Non-refundable deposit due at time of registration.
Full and final payment is due by/on April 1, 2024.
Scholarships Available! — Scholarship applications are now closed. Decisions regarding scholarship allocations will be communicated to applicants by March 15, 2024.
Please consider donating to the Blessed Carlo Acutis Eucharistic Congress Scholarship Fund to assist other individuals and families in joining the pilgrimage. Click here to submit a donation. (link may not work in Safari on MacOS) Donations of any size are appreciated!
For questions, please contact the Department of Evangelization and Discipleship by emailing Tracy Kinealy at [email protected].* Note: Ticket purchases made directly through the NEC website do not include the Diocesan Discount nor hotel accommodations.
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2-Step Registration Process
- Follow the links to register as an INDIVIDUAL or a GROUP. Complete the registration process on the TravelJoy platform, facilitated by AA Travel.
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Once your registration and deposit are submitted, you will see a confirmation message page with our diocesan code and instructions for obtaining your NEC event pass on the official National Eucharistic Congress website.
At this time, we can only guarantee use of the diocesan code to those participants who register for our archdiocesan pilgrimage, due to the limited number of spots.
Frequently Asked Questions: Our Pilgrimage
What if I want to join the archdiocesan pilgrimage but make my own travel arrangements instead of riding the motorcoach?Those wishing to join the archdiocesan pilgrimage but travel on their own may register for the standard packages, at the same cost, because they will still need hotel accommodations, transportation between the hotel and Congress events and other inclusions of the package.What is the difference between individual and group registrations?
Group registration is intended for multiple travelers (a couple or group of family members/friends) who are committed to joining the pilgrimage and sharing a room at the time of registration. One payment method per group will be used for deposits and installment payments, if selected.
Individual registration is intended for travelers wishing to register only themselves at the time of registration. Individual travelers may select whether they would like to room by themselves (single occupancy) or with 1-3 fellow pilgrims of the same gender (double, triple or quad occupancy). Individual registrants may request a preferred roommate if they know of another individual registrant joining the pilgrimage. We will make every effort to assign you to a room with your preferred roommates. One payment method per traveler will be used for deposits and installment payments, if selected.If I register as an individual, can I convert my registration into a group registration?
Due to the separate registration processes for individuals and groups, we are unable to convert an individual registration to a group registration. However, if your group completes individual registrations, we will make every effort to assign you to a room with your preferred roommates.
May people from other dioceses join this pilgrimage?
Pilgrims registering with someone from the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City are welcome to join us on the pilgrimage.
From December 1, 2023, to February 15, 2024, registration is prioritized for members of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. After February 15, 2024, registration will be opened to other dioceses.
What is the National Eucharistic Congress?
The National Eucharistic Congress is
. . . the continuation of a legacy.
. . . the beginning of a new chapter for the Church in the United States.
. . . our national "Emmaus moment."
Frequently Asked Questions: The NEC
What should I expect during the event?The National Eucharistic Congress programming includes general sessions, catechetical sessions, and breakouts, featuring the best of today’s Catholic speakers and theologians. There will be evening concerts and entertainment. Most importantly, this Congress will provide a one-of-a-kind encounter with Jesus Christ and the Church through the Sacraments.
Will there be specific tracks or relevant content for me at the National Eucharistic Congress?Yes! We will have a variety of talks and special events tailored to all vocations and walks of life. Visit eucharisticcongress.org/tracks to learn more.Will translations be available and in what languages?
Yes, the languages offered will be based on the attendee information provided in registration. More information will be made available closer to July 2024.
Will there be low-gluten hosts available?Yes, there will be low-gluten hosts or a celiac chalice available at all daily Masses hosted by the National Eucharistic Congress.
For more information about the congress, visit the National Eucharistic Congress FAQs page.
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Promotional Resources
To share information about our archdiocesan pilgrimage with others, you are welcome to use the following resources:
Download the flyer (English) HERE. Descargue el folleto (en español) AQUÍ.
If you would like additional materials for promoting the Congress to your parish and/or ministry groups, we encourage you to utilize the resources provided by the NEC.