Ride & save
Skip parking hassles – take the CATS Blue Line light rail straight to the Convention Center (3rd Street Station). On Saturdays, trains run every 15 minutes from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. Round-trip fare for adults is just $4.40 (discounts for kids, seniors, and riders with disabilities). More info »
Get in line (smartly!)
Confessions and the Adoration Chapel are now upstairs in a larger, quieter space. Confessions (English & Spanish) open at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Extra priests will be available, but lines may still be long. Tip: English speakers – try going during the Spanish program (12:30-2:30 p.m.); Spanish speakers – during the English program (3-5 p.m.).
Lunch in the sun
Enjoy expanded concessions all day in Richardson Ballroom Food Court and Hall C. Or take your meal outside – soak up sunshine on the terrace, relax by the fountains on College Street, or picnic at The Green across the street (kids will love the quirky sculptures!).
Note for moms
Two private nursing rooms are available: one near Richardson Ballroom B and one across from Room W211. Each has seating, a stool, refrigerator and lockable doors. Strollers, baby bags and bottles are welcome inside the Convention Center.
Express yourself
Snap a selfie with “Pope Leo” at the photo booth (Concourse A), mark your parish home on our “Where are you from?” map, and share a message on the interactive Jubilee Year Wall of Hope upstairs.
Friday = date night
Kick off the Eucharistic Congress with music, film, food and fun! Friday night features a praise & worship concert with Matt Maher, a special screening of a movie about Carlo Acutis (“the Millennial Saint”), plus concessions and a cash bar. Doors open at 5 p.m., program begins 6:45 p.m. More info »
Bring a bottle, save a buck
Outside drinks aren’t allowed, but you don’t have to keep buying water. Purchase one bottled water ($4 each), then refill it all day at the free refill stations located near every restroom. Stay hydrated without overspending.
Shop the Hall
Hall C is packed with more than 100 Catholic exhibitors offering books, art, gifts and unique merchandise. Take time to explore, and check out the full list of vendors ahead of time: goeucharist.com/exhibitors
Find your quiet spot
The Eucharistic Congress is one of the largest Catholic gatherings in the Southeast, but you can still find peaceful places to recharge. The Adoration Chapel (Upper Level) is often calmer around lunchtime. Outdoors, the College Street fountains and The Green park across the street offer space to relax.
Don’t miss these moments
• Eucharistic Procession: Saturday at 9 a.m., beginning outside St. Peter Catholic Church on South Tryon Street. Find a place along the route and join in as Bishop Martin passes by carrying the Blessed Sacrament. More info »
• Closing Mass: Saturday at 5:30 p.m. in Hall A-B. This Mass fulfills your Sunday obligation, with Bishop Martin preaching the homily.
At GoEucharist.com:
Find the full schedule of events, speaker profiles, Eucharistic procession instructions, FAQs and more.
— Catholic News Herald
FAMILY TRACK - NEW!
FAMILY TRACK - NEW!Join us for our first-ever Family Track at the Eucharistic Congress on Saturday, Sept. 9, entitled: “To Jesus Through the Family: A Close-Up Encounter with Our Church for Families.” Parents can choose to attend the 1-hour track as a family at two different start times. This will allow them to experience other aspects of the Congress as well.
Preregistration is highly encouraged to reserve a spot for the session you choose.
Please note: The Family Track will take the place of the former Children’s Track. There will be no Children’s or Middle School tracks this year. Parent(s) will attend the Family Track together with their children. Also, wristbands will not be used for the Family Track. Simply show up at your selected time.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
This year’s Eucharistic Congress features a special program just for you! Join us for Adoration, confession and a keynote presentation by Paul George. Pre-registration is encouraged.
SPECIAL NEEDS TRACK
The 2023 Eucharistic Congress will feature a Special Needs Track from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Learn more and sign up for the new Family Track, as well as the separate high school and special needs tracks: https://goeucharist.com/youth-special-needs-tracks/