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International Eucharistic Congress 2012
The 50th International Eucharistic Congress is a week long programme of events, linking faith and culture, with a particular focus on the gathering of people of every nation, language and way of life around the table of the Lord. We are busy preparing a programme which will offer a wide range of possibilities.
The opening ceremony of the Congress will be celebrated in the afternoon of Sunday 10thJune 2012 (The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of the Lord).
The key events of the IEC2012 programme will include the daily sessions of catechesis given by Bishops from different parts of the world, as well as testimonies offered by Christians who have a story of faith to share.
Provisional Programme of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress
IEC2012 will provide a rich and varied programme for those who intend to participate for the entire week, while facilitating those who wish to participate for just one day in selecting the thematic element which speaks most immediately to their own need or faith journey.
Daily Themes and Celebrations
Below are the principal daily themes and celebrations of the Congress. Details of keynote speakers and celebrants are still being finalised. These will be announced when they have been confirmed.
All of the events from June 10th to 16th inclusive will take place at the RDS, and the closing liturgy, known as the Statio Orbis, will take place in Croke Park Stadium.
Exact times of celebrations will be announced later.
| Sunday 10th June |
Corpus Christi. Opening Liturgy. Papal Legate |
| Monday 11th June | Exploring and Celebrating our Communion through Baptism. Morning Mass by Language Groups. Principal Liturgy: Ecumenical Liturgy of Word and Water |
| Tuesday 12th June |
Exploring and Celebrating the Communion of Marriage and Family. Family Day |
| Wednesday 13th June |
Exploring and Celebrating Ministry – Ordained and Lay. Placing our gifts at the |
| Thursday 14th June | Exploring the Challenge of Restoring Communion through Justice and Reconciliation. Liturgy of Reconciliation |
| Friday 15th June | Exploring Suffering and its Potential to Exclude and Isolate People. Celebrating Communion through Healing. Mass with Anointing of the Sick |
| Saturday 16th June | Exploring and Celebrating the Word of God which Nourishes our Communion Mary as a “hearer of the Word” par excellence |
| Sunday 17th June | Closing Liturgy – Statio Orbis |
The Daily Programme
The daily schedule is as follows:
| Morning | Morning Prayer Workshops Exhibition Prayer Space Events in the Youth Space |
Main Hall Complex |
| Afternoon | Catechesis Testimonies Celebration of the Eucharist Other Major Liturgies |
Arena |
| Evening | Cultural Events | Main Hall Complex |
There may be slight variations in the above schedule to cater for the requirements of certain specific programme events. These will be clearly shown in the definitive programme.
See http://www.iec2012.ie/ for more details.