CHARLOTTE — Encouraged by Bishop Peter Jugis, parishes across the Diocese of Charlotte are offering modest parish-based Eucharistic Congresses this year in light of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
St. Patrick Cathedral kicked off its congress Sept. 11 with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and a talk by Father Joseph Matlak, administrator of St. Basil the Great Eastern Catholic Parish in Charlotte and chaplain of Charlotte Catholic High School.
A candlelight Eucharistic Procession led by Bishop Jugis followed the talk by Father Matlak. More than 125 people joined in the procession.
A Holy Hour of Reparation led by Deacon Brian McNulty followed the Eucharistic Procession.
Nocturnal Adoration was offered through 7:30 a.m. Sept. 12.
In lieu of the large diocesan-wide event that brings together as many as 15,000 Catholics to the Charlotte Convention Center each year, Bishop Peter Jugis encourages the faithful across the Diocese of Charlotte to mark this year’s Eucharistic Congress weekend, Sept. 11-12, with local celebrations where possible.
Find an event near you or how you can participate in the Eucharistic Congress at home in our special section.
Bishop Jugis will celebrate a votive Mass of the Most Holy Eucharist at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, and again at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at St. Patrick Cathedral, located at 1621 Dilworth Road East in Charlotte.
Because seating in the cathedral is extremely limited, both Masses will be streamed live for the faithful to attend virtually.
The 5:30 p.m. Saturday Mass will be livestreamed to the Diocese of Charlotte's YouTube channel., and the 12:30 p.m.Sunday Mass will be livestreamed on the cathedral's website.
— SueAnn Howell, Catholic News Herald. (Photos by SueAnn Howell and James Sarkis)
