Diocesan Eucharistic Congress

As part of the Eucharistic Revival, the Diocese of St. Cloud will be hosting a Eucharistic Congress Sept. 7-9, 2023.

This three-day event kicks off Sept. 7, the Feast of St. Cloud, and is meant to both strengthen the faithful and serve as an invitation to show and learn more about who we are as Catholics.

Thursday, Sept. 7 – Clergy retreat (by invitation only)
A day of revival for diocesan clergy with Dr. Tim O’Malley, author of “Becoming Eucharistic People.”

Friday, Sept. 8 – diocesan-wide retreat
Seven Dolors Church, Albany
A daylong retreat featuring Dr. Tim O’Malley, author of “Becoming Eucharistic People,” along with Mass, prayer, personal reflection time, small and large group discussions, a shared meal and fellowship. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. with the program from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., followed by Mass. Registration fee of $15 to help offset the cost of lunch and materials. To register, visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RevivalRetreat2023. 

Saturday, Sept. 9 – All-diocese family-friendly event
Lake George, St. Cloud
Daily Mass at 8 a.m., eucharistic procession around the lake, eucharistic adoration and confession. Dr. Tim O’Malley will give several addresses throughout the day. SONAR will provide music. Eucharistic Word and Art display, service learning and opportunities, kids’ activities, inflatables, food trucks, Benediction, the Divine Mercy Chaplet and a multicultural procession to St. Mary’s Cathedral with Mass at 4 p.m. followed by the St. Mary’s annual block party.