Introduced Version
SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION No. _____
DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOLUTION
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the 10th National
Eucharistic Congress.
BROWN L, CHARBONNEAU
, read first time and referred to Committee on
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SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION No. _____
1 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the 10th
2 National Eucharistic Congress.
3 Whereas, The first Eucharistic Congress, held in Lille,
4 France, in 1881, was international in scope and launched a
5 movement of Eucharistic Congresses worldwide, including
6 many held in the United States from 1895 until 1941, which
7 united clergy and laity everywhere in worship;
8 Whereas, World War II disrupted plans for congresses the
9 world over and although International Congresses resumed in
10 1952, a National Congress has not been held in the United
11 States since 1941;
12 Whereas, The 10th National Eucharistic Congress (the
13 "Congress") will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, beginning on
14 July 17, 2024, and will mark the first National Eucharistic
15 Congress in the United States in 83 years;
16 Whereas, Indianapolis was chosen as the host location for
17 the Congress due to its ideal location, first-rate amenities, and
18 peerless Hoosier hospitality;
19 Whereas, The Congress seeks to fulfill the vision of the
20 Eucharistic Revival, started in 2022, to rekindle a living faith
21 in the hearts of Catholics across America, with up to 80,000
22 attendees expected to gather in Indianapolis over the course of
23 five days;
24 Whereas, The Congress will begin with the convergence of
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1 four pilgrimage routes in Indianapolis from their origins in San
2 Francisco, California, Brownsville, Texas, New Haven,
3 Connecticut, and Lake Itasca, Minnesota;
4 Whereas, The Congress will feature breakout, impact, and
5 revival sessions organized with an array of themes, tailored to
6 various audiences, and featuring leading speakers from around
7 the globe; and
8 Whereas, It is fitting for the Indiana General Assembly to
9 recognize the honor of the State of Indiana in hosting this
10 historic gathering: Therefore,
11 Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly
12 of the State of Indiana, the House of Representatives
13 concurring:
14 SECTION 1. That the Indiana General Assembly
15 recognizes the 10th National Eucharistic Congress.
16 SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Senate is hereby directed
17 to transmit copies of this Resolution to Senator Liz Brown for
18 final distribution.
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