Eucharistic Congress Program Guide Schedule of the Days Events What if I have Special Needs? Following months of unique and meaningful opportunities to celebration the Catholic faith planned throughout the Sesquicentennial Jubilee Year, the diocesan faith journey will reach a pinnacle on the campus of the University of Notre Dame with the Eucharistic Congress. This day-long event is a diocesan-wide gathering to publicly and joyfully witness to and celebrate the Catholic faith. Scheduled for Aug. 18, the Eucharistic Congress will offer many religious activities and exhibits. Beginning at 10 a.m. with an ecumenical prayer service at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, the events offered include two sessions of workshops for adults, young adults and teens, hourly recitation of the rosary at the grotto, confessions indoors and outdoors under yellow umbrellas, eucharistic adoration, Stations of the Cross and several family activities. The annual junior high confirmation rally will take place during the congress as well as the chance to see exhibits of parish photos and student artwork. This faith-affirming day will culminate in a closing liturgy for the entire diocese, with Bishop John M. D’Arcy as the main celebrant, at the Joyce Athletic Conference Center, beginning with a prelude at 4 p.m. There is no charge to participate in the Eucharistic Congress, but a freewill donation will gladly be accepted to offset the costs of the day. There will be lunch available for purchase on campus as well as picnic areas for families and parishes to gather.

An invitation from Bishop John M. D'Arcy My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, This year we celebrate the Sesquicentennial Jubilee of our beloved Fort Wayne-South Bend diocese. During the 150th Anniversary of the founding of the diocese, we pause to honor the many persons who sacrificed so much to bring our Catholic faith to northern Indiana, and we eagerly prepare our hearts for “the new springtime of hope,” envisioned by the late Pope John Paul II for the church. We are invited to contemplate the face of Christ with Mary, his mother, the patroness of our diocese, our country and, indeed, all of America. The highlight of our jubilee celebration will be a Eucharistic Congress on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007. It is my fervent hope that all the faithful of our diocese will pilgrimage to the University of Notre Dame in South Bend for a day of spiritual joy and renewal. A plenary indulgence will be given to all those who make this pilgrimage if they fulfill the usual obligations. On the beautiful campus of Notre Dame, a place dedicated to Mary, the mother of God, families, single persons, religious and clergy will enjoy a day marked with inspiring talks, catechesis and instruction, the rosary, Stations of the Cross, reconciliation, music, art from the parishes, high schools and colleges, eucharistic adoration and much more. There will be something for everyone to renew hearts and spirits in Christ whose “steadfast love endures forever.” I have requested there be no Masses, weddings, funerals, reconciliation or athletic/school activities in the parishes and high schools of the diocese that Saturday, Aug. 18, in order that everyone will be free to come together for one magnificent liturgy at the conclusion of the day in the Joyce Center at Notre Dame. Naturally, all regular Masses will be celebrated on Sunday, Aug. 19. I personally invite each and every one of you to join me for this wonderful event, a day of the highest significance in our diocese. Let us all come together, Aug. 18, to “Behold the Face of Christ: His Steadfast Love Endures Forever.” With every best wish and prayer, I remain Sincerely yours in our Lord, Most Reverend John M. D’Arcy

Schedule of Days Events 9:30 – Noon Information Table — Joyce Center 10 a.m. Ecumenical Prayer Service — Basilica of the Sacred Heart 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. Workshops — Session I 11:30 – 2 p.m. Lunch on your own (picnic or food for purchase) 2 - 3 p.m. Workshops — Session II 4 p.m. Prelude for Celebration of the Holy Eucharist — Joyce Center 4:30 p.m. Celebration of the Holy Eucharist at the Joyce Center. Doors open at 3:30 pm. Overflow seating available in the adjacent fieldhouse where the Mass will be televised on closed-circuit TV. 6:30 p.m. Bishop D’Arcy’s Birthday Reception — Joyce Center Fieldhouse Ongoing events: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Alumni Hall 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Continuous Rosary at the Grotto led by various groups. The last rosary will begin at 3 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Stations of the Cross can be prayed on your own throughout the day, either in the Basilica or around St. Mary Lake. 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tours on your own of Snite Museum 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Catholic Art Exhibit — Joyce Center. Photographic exhibit of diocesan parish artwork with exhibits from diocesan high school and college art departments. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Reconciliation — There will be 45 reconciliation sites located throughout the campus. Five sites will be located in the Basilica. Bilingual confessors will be available.

What if I have special needs? We hope you can join us for the Eucharistic Congress. Notre Dame is a “walking campus.” There will be shuttle buses available primarily to assist those who, for any reason, have difficulty walking. The buses will travel around the perimeter of the campus on a regular schedule, stopping as close as possible to campus buildings hosting jubilee events and activities. Shuttle bus stops will be clearly marked. Walking will still be required from the shuttle bus stop to the jubilee event. Shuttle bus transportation will also be provided from the parking areas to the shuttle bus stops closest to the campus buildings hosting jubilee events and activities. Accessible seating will be available at the basilica for the Ecumenical Prayer Service and at the Joyce Center for the closing liturgy. Wheelchairs can be reserved/rented for the day by calling: Alick Home Medical 17187 State Road 23 South Bend, IN (574) 273-6000 Wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis, but Alick Home Medical has enough on hand to accommodate those needing wheelchairs for Notre Dame football games. Individuals calling Alick Home Medical can make arrangements with them concerning delivery of rental wheelchairs. If you require additional assistance, please contact your local parish community.