At the time of registration with the National Eucharistic Congress, accessibility accommodations can be requested. This includes:

• Audio Assistance
• Disability Assistance
• Sign Language Interpreter
• Visual Assistance

At the time of registration, participants may also note a dietary restriction or food allergy.

The registration form also invites participants to communicate any serious medical conditions they should be aware of onsite.

Questions regarding accessibility can be directed to the National Eucharistic Congress: eucharisticcongress.org.

Reserving a room is an optional step after purchasing a full-event pass. Full-event pass purchases will be provided access to a block of rooms reserved by our diocese. For any issues with reserving hotel rooms from the diocesan block, contact [email protected].

Note: lodging is an additional cost on top of registration. Room costs range from $175 to $189 per night.

(Alternatively, pilgrims may choose to find their own lodging arrangements. Be advised that most or all hotels around Congress venues have already been reserved by the National Eucharistic Congress and are unavailable.) 

Below, we address some FAQs specific to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. General information about the National Eucharistic Congress, including full event info and FAQs, can be found at at eucharisticcongress.org. 

Q: Are discounted passes still available through the Diocese of Fort Wayne-Soutb Bend? 
A: No. At this time, full-event and day passes can be purchased directly from eucharisticcongress.org. 

Q: Can I travel with a parish group?
A: Some parishes throughout our diocese purchased bulk passes and are organizing a group. Contact parishes near you to see if this is offered and if any openings remain. 

Q. Is the diocese offering transportation:
A: No. Transportation is to be determined by each individual or group. 

Q: Can I lodge with the diocese?
A: Yes. Reserving a room in one of our diocesan blocks is an optional step after purchasing a full-event pass. Those who purchase a full-event pass from the National Eucharistic Congress will be provided access to a block of rooms reserved by our diocese. Note: lodging is an additional cost on top of registration. Room costs range from $175 to $189 per night.

Additional diocesan-specific questions? Email us at [email protected]. General questions can be directed to the National Eucharistic Congress. 

Full-event and day passes can be purchased from the National Eucharistic Congress website: eucharisticcongress.org. This includes options for individuals, families, clergy, groups, etc. (Discounted passes through the diocese are no longer available.) 

Purchase passes

Passing and lodging for youth groups:

Youth group members and youth group leaders (and chaperones) can purchase discounted passes from eucharisticcongress.org.

In addition, youth can purchase an all-inclusive package from Marian University which includes housing at Marian, all food, transportation between the conference and Marian, and a pass for the full Congress. For more information and to register, go to here

Alternatively, youth groups can make use of the Diocesan-reserved block of hotel lodging. Email [email protected] to receive the link to diocesan-reserved lodging.