Two major events planned for next month in the Archdiocese

2005 Eucharistic Congress

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has planned a closing celebration of the Year of the Eucharist, the 2005 Eucharistic Congress, to be held October 7-8 at the St. Paul RiverCentre. A Eucharistic Congress is a gathering of the faithful to celebrate and honor this great sacrament, the source and summit of Christian life. Keynote presentations will be given by noted Catholic authors Dr. Scott Hahn, Jeff Cavins, and the apostle of the Divine Mercy messages to St. Faustina, Fr. George Kosicki. All are invited to attend. For more information visit www.theheartofjesus.org, or call: (651) 488-YOTE.

2005 Charismatic Renewal Conference

On October 7-9, 2005, Bishops from four states who have had close contact with the Catholic Charismatic Renewal are gathering at the Earle Brown Heritage Center in Minneapolis to share their reflections and insights about the Renewal. The conference entitled, "Bishops Speak to the Renewal,” will offer fresh direction, encouragement and adjustment. Their observations will enable participants to more fully respond to the Lord's call to His people.

Saturday's sessions include parallel tracks specifically designed for the laity, priests and deacons, along with a special morning forum for religious women. Bishops who will be speaking are: Bishop Sam Jacobs, Louisiana; Archbishop Harry J. Flynn, St. Paul/Mpls.; Bishop Thomas J. Flanagan, Texas; and Bishop Robert J. Hermann, Missouri. For more information, email: joleneccro@usfamily.net or call (621) 721-2543. Sponsored by the Minnesota Catholic Charismatic Renewal Office, Minneapolis.