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EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS From Sept. 23 to 25 hundreds of the faithful of the Diocese of Paterson attended the three-day Eucharistic Congress in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson held in English and Spanish. Archbishop Rino Fisichella, pro-prefect for the Section of New Evangelization of the Dicastery for Evangelization in Rome, gave several reflections. The Eucharist is “the presence of the risen Christ, a symbol of salvation to the world” that “calls all of us to new life for the transformation of the world and sanctification of humanity,” he said.
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Faithful draw nearer to Christ at Eucharistic Congress
BODY OF CHRIST Catholics are encouraged to deepen their understanding of and devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist and strengthen their relationship with Him. See below for more photos. -
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Why a year of the eucharist?On Jan. 9, 2022, the Diocese of Paterson inaugurated a Year of the Eucharist. The purpose of this year is to promote a renewed appreciation, understanding, and devotion of the Eucharist. This will be achieved using various catechetical, liturgical, and pastoral components on the diocesan and parish level. The highlight of the Year of the Eucharist was the Diocesan Eucharistic Congress Sept. 23-25.
USCCB - The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the ChurchDaily Holy Hour - The Catholic Hour - Bishop Sheen
"We are One Body"
Year of the Eucharist
Parish Toolkit
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year of the eucharist special dates
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"The Eucharist is 'the source and summit of the Christian life.' 'The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himself, our Pasch.'" -
Catechism of the Catholic Church 1324
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Sunday, January 9, 2022
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord- Official kick-off of the year, observed at the parish level.
Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ- On Saturday evening each parish will have a Holy Hour and/or Eucharistic Procession simultaneously at 8 PM.
- A novena of Video reflections on the Eucharist will be published leading up to June 18
September 23-25, 2022Eucharistic Congress with Archbishop Fisichella at Cathedral- See flyer above for schedule
Solemnity of Christ the King- End of the year to be marked on the parish level
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bishop's column
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December 8Dec. 8 was an opportunity to experience the unity which we share as members of the Universal Church, the “One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic” Church. We have such an opportunity, to be united with the “mystical Body of Christ” each time we celebrate the Mass, as we believe that full, active participation in the celebration of the Eucharist (a.k.a. “Mass”), Read More...Read More
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