WASHINGTON — A new study from an Italian researcher that analyzes the blood on the Shroud of Turin argues that the stains are consistent with the torture and crucifixion of Jesus Christ as described in the Gospels. Giulio Fanti, a professor of mechanical and thermal measurements at the University of Padua, claims that a macroscopic […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher looks back at his time leading a diocesan pilgrimage to Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress.
They traveled to Indianapolis to participate in the 10th National Eucharistic Congress, spending five days immersed in prayer, adoration, conversation and community. Now back in Buffalo, those who traveled as the Diocese of Buffalo delegation are exploring how they’ll share their takeaways with local Catholics. “I think as we go back, it’s important to acknowledge […]
It may be a cliché, but it’s true in this case. “The family that prays together, stays together,” said Steve Quebral, who led his family of five to the National Eucharistic Congress. The Amherst family joined others from The Buffalo Diocese on a bus trip to Indianapolis for the July 17-21 gathering. There was no […]
On July 20, Bishop Robert Barron brought his familiar approach to theology to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The founder of Word on Fire media organization, certainly fired up the crowd of 50,000 people participating in the National Eucharistic Congress. Opening his talk by name checking fellow speaker Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus on the […]
The National Eucharistic Congress drew a cross section of Americans to Indianapolis to pray, listen and experience the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ. From Buffalo came a small group of young adults with open hearts and hungry souls seemingly guided by the Holy Spirit. The pilgrimage strengthened them as they returned home […]
Throughout the five-day National Eucharistic Congress, nationally-known speakers joined with bishops and one astronaut to speak witness to the faith. Gloria Purvis, author, commentator and host of her own podcast, spoke July 20 about an issue that doesn’t get enough attention within the Church – racism. A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Purvis joined the […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The National Eucharistic Congress drew to a close on Sunday, July 21. Close to 60,000 people gathered to hear from Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, pro-prefect for the Section of Evangelization of Dicastery for Evangelization.
INDIANAPOLIS — Three Buffalo seminarians jumped at the opportunity to participate in several Masses held at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. Joseph Graham, Lorenzo Quebral and Andrew Erdman spent five days in 80-degree heat wearing black cassocks to serve at some of the daily liturgies. “We were ushers in the 4 o’clock English Mass […]
INDIANAPOLIS — On Saturday, July 20, participants of the National Eucharistic Congress witnessed a eucharistic procession through downtown Indianapolis. That evening, they heard from speakers Bishop Robert Barron, Gloria Purvis and actor Jonathan Roumie. Matt Maher provided that nights music.
