Father Schmitz offered his wisdom on a number of topics — especially evangelization and the importance of Eucharist.

Hundreds of priests, around 100 bishops and several cardinals concelebrated the morning Mass in Lucas Oil Stadium July 18 — a liturgy that kicked off the first full day of National Eucharistic Congress that had officially opened the evening prior with a revival centered around a beautiful Holy Hour.

Children of Vatican employees began their summer holidays at a new outdoor sports area and pool as part of an annual summer program.

Nearly 100 travelers from the Archdiocese of Baltimore arrived in Indianapolis July 17 to participate in the National Eucharistic Congress, looking to revel in the shared joy of the culmination of a three-year faith journey.

Silence filled Lucas Oil Stadium as tens of thousands of people dropped to their knees to adore Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament as the long-anticipated National Eucharistic Congress officially got underway on the evening of July 17 in Indianapolis.