The Eucharistic Congress will be held from May 23 to 25 at St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church in Somerset, New Jersey

As part of the golden jubilee preparations of the Diocese of Chicago, thousands of faithful, including bishops, priests, religious, and laypeople, will participate in the Eucharistic Congress. The presence of renowned spiritual leaders adds to the significance of the event.

Major Archbishop Mar Raphael Thattil of the Syro-Malabar Church, Bishop Mar Joy Alappatt of the Diocese of Chicago, the first bishop of the Syro-Malabar Diocese of Chicago, Mar Jacob Angadiath, and renowned preacher and director of Mount Carmel Retreat Center in India, Fr. Daniel Poovannathil, will be among the key participants. Prominent speakers such as Dr. Scott Hahn, Dr. Lawrence Feingold, and Alex Gotay will also take part.

Dr. Scott Hahn, a former Presbyterian minister who converted to Catholicism in 1986, is a globally recognized speaker and renowned author on Sacred Scripture and Catholic faith. Dr. Lawrence Feingold is a professor of theology at Ave Maria University, specializing in the theology and philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas, the relationship between nature and grace, and the Jewish heritage of the Catholic faith. Alex Gotay is an inspiring speaker known for his engaging and humor-filled presentations that resonate with youth worldwide.

The Eucharistic Congress is being organized under the leadership of  Vicar Generals Very Rev. Frs. John Meleppuram, Thomas Kadukapillil, and Thomas Mulavanal; Chancellor Very Rev. Fr. George Danavelil; Procurator Very Rev. Fr. Kurian Neduvelichalunkal; Vice Chancellor Rev. Fr. Johnson Kovoor; and DYA Director Rev. Fr. Melvin Paul.

This gathering of faith, hope, and love is an opportunity to deepen understanding of the essence and foundation of the Catholic faith— the Eucharist. The Congress will also serve as a platform to share Eucharistic miracles and numerous testimonies of healing.

The Eucharistic Congress will feature Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, teachings, discussions, workshops, a Eucharistic procession with over a thousand participants, and an exhibition of Eucharistic miracles.

Since the first International Eucharistic Congress in 1881, such gatherings have been organized worldwide, both internationally and nationally, fostering deeper study and spiritual renewal among the faithful. On November 28, 1897, Pope Leo XIII declared St. Paschal Baylon the patron of Eucharistic Congresses and associations.

The 2025 Syro-Malabar Diocese Eucharistic Congress is set to be a unique opportunity for faith and spiritual awakening.