On Saturday, March 29, 2025, the Diocese of Venice will join together for “Becoming Eucharistic Missionaries,” a day-long Eucharistic Conference in recognition and the third and final year of the National Eucharistic Revival, and the Jubilee Year 2025, “Pilgrims of Hope.” The day will be an experience of tremendous faith, and a time of great joy! All are welcome.
The Eucharistic Conference is taking place at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Check-in starts at 7:30 a.m. and Mass, celebrated by Bishop Frank J. Dewane, begins at 8:30 a.m.
The day will feature a keynote address from Dr. Scott Hahn, an internationally renowned author and speaker who is a convert to Catholicism. The title of his talk is “Hearts Burning, Eyes Open: Lessons from Jesus on the Road to Emmaus.”
Following the keynote, there will be sessions offered in English and Spanish. Additional speakers include Kimberly Hahn, Mary Ann Wiesinger Puig, and Andrés Arango. Private Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be offered following Mass and continue throughout the day. Confession will be offered during the lunch session.
The Conference will conclude with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. Catholic vendors and exhibitors will be on-site throughout the day.
The cost for the Conference is $35 and includes lunch (clergy and religious are free). Space is limited and pre-registration is suggested at https://dioceseofvenice.org/eucharistic-congress/. For more information, contact Jim Gontis at 941-486-4754 or gontis@dioceseofvenice.org.
