Bishop Koenig talks to people at lunch during the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, October 5, 2024. Photo/Don Blake
With such beautiful weather and backdrop at the convention center in Ocean City, Maryland, Oct. 5, more than 2,000 people had time to pray, eat and relax during the Diocese of Wilmington Eucharistic Congress at the bayside facility in the Eastern Shore beach town.
A full agenda accounted for most of the allotted time, but people found a way to take a break near the water and wander around the exhibitor’s hall.
The opening prayer came at 10 a.m. and the concluding Mass ended shortly before 6 p.m. with breakout sessions, a film and lunch in between.
The keynote address was presented by Archbishop Richard Henning, the soon-to-be leader of the Archdiocese of Boston.
Bishop Koenig blesses the host during closing Mass at the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, October 5, 2024. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Koenig blesses the host during closing Mass at the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, October 5, 2024. Photo/Don Blake
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Bishop Koenig delivers the homily during closing Mass at the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, October 5, 2024. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Koenig delivers his homily during closing Mass at the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, October 5, 2024. Photo/Don Blake
Father Bill Trader, O.Praem., left, and Father John McVoy, chat during a break near the bay in Ocean City, Maryland. Dialog Photo/Don Blake
People have lunch on the steps near the bay during the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, October 5, 2024. Photo/Don Blake
A sister takes a break on the dock of the bay during the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, October 5, 2024. Photo/Don Blake
People have lunch on the dock of the bay during the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, October 5, 2024. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Koenig talks to people at lunch during the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, October 5, 2024. Photo/Don Blake
Keynote speaker Archbishop Richard Henning speaks during the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Bishop Koenig holds the monstrance at opening prayer during the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, October 5, 2024. Photo/Don Blake
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Bishop Koenig blessing the Eucharist at opening prayer during the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, October 5, 2024. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Koenig prays at opening prayer during the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, October 5, 2024. Photo/Don Blake
The faithful pray during closing Mass at the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, October 5, 2024. Photo/Don Blake
Diocesan priests pray during closing Mass at the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, October 5, 2024. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Koenig processes to the altar during closing Mass at the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, October 5, 2024. Photo/Don Blake
Baltimore Auxiliary Bishop Bruce Lewandowski, left, and Bishop Malooly process to the altar during closing Mass at the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Dialog photo/Don Blake
The choir rehearses. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Deacon Dennis Stameza greets visitors at the Office of Vocations booth. Dialog photo/Don Blake
The exhibit and lunch hall during the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, October 5, 2024. Photo/Don Blake
One of the breakout sessions during the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, October 5, 2024. Photo/Don Blake
The montsrance at Eucharistic adoration during the Eucharistic Cogress. Oct. 5. Dialog photo/Don Blake.
The Knights of Columbus stand guard as the faithful pray during the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, October 5, 2024. Dialog photo/Don Blake
A sister enters confession during the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, October 5, 2024. Photo/Don Blake
People have lunch on the steps near the bay during the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, October 5, 2024. Photo/Don Blake
The faithful pray at opening prayer service during the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Bishop Koenig prays at open prayer service during the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, October 5, 2024. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Koenig prays at opening prayer service during the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, October 5, 2024. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Koenig during closing Mass at the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, October 5, 2024. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Koenig blesses the host during closing Mass at the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, October 5, 2024. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Koenig delivers the homily during closing Mass at the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, October 5, 2024. Photo/Don Blake
Deacon Phil Belt reads the Gospel during closing Mass at the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, October 5, 2024. Photo/Don Blake
Cantors sing during closing Mass at the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, October 5, 2024. Photo/Don Blake
Choir director David Ifkovits directs the choir during closing Mass at the Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Saturday, October 5, 2024. Photo/Don Blake
The choir rehearses.
Bishop Koenig at the Eucharistic in Ocean City, Maryland, Oct. 5. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Diocese of Wilmington Eucharistic Congress Oct. 5 in Ocean City, Maryland. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Diocese of Wilmington Eucharistic Congress Oct. 5 in Ocean City, Maryland. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Diocese of Wilmington Eucharistic Congress Oct. 5 in Ocean City, Maryland. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Diocese of Wilmington Eucharistic Congress Oct. 5 in Ocean City, Maryland. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Diocese of Wilmington Eucharistic Congress Oct. 5 in Ocean City, Maryland. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Diocese of Wilmington Eucharistic Congress Oct. 5 in Ocean City, Maryland. Dialog photo/Don Blake
