Quito se prepara para acoger el 53.° Congreso Eucarístico Internacional (CEI) del 8 al 15 de septiembre de 2024. Con el lema “Fraternidad para sanar el mundo”, este evento no solo reunirá a delegaciones de 53 países, sino que también servirá como un momento clave de reflexión y renovación espiritual tanto para Ecuador como para […]

“I Am with You All Days, Until the End of the World” (Mt 28:16-20) By: Fr. Héctor Jacinto Pesantez Atiencia As part of the preparations for the International Eucharistic Congress 2024, several activities have been undertaken to strengthen the faith of the People of God. One of these is the creation of chapels for the […]

In a recent meeting of the Local Committee for the 53rd International Eucharistic Congress (IEC 2024), important topics related to the organization of the largest gathering of the universal Church, which will take place from September 8 to 15, 2024, in Quito, were discussed. During the meeting, chaired by Monsignor Alfredo Espinoza, SDB, President of […]

Representatives from various parishes and delegates from lay movements of the Archdiocese of Quito gathered at the Metropolitan Convention Center in Bicentennial Park to review the logistical details for the 53rd International Eucharistic Congress. During the meeting, a registration team was available to assist attendees with the registration process. Monsignor David de la Torre, Auxiliary […]

Quito, August 6, 2024 Written by: María José Casco The creation and composition of the official hymn for the 53rd International Eucharistic Congress (IEC 2024) holds an inspiring story, as recounted by its co-authors, Marco Antonio Espín, a Catholic singer and songwriter, and Fray Oscar Castro, a member of the group Solideo. In an emotional […]

The inaugural Mass of the 53rd International Eucharistic Congress, on September 8, will be unforgettable for around 1,500 boys and girls who will receive the sacrament of First Communion. The Eucharist will begin at 10:00 AM at the Metropolitan Convention Center of Quito (CCMQ). According to Monsignor Alfredo José Espinoza Mateus, SDB, Archbishop of Quito […]

Quito, August 1, 2024 Written by: María José Casco Quito has stood out for its deep Eucharistic devotion since the Consecration of Ecuador to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on March 25, 1874. Sister Patricia Gualpa, an Oblate of the Most Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, highlighted this during her appearance on the program […]

Quito, July 29 Written by: María José Casco Delegates from IEC 2024 and the Metropolitan District of Quito coordinated logistical and security aspects for the upcoming Theological Symposium and the 53rd International Eucharistic Congress. In the context of presenting the program for the Theological Symposium, scheduled from September 4 to 7, and the 53rd International […]

Ibarra, July 25, 2024 Written by: Alex Campués Motivated by the recent Solemnity of Corpus Christi and as part of the preparatory activities for IEC 2024, the Diocese of Ibarra held the Pre-Eucharistic Congress at the beginning of July. The event brought together a broad representation of the local Catholic community, including youth ministry, the […]

Preparations are advancing for the 53rd International Eucharistic Congress, which will take place from September 8 to 15. This was explained by Father Juan Carlos Garzón, Secretary General of the major Eucharistic event of the Universal Church, IEC 2024, during his appearance on the program “Al Caer el Sol” with journalist Bernardo Abad. During the […]