CNE Newsletter

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

In May of 2021, in commemoration of the bicentennial of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, the CNE organized the longest Marian procession ever in the United States. We led a procession with our pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima over the course of 30 days, stopping in over 30 parishes, and traversing over 300 miles.

The fruit of this experience was overwhelming; we witnessed growth in faith and devotion, answered prayer, and beheld conversion every day of the pilgrimage. Years later, we still hear about the profound impact it's had on people’s lives.

This July the CNE will yet again help coordinate a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage/procession. This time it will be a National Eucharistic Pilgrimage involving four routes – north, south, east, and west – all converging in Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress on July 17, 2024. The eastern route is called the Seton Route and will be traveling through the Archdiocese of Cincinnati from July 1-8.

Locally, we are calling our National Eucharistic Pilgrimage events “Jesus is Here.” What can we expect from this event? We know that Mary always brings us to Jesus. This Pilgrimage is the inevitable fruit of the 2021 Marian Pilgrimage. We can expect nothing less than a profound encounter with Jesus Christ. We will never be the same. I invite you to join us!

Sean Ater
Director, Center for the New Evangelization
sater@catholicaoc.org

The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is traveling through the Archdiocese of Cincinnati from July 1-8! Join the pilgrims on their journey as they accompany Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. Explore the pilgrimage route and the opportunities to get involved in the many events along the way here.

The feature event for Jesus is Here will be held in downtown Cincinnati on July 6. The day will begin with a special Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains. Following Mass, there will be a Eucharistic Procession through the streets of downtown Cincinnati. The day will end with a Eucharistic Festival on Fountain Square.

Help us promote Jesus is Here by using the materials on the Jesus is Here Resource Page. On this page you will find posters, flyers, bulletin announcements, bulletin covers, and social media posts.

Light the Match is a two-day workshop for theological and pedagogical formation for parish evangelists. These two days will include breakout sessions for new evangelists, youth evangelists, adult evangelists, and pastoral associates.

A light breakfast and lunch will be served each day. Optional dinner and overnight accommodations are available. Learn more about the event and register at the tab below.

Details:
Cost: $25/day or $40 for both days; $50 for overnight accommodations
Location: Dayton Metro Library Northwest Branch
Dates: Mon., July 29 – Tues., July 30

The Marriage Catechumenate is a unique approach to evangelize, form, and accompany couples throughout marriage preparation and during their first five years of married life.

To assist parishes in the implementation of the Marriage Catechumenate, the Marriage & Family Evangelization team is pleased to provide a digital copy of the new Guidelines for the Marriage Catechumenate and videos. The videos were filmed live at the October 12, 2023 Marriage & Family In-Service, and can be accessed by clicking the “Request Access” link on the Marriage & Family Evangelization Resources Page under “An Introduction to the Marriage Catechumenate.”

Contact Adriana Vasquez, Managing Director of the Marriage & Family Evangelization team, with any questions at avasquez@catholicaoc.org.

National NFP Awareness Week, July 20-27, is a national educational campaign by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to focus attention on natural family planning methods and the Church teachings that support its use in marriage.

The dates of National NFP Awareness Week highlight the anniversary of Humanae Vitae (July 25), which articulates Catholic beliefs about human sexuality, marital love, and responsible parenthood. The dates also mark the feast day of Saints Joachim and Anne (July 26), the parents of the Blessed Mother. For more Archdiocesan information, contact nfp@catholicaoc.org.