 The monstrance used at the Eucharistic Congress | |
| Date | June 23–26, 1941[1] |
|---|---|
| Venue | Minnesota State Fair |
| Location | Falcon Heights, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 44°58′52″N 93°10′5″W / 44.98111°N 93.16806°W |
| Type | Eucharistic congress |
| Theme | Our Eucharistic Lord Glorified by Sacrifice |
| Patron(s) | Archbishop John Gregory Murray |
| Participants | 475,000[2] |
From June 23 to June 26, 1941, the Ninth National Eucharistic Congress took place in Falcon Heights, Minnesota, at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. The event, meant to foster devotion to the sacrament of the Eucharist, attracted hundreds of thousands of attendees. While primarily at the Eucharistic Center set up at the fairgrounds, other events took place at Saint Paul Union Depot, the Minneapolis Auditorium, the St. Paul Auditorium, the Cathedral of St. Paul and the Basilica of St. Mary elsewhere in Minnesota.[3]
- ^ Umberger, Barb (25 June 2021). "1941 National Eucharistic Congress in St. Paul drew tens of thousands". TheCatholicSpirit.com. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ Musser, Debbie (15 August 2021). "Minnesota parishioner recalls 1941 National Eucharistic Congress". Crux. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ Steffel, Nick. "The Ninth National Eucharistic Congress In late..." Hennepin County Library Special Collections. Retrieved 9 May 2024.