49th International
Eucharistic Congress

• Official Congress Website
• Congress Information
• Tour Brochure
• Pilgrimage Tour Promotional Flyer

Official Site

• Congress Information
• Tour Brochure
• Tour Flyer

To: Friends of the Most Holy Eucharist
From: Ralph Desimone, Moderator
Confraternity of Eucharistic Devotion

Welcome to our information source for the 49th International Eucharistic Congress in Quebec, Canada, June 15-22, 2008. The Confraternity of Eucharistic Devotion (CEDDO) has been commissioned to promote this event and invites your participation in it.

Thank you for your interest in the Congress in beautiful, historic Quebec. Hopefully the following information will serve to deepen your interest and to provide useful information for participating in the Congress. It is our hope that the leadership in our parishes will bring this opportunity to the attention of their people, so that the bountiful fruits it will offer will be available to all their parishioners.

International Eucharistic Congresses are held in various locations only every four years, the last having been held in Guadalajara, Mexico in 2004. The 49th International Eucharistic Congress will take place June 15-22, 2008 in Quebec City, Canada, and offers a premier opportunity to experience the Church from six continents gathered in prayer, reflection and action. The Congress will also form the cornerstone of the diverse festivities surrounding the celebration of the 400th anniversary of Quebec City, the cradle of the Church in North America.

Those working in our diocese to publicize this event have sought to enhance opportunities for participation from as many as possible in our parishes. As an alternative for those who wish to make independent arrangements, a diocesan pilgrimage tour with Bishop Vigneron is available on a very limited basis. Please see the Pilgrimage Tour Brochure for specifics. A handy Tour Flyer is also available to help you spread the word.

If you are interested in attending this International Eucharistic Congress, please take a moment to go over the options below. For particulars on the Congress itself, please see the Congress Information or visit the general Congress website: www.cei2008.ca.

10 Day Pilgrimage Tour with Bishop Vigneron

See flyer and brochure for details.

• Limited to 40 spaces – first come, first served. First deposit due Nov.1, 2008.
• Secured round trip by air from San Francisco to Montreal
• Transport by motor coach from Montreal to Quebec City and return with visits to sacred shrines en route
• Secured hotel accommodations at the four-star Hotel Chateau Laurier conveniently located near the Expo Center and at the gateway of Old Town Quebec
• Full buffet breakfast daily, 2 dinners (lunches Mon. – Sat. provided by Congress)
• A land package only is available, space permitting

Economy route - Independent

You must make your arrangements by yourself or with the services of a travel agent. All air travel, any busing, accommodations, meals and access to special events are your responsibility, except as included with the Congress registration (see below).

For assistance with housing/hotels, please go to the Congress website, where you can sign up for housing. For transfer by motor coach contact Global Tourism by email at info@globaltourisme.com or telephone at 1-8880684-0662.

Please note that REGISTRATION WITH THE CONGRESS IS REQUIRED.

Congress Registration

Begin registration at www.cei2008.ca.
Call (925) 937-7492 for information and registration forms. Registrants must be 18 yrs. or older.

Each registration includes:

• Access to all activities
• Transportation by public transit
• Lunches from Monday to Saturday
• Documents related to the Congress
• Simultaneous translation in French, English or Spanish
• Access to the reserved section for the closing event

Registration fee: $230. Register before January 1, 2008, and save $30.

• Official Congress Website
• Congress Information
• Tour Brochure
• Pilgrimage Tour Promotional Flyer