Saturday, November 22, 2014

1926 Eucharistic Congress USA: Live Footage

Procession in New York

28th International Eucharistic Congress, Chicago

In 1926 the 28th International Eucharistic Congress was held in Chicago from June 20–24. Cardinal Bonzano was the papal legate and the host was George Cardinal MundeleinArchbishop of Chicago. Mass for a crowd estimated at 500,000 was held at the recently completed Soldier Field Stadium. Closing mass at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary had nearly a million worshippers.

Open Air Mass (Chicago)