Bishop Michael Martin's opening address at the 20th Eucharistic Congress

Bishop Michael Martin, OFM Conv., addresses thousands during the opening night of the Eucharistic Congress on Aug. 30, 2024, at the Charlotte Convention Center. His keynote address drew a standing ovation.
Bishop Martin reflected on ways that today’s world makes people feel disconnected, and he offered solutions for how to reconnect through faith in Christ. He assured the crowd “You belong here,” saying people from across the Diocese of Charlotte and the world can all find a place as followers of Christ.
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