5th National Eucharistic Congress (United States)

Fifth National Eucharistic Congress
An estimated 10,000 people participated at the closing ceremonies of the 1911 Congress. The processional canopy can be seen in the lower right-hand corner of this picture.
DateSeptember 28 – October 1, 1911 (1911-09-28 – 1911-10-01)
Duration4 days
VenueCathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains
Archbishop's Residence
(now Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center)
LocationCincinnati, Ohio, US
Organized byCamillus Paul Maes

The Fifth National Eucharistic Congress was a Roman Catholic event that took place from September 28 to October 1, 1911, in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains as well as the archbishop's residence in Norwood, now the Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center. The multi-day event, meant to encourage devotion to the Sacrament of the Eucharist, was hosted by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati under the leadership of Archbishop Henry K. Moeller. Around 10,000 people were estimated to have participated in the final ceremonies.

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