Pope Benedict XVI received the International Eucharistic Congress Bell in Rome on 14th March'12.
He blessed and rang the Bell as part of preparations for the upcoming 50th International Eucharistic Congress 2012 (IEC2012),
calling people from across the world to Dublin for the Congress, which takes place from 10-17 June.
The Bell was presented by a delegation headed by the President of IEC2012, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, accompanied by Secretary General of IEC2012, Fr Kevin Doran, and members of IEC2012 staff during a papal audience.
"Pope Benedict XVI blessed the bell, rang it vigorously, and paused to admire the icons as Archbishop Martin explained their significance", explained Fr. Kevin Doran.
The Eucharistic Congress Bell
The original St Patrick's Bell & Shrine
The original St Patrick's Bell & Shrine may be seen in the National Museum
This is the actual cross that was on the High Altar during the
Eucharistic Congress in the Phoenix Park in 1932.
The Cross has been in the family of one of our parishioners
since that time and permission was very kindly given to
display it with the Eucharistic Congress Bell in our parish Church.
Maura Marsh & Brendan Egan who were both born in 1932
the year of the last Eucharistic Congress in Ireland
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More photos of the Eucharistic Congress Bell in Ballinteer Parish
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