Eucharistic Congress 2023

I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE
THE BREAD OF LIFE WHO AM KING OF KINGS WITH YOU ALWAYS THE GOOD SHEPHERD THE WAY THE TRUTH THE LIFE GOOD NEWS BREAD OF ANGELS ETERNAL LIFE

I Am

The eternal name revealed. God’s eternal existence, His divine declaration, and His culmination in Christ’s human form. From this existential proclamation, we extend an invitation to you.

Date: October 20 & 21, 2023

Location: Christ Cathedral, 13280 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, CA, 92840

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Event To rekindle your faithful journey, encounter the timeless in the present, and unite in the presence of Christ

Existence Meets Experience

Dive into God's eternal "I AM" through powerful messages, worship, and the Eucharist. Encounter Existence Himself.

Rekindle Your Faithful Journey

In a changing world, "I AM" stands eternal. Reconnect with faith through esteemed speakers and Sacraments.

Encounter the Timeless in the Present

"I AM" is an invitation to God's essence. Join us for a divine encounter spanning ancient scriptures to modern evangelization.

Unity in the Presence of Christ

Join a community united under "I AM". Experience faith stories, exploration, and profound insights together.

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Meet the Speakers

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Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR

Founder of Corazon Puro & Latinos por la Vida, and charismatic speaker.
Fr. Agustino Torres, C.F.R. is a priest with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal based in the Bronx, NY, a community dedicated to working with the poor and to evangelization. He is founder of Corazon Puro and Latinos por la Vida, which are organizations dedicated to awakening and accompanying young leaders in areas of great need. He is internationally sought to address topics like the Church’s teachings about human sexuality, vocational discernment, and missionary discipleship, among other topics. He speaks to over 25,000 youth and young adults in person each year and millions through the media.

Fr. Agustino will speak on both Friday and Saturday. On Friday, he will speak at both Youth & Young Adult events. On Saturday, he will give a talk in English, titled “Building a Eucharistic Culture” and in Spanish, “Construyendo una Cultura Eucarística.” He will also speak at a Young Adult Lunch Track on Saturday.
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Emily Wilson

Inspiring YouTuber and international speaker on faith.
Emily Wilson Hussem is a speaker, YouTuber, author, wife and mom who shares her faith online and travels the world sharing her witness of faith at conferences and events across the globe. Her YouTube channel has over 130,000 subscribers and tens of millions of views. She writes, speaks, and creates videos on femininity, faith, and relationships, and her books, videos, courses, and talks have inspired and encouraged people of all ages.

Emily will speak on both Friday and Saturday. On Friday, she will speak and lead worship for the high school event. On Saturday, she will give a talk in English, titled “Jesus, I Trust In You!”
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Leyden Rovelo-Krull

Advocate for Latino issues and seasoned faith instructor.
Leyden Rovelo-Krull is the daughter of immigrant parents who settled in New York City and has worked in both corporate and legal sectors, giving voice to Latino issues through participation in community outreach and organization. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Legal and Policy studies from the Jesuit Fordham University. Mrs. Rovelo-Krull ran the offices of a Latino-founded, international multi-media social platform before following God’s call into religious formation. She taught RCIA and adult faith formation for over twelve years.

Leyden will speak on Saturday. Her talk will be in Spanish, “Quien Soy Yo? Encuentro con la identidad en la Eucaristíca.”
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Fr. Binh Nguyen

A guiding force for youth movements and Eucharistic initiatives.
Father Binh Nguyen, S.V.D. [Society of the Divine Word] was born in Ba Xuyen, Vietnam. After completing high school in Vietnam, he continued his education at Divine Word College Seminary in Epworth, Iowa and Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. Father Nguyen’s ministry has included serving as vocation director for the Society of the Divine Word and as associate pastor at Resurrection Parish in St. Louis, Missouri. Since 2011, he has served as chaplain for the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement and the Eucharistic Youth Movement in the USA.

Fr. Binh will speak on Saturday. He will give talks in English and Vietnamese, titled, “Remain In My Love - Jn. 15:10.”
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Sr. Gwen Do

A dedicated educator and theology expert.
Sr. Gwen Đỗ Ngọc Huyền, CMR is a religious sister of the Congregation of Mary, Queen – American Region and has been a professed member of the community since 1998. Having taught History and Theology at the Secondary Level for several years, she has also served as the community’s Vocation Director and been involved with youth and young adult ministry. She currently teaches Theology at Notre Dame High School in St. Louis, MO and is a Formation Director for her Congregation.

Sr. Gwen will speak on Saturday and her talk will be in Vietnamese, titled, “TA LÀ … ĐẤNG DUY NHẤT.”
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Fr. Juan Navarro

Renowned theologian and priest of the Diocese of Orange.
Priest of the Diocese of Orange. Theologian graduated from the Pontifical Bolivarian University of Medellín-Colombia, and Theologian specialized in Pastoral Theology and Evangelization from the Pontifical University of Salamanca-Spain. Three years professor of the Major Seminary of the Vincentian Fathers, in Medellín-Colombia with different subjects. Parochial Vicar of St. Mary's Parish in Fullerton from 2007 to 2011, Parochial Vicar of St. Callistus Parish (now Christ Cathedral) in Garden Grove from 2011 to 2016. Consultant to the Office of the Bishop on Evangelization and Faith Formation Department from 2018 to 2021. Administrator of Saint Boniface Church Pro-tempore from 2020 -2021. Parochial vicar of La Purisima parish in 2022 and currently Parochial Vicar of Christ Cathedral.

Fr. Juan will speak on Saturday and his talk will be in Spanish, titled, “He manifestado tu Nombre a los hombres que tú me has dado tomándolos del mundo.” Jn, 17:6.”
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Sr. Theresa Marie Nguyen

A passionate professor and pro-life activist.
Sister Theresa Marie Chau Nguyen is a native of Houston, Texas and a member of the Dominican Sisters of Mary Immaculate Province, USA with over twenty years of religious profession. She earned her doctorate in Systematic Theology at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. and is currently a Theology professor at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. Passionate about the Catholic faith, Sr. Theresa Marie is active in pro-life ministry and faith initiatives among University students and enjoys teaching and speaking on topics of dogma, Christian life, and spirituality. Her writings have been published in popular and scholarly journals such as Marian Studies, Newman Studies Journal, and the Texas Catholic Herald.

Sr. Theresa will speak on Saturday and her talk will be in Vietnamese, titled, “Bằng Chứng Tình Yêu.”
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Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR

Founder of Corazon Puro & Latinos por la Vida, and charismatic speaker.
Fr. Agustino Torres, C.F.R. is a priest with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal based in the Bronx, NY, a community dedicated to working with the poor and to evangelization. He is founder of Corazon Puro and Latinos por la Vida, which are organizations dedicated to awakening and accompanying young leaders in areas of great need. He is internationally sought to address topics like the Church’s teachings about human sexuality, vocational discernment, and missionary discipleship, among other topics. He speaks to over 25,000 youth and young adults in person each year and millions through the media.

Fr. Agustino will speak on both Friday and Saturday. On Friday, he will speak at both Youth & Young Adult events. On Saturday, he will give a talk in English, titled “Building a Eucharistic Culture” and in Spanish, “Construyendo una Cultura Eucarística.” He will also speak at a Young Adult Lunch Track on Saturday.
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Emily Wilson

Inspiring YouTuber and international speaker on faith.
Emily Wilson Hussem is a speaker, YouTuber, author, wife and mom who shares her faith online and travels the world sharing her witness of faith at conferences and events across the globe. Her YouTube channel has over 130,000 subscribers and tens of millions of views. She writes, speaks, and creates videos on femininity, faith, and relationships, and her books, videos, courses, and talks have inspired and encouraged people of all ages.

Emily will speak on both Friday and Saturday. On Friday, she will speak and lead worship for the high school event. On Saturday, she will give a talk in English, titled “Jesus, I Trust In You!”
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Leyden Rovelo-Krull

Advocate for Latino issues and seasoned faith instructor.
Leyden Rovelo-Krull is the daughter of immigrant parents who settled in New York City and has worked in both corporate and legal sectors, giving voice to Latino issues through participation in community outreach and organization. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Legal and Policy studies from the Jesuit Fordham University. Mrs. Rovelo-Krull ran the offices of a Latino-founded, international multi-media social platform before following God’s call into religious formation. She taught RCIA and adult faith formation for over twelve years.

Leyden will speak on Saturday. Her talk will be in Spanish, “Quien Soy Yo? Encuentro con la identidad en la Eucaristíca.”
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Fr. Binh Nguyen

A guiding force for youth movements and Eucharistic initiatives.
Father Binh Nguyen, S.V.D. [Society of the Divine Word] was born in Ba Xuyen, Vietnam. After completing high school in Vietnam, he continued his education at Divine Word College Seminary in Epworth, Iowa and Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. Father Nguyen’s ministry has included serving as vocation director for the Society of the Divine Word and as associate pastor at Resurrection Parish in St. Louis, Missouri. Since 2011, he has served as chaplain for the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement and the Eucharistic Youth Movement in the USA.

Fr. Binh will speak on Saturday. He will give talks in English and Vietnamese, titled, “Remain In My Love - Jn. 15:10.”
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Sr. Gwen Do

A dedicated educator and theology expert.
Sr. Gwen Đỗ Ngọc Huyền, CMR is a religious sister of the Congregation of Mary, Queen – American Region and has been a professed member of the community since 1998. Having taught History and Theology at the Secondary Level for several years, she has also served as the community’s Vocation Director and been involved with youth and young adult ministry. She currently teaches Theology at Notre Dame High School in St. Louis, MO and is a Formation Director for her Congregation.

Sr. Gwen will speak on Saturday and her talk will be in Vietnamese, titled, “TA LÀ … ĐẤNG DUY NHẤT.”
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Fr. Juan Navarro

Renowned theologian and priest of the Diocese of Orange.
Priest of the Diocese of Orange. Theologian graduated from the Pontifical Bolivarian University of Medellín-Colombia, and Theologian specialized in Pastoral Theology and Evangelization from the Pontifical University of Salamanca-Spain. Three years professor of the Major Seminary of the Vincentian Fathers, in Medellín-Colombia with different subjects. Parochial Vicar of St. Mary's Parish in Fullerton from 2007 to 2011, Parochial Vicar of St. Callistus Parish (now Christ Cathedral) in Garden Grove from 2011 to 2016. Consultant to the Office of the Bishop on Evangelization and Faith Formation Department from 2018 to 2021. Administrator of Saint Boniface Church Pro-tempore from 2020 -2021. Parochial vicar of La Purisima parish in 2022 and currently Parochial Vicar of Christ Cathedral.

Fr. Juan will speak on Saturday and his talk will be in Spanish, titled, “He manifestado tu Nombre a los hombres que tú me has dado tomándolos del mundo.” Jn, 17:6.”
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Sr. Theresa Marie Nguyen

A passionate professor and pro-life activist.
Sister Theresa Marie Chau Nguyen is a native of Houston, Texas and a member of the Dominican Sisters of Mary Immaculate Province, USA with over twenty years of religious profession. She earned her doctorate in Systematic Theology at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. and is currently a Theology professor at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. Passionate about the Catholic faith, Sr. Theresa Marie is active in pro-life ministry and faith initiatives among University students and enjoys teaching and speaking on topics of dogma, Christian life, and spirituality. Her writings have been published in popular and scholarly journals such as Marian Studies, Newman Studies Journal, and the Texas Catholic Herald.

Sr. Theresa will speak on Saturday and her talk will be in Vietnamese, titled, “Bằng Chứng Tình Yêu.”
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“I AM” – the revelation of God’s name to Moses. A name covered in mystery, yet within it, an unfathomable declaration: Existence is here. Without origin and without end, an ever present God speaking with a friend – a nearness that would culminate in God becoming man. Christ, the light and life of the human race, walked among us – a demonstration of His desire to become one with us. Now, Eternity bound to humanity, Existence bound to bread, Jesus waits upon the altar echoing: I AM HERE.

This coming October 20 and 21, in response to the Bishops’ call for a National Eucharistic Revival, we will set out to host our own Eucharistic Congress. This event will invite people from all walks of life to gather in anticipation of the nearness of God. Through powerful speakers, transformative prayer, and Sacramental celebrations, we will experience the life that flows from His existence, meeting Him in the reality of His Presence.

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Friday evening will kick off with two events; one for high school students and the other for young adults (age 18-35). High school will meet in the Arboretum at Christ Cathedral Campus, while Young Adults will meet at Christ Cathedral Academy Gym. 

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HIGH SCHOOL EVENT (Arboretum):

7:00 PM – Check-In for event participants 

7:30 PM – Event Begins | Welcome & Music with Emily Wilson

7:45 PM – Talk with Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR

8:05 PM – Adoration (Cathedral) with Fr. Agustino

8:50 PM – Break / Walk back to Arboretum

9:00 PM – Music with Emily Wilson

9:10 PM – Talk with Emily Wilson

9:30 PM – Event Ends

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YOUNG ADULT EVENT (Christ Cathedral Academy Gymnasium):

8:00 PM – Check-In for event participants (Lot P9)

8:00 – 8:30 PM – Fellowship 

8:40 PM – Worship 

9:10 PM – Talk with Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR

9:35 PM – Adoration (Cathedral)

10:15 PM – Small Groups

7:00 – 8:45 a.m. – Registration Opens/Check-in/Buses arrives 

9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Opening Trilingual Mass (Outdoors at Our Lady of La Vang Shrine)/Presider: Bishop Kevin Vann

10:30 – 11:15 a.m. – Eucharistic Procession (OLLV Shrine to Large Gallery)

[10:45 a.m. – Check-in for Children track opens (CC Academy)]

11:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at the Large Gallery

11:30 – 12:15 p.m. – Track A 

  • A-1 English (Cathedral): Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR -“Building a Eucharistic Culture”
  • A-2 Spanish (Arboretum): Fr. Juan Navarro – “He manifestado tu Nombre a los hombres que tú me has dado tomándolos del mundo.” Jn, 17,6
  • A-3 Vietnamese (Cathedral Gymnasium): Sr. Theresa Marie Nguyen – “Bằng Chứng Tình Yêu”

[12:15 – 12:30 p.m. – Pick Up Child for lunch]

12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. LUNCH/ENTERTAINMENT at PLAZA/Time for Confessions, visit to the Blessed Sacrament, Vendors/Exhibitors

12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Young Adults Lunch/Track (Cultural Center/3rd floor)/With Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR

[1:30 -1:45 p.m. Children after lunch check-in (CC Academy)]

1:45 – 2:30 p.m. – Track B 

  • B-1 English (Cathedral): Emily Wilson – “Jesus, I Trust In You!”
  • B-2 Spanish (Arboretum): Leyden Rovelo-Krull – “Quien Soy Yo? Encuentro con la identidad en la Eucaristía”
  • B-3 Vietnamese (Cathedral Gymnasium): Fr. Binh Nguyen – “Remain in my Love.” Jn. 15:10)

2:30 – 3:00 p.m. – BREAK / Time for last Confessions, visit to the Blessed Sacrament, Vendors/Exhibitors

 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. – Track C 

  • C-1 English (Cathedral): Fr. Binh Nguyen – “Remain in my Love.” Jn. 15:10
  • C-2 Spanish (Arboretum): Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR – “Construyendo una Cultura Eucarística”
  • C-3 Vietnamese (Cathedral Gymnasium): Sr. Gwen Do – “TA LÀ … ĐẤNG DUY NHẤT”

3:45 – 4:00 p.m. – Move to OLLV Shrine / Pick Up Child at Cultural Center

4:00 – 4:30 p.m. Eucharistic Procession and Benediction (Large Gallery – OLLV Shrine)/Presider Bishop Timothy Freyer

4:30 – 5:00 p.m. – Procession of Parish Flags

5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Closing Trilingual Mass (Outdoors at Our Lady of La Vang Shrine)/Presider: Bishop Kevin Vann

Eucharistic Congress Children’s Track, “I AM: Created” held at the Christ Cathedral Academy gym. This interactive and engaging event is designed for children aged 5 to 12, where they will learn about their unique identity as God’s beloved creations through fun activities, inspiring talks, and joyful worship!

10:45 AM: CHECK-IN BEGINS (Christ Cathedral Academy Gym)

12:15 PM-12:30 PM: PICK UP CHILD FOR LUNCH (Christ Cathedral Academy Gym)

1:30-1:45 PM: POST-LUNCH CHECK-IN

3:45-4:00 PM: PICK UP (Cultural Center)

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