LC - Eucharistic Congress

in the 1930's how many practicing Catholics were there in Ireland approximately?

• 2 million

• 3 million

• 4 million

Why was Ireland awarded the Eucharistic Congress in 1932?

• 1400th anniversary of St. Patrick

• 1500th anniversary of St. Patrick

• 1200th anniversary of St. Patrick

Approximately what percentage of the Irish population attended the final mass said in the Phoenix park in Dublin.

• 25

• 35

• 45

• 55

Roughly how many followers proceeded to march through O’Connell Street to O’Connell Bridge to receive a special blessing from the Papal representative, Cardinal Lorenzo Lauri

• 200,000

• 300,000

• 400,000

• 500,000

Who was President of the Executive Council during the Eucharistic Congress?

Which President of the Executive Council agreed to hold the Eucharistic Congress with the Vatican?

• Cosgrove

• Cosgrave

• De Valera

Who was put in charge of organising the Congress?

• Sean Lemass

• Patrick Cosgrave

• Liam Mellows

• Eoin O'Duffy

What was the name of the Papal Legate?

• Laurenti

• Laurito

• Lauri

• Laurentio

In which open air venue did they hold the mass?

• Phoenix Park

• Croke Park

• Parnell Park

• Marley Park

Which world famous Irish singer sang 'Panis Angelicus' at the open air mass?

• Count John McCormack

• Count Huey Louie

• Count John Murphy

• Count Aidan McGarrity