An enormous crowd fills the hall for the closing Mass of the Eucharistic Congress. (Photo by Michael Alexander)

The Children Guardians of the Blessed Virgin Mary process into the Eucharistic Congress vigil Mass. (Photo by Thomas Spink/Archdiocese of Atlanta)

The faithful join hands to pray the Our Father during the vigil Mass. Some 30,000 Catholics gathered at the Georgia International Convention Center for the 13th annual Eucharistic Congress. (Photo by Thomas Spink/Archdiocese of Atlanta)

Wearing their first Communion dresses, a group of girls watch Archbishop Gregory on the large screen during the Eucharistic Congress. Children making their first Communion have a special role at every Congress. (Photo by Thomas Spink/Archdiocese of Atlanta)

Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory holds the monstrance before the huge congregation attending the June 21 Eucharistic Congress. (Photo by Thomas Spink/Archdiocese of Atlanta)

John Spink, a member of St. Augustine Church, Covington, carries the banner for the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT). (Photo by Michael Alexander)

(L-r) Ky-Nam Nguyen, Luong Pham and KyQuan Nguyen enjoy their Chick-fil-A sandwiches during lunch. The three teens attend Our Lady of Vietnam Church, Riverdale. (Photo by Michael Alexander)

As a presenter in the General Track, Bishop-emeritus William G. Curlin, the retired bishop of the Diocese of Charlotte, N.C., drove home the importance of service to those in need. (Photo by Michael Alexander)

Guadalupe Mejia of St. Andrew Church, Roswell, observes her fellow Catholics as they walk down the main corridor during the June 21 Eucharistic Congress. (Photo by Thomas Spink/Archdiocese of Atlanta)

Priests from around the archdiocese and visiting clergy participate in morning adoration and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. (Photo by Michael Alexander)

Maria Bustous, holding her 4-month-old baby, watches the eucharistic procession pass through the convention hallway during the 13th annual Eucharistic Congress at the Georgia International Convention Center, College Park. (Photo by Thomas Spink/Archdiocese of Atlanta)

Leaving the Georgia International Convention Center, seminarian Fidel Bello carries the crucifix that hung behind the altar during the Eucharistic Congress back to the parking lot. From there Bello returned it to its rightful owner, Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Decatur. (Photo by Michael Alexander)