About the Conference
Grow deeper in faith and closer to Jesus in the Eucharist
This moment is a time to refresh and renew our hearts in hope and ignite a deeper love for the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. We are called to become a beacon of Christ’s love for humanity in our struggling world.
Coming to Bellevue, WA | May 16, 2026
Coming to Bellevue on May 16, 2026.
Experience a day of faith formation, prayer, praise, Confession, Eucharistic Procession and Holy Mass.
The ASCEND Eucharistic Revival is a movement dedicated to renewing love and devotion to Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Rooted in prayer, teaching, and worship, the event seeks to draw individuals and communities deeper into the mystery of Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist.
Through encounters, formation, and sacraments, ASCEND aims to inspire the faithful to live with Eucharistic joy and carry that presence into the world. By lifting hearts and minds to God, the revival aspires to foster unity, love of neighbor, healing, and a renewed sense of mission in the church today.
Photos courtesy of Casey Johnson in partnership with the National Eucharistic Congress
Why are we doing this?
Our Purpose:
To provide Catholics in the Pacific Northwest a day of faith-strengthening, spiritual enrichment, and sacramental participation with the hope of increasing belief in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist and drawing all attendees into a deeper relationship with God through His Son.
We live in troubled times
Many are caught in a spiritual battle that leaves hearts restless and lives separated from God. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Pacific Northwest, which leads the nation in lack of faith and declining religious practice.
There is Hope
True rest and lasting peace can only be found in Christ—when we participate in His life and enter into relationship with God our Father. The Eucharist is at the heart of this relationship. It is in the Sacrament of the Eucharist that we commune with Christ Himself, encountering the great mystery of His Real Presence.
More than a single event
This revival is about more than a single event. It is about reclaiming our baptismal and confirmation call to evangelize, to be a people who are formed and sent out with courage and joy. At every Mass, Christ calls us, forms us, feeds us, and sends us back into the world as His witnesses.
What to Expect
Deepen Your Understanding of Scripture
Discover how the Old Testament foreshadows the Incarnation and how the Gospel, Catechism, and the Liturgy of the Eucharist reveal the fullness of God’s plan of salvation.
Encounter Christ in the Sacraments
Enter more fully into the mystery of the Eucharist through sacramental participation, culminating in the celebration of Holy Mass—the source and summit of the Christian life.
Be Inspired to Share the Good News
Leave renewed in faith and empowered to share Christ’s love with others, carrying the joy of the Eucharist into your family, community, and beyond.
Featuring
Chris Stefanick
Dr. Tim Gray
Andrew & Sarah Swafford
Deacon Charlie Echeverry
Floriani
Marie Miller
“The ember of love for Jesus in the Eucharist is about to be set aflame in the Pacific Northwest!”
Rev. Nicholas Wichert, Ecclesiastical Advisor
Venue Details
Bellevue, WA
Meydenbauer Center
Nearby Parking Details
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Where to Stay
Executive Committee
| Ecclesiastical Advisor: Father Nicholas Wichert. Pastor, St. Brendan Parish, Bothell, WA and St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Woodinville, WA. |
| Ecclesiastical Advisor: Father Kurt Nagel. Pastor, Sacred Heart Parish, Bellevue, WA and St. Monica Parish, Mercer Island, WA. |
| Julie Rice, ASCEND Eucharistic Revival event co-chair. |
| Mike Rice, ASCEND Eucharistic Revival event co-chair. |
| Zoltan Abraham, Parish Administrator, St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Woodinville, WA. |
| Brigette Blair, Parish Administrator, Pastoral Assistant for Administration, Pastoral Associate for Evangelization, St. Brendan Parish, Bothell, WA. |
| Mark Sizemore, Pastoral Assistant for Children and Family Ministries, St. Brendan Parish, Bothell, WA. |
Click here to contact the Executive Committee.
Photo courtesy of Casey Johnson in partnership with the National Eucharistic Congress