RECongress
“Real love carries the Cross” || “Wrapped in Mercy, Hope Renewed!”
#RECongress2026
The Los Angeles Religious Education Congress is a dynamic and exciting 4-day event filled with keynotes, workshops, liturgies, exhibits, and entertainment that showcase the depth and beauty of our Catholic faith.
Join us on February 19th for Youth Day with this year’s “Real Love Carries the Cross” and February 20-22, 2026 for the Adult Days with the theme “Wrapped in Mercy, Hope Renewed!”
Learn more about the workshops, and calendar of events by visiting the RE Congress website.
Pope hails LA Religious Education Congress as a time for true spiritual renewal
In a message sent to Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, Pope Leo XIV sends greetings to the 70th Los Angeles Religious Education Congress taking place in Anaheim in the US state of California and reiterates that “deepening your relationship with Jesus and being faithful and joyful disciples” makes religious education teachers authentic and effective.
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Youth Day 2026
Youth Day 2026
Relive Youth Day by seeing the photo gallery.
Angelus News Coverage
Proclaiming Jesus Christ is needed now more than ever
On Feb. 22, Archbishop Gomez celebrated the closing Mass of the archdiocese’s 70th annual Religious Education Con... READ MORE »
2026 RECongress celebrates 70th year with pleas for hope in ‘crazy’ times
As he was speaking to the crowd of hundreds gathered inside an Anaheim Hilton hotel conference room, Father Agustin... READ MORE »
Hundreds attend first-ever Arabic Mass at 2026 RECongress
In the 70 years of RECongress, the event has hosted several Masses and liturgies featuring an array of languages an... READ MORE »
2026 RECongress opens with surprise message from Pope Leo XIV
The 2026 LA Religious Education Congress kicked off Friday morning with an emphasis on the healing power of mercy... READ MORE »
History made as middle-schoolers join RECongress Youth Day in 2026
When a history-making event occurs, it can be accompanied by accolades, speeches, or proclamations. At Youth Day fo... READ MORE »
RECongress Website
Learn more about registration opportunities, the speakers and wonderful schedule RECongress has to offer.
