before websites were easily designed by amateurs” or something to point out how remarkable this was at the time.About the Exhibit

This Vatican-approved international exhibit was designed and created by Blessed Carlo Acutis. Carlo, an artist, cartoonist and avid computer enthusiast, created the art for the panels before his death from leukemia at age 15 in 2006, before websites were easily designed by amateurs. 

His goal during his short life was to help bring others closer to Jesus through awareness of the mystery of the Eucharist. Carlo received the sacrament of the Eucharist daily and desired to share the joy of Christ’s presence with the world through his God-given talents. This exhibit is presented in the United States by the Carlo Acutis Association.

What is a Eucharistic Miracle?

Eucharistic miracles consist of unexplainable phenomena occurring after transubstantiation, such as a host visibly transforming into human tissue, a host surviving fire, a host bleeding or the Eucharist alone providing sustenance to a human being for a prolonged period of time. In order to be considered a Eucharistic miracle, the event is investigated by a special task force before deciding it is worthy of belief. Secular sources are often used to investigate and confirm the miracle. Belief in approved miracles is not mandated by the Catholic Church, but can reassure believers of God’s presence in our world.

The Display

The display features detailed panels highlighting some of the most powerful Eucharistic miracles of the world. Each panel tells the story of a Eucharistic miracle and is accompanied by photos and artwork. The panels were selected from 136 recognized accounts that date from as early as the third century. All of the miracles displayed in this exhibition have been recognized by their local bishops. The display’s purpose is to increase awareness of the Real Presence of our Lord in the Eucharist and promote Eucharistic adoration.