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Interview: Mons. Thomas Msusa, Bishop of Zomba, Malawi

Mons. Thomas Msusa, Bishop of Zomba in Malawi, came to Medjugorje in November 2005 together with Mons. Allan Chamgwera, his retired predecessor, and with Mons. Remi Joseph Gustave Saint-Marie, Bishop of Dedza.

Objavljeno: 23.01.2006.

The new Medjugorje-monthly: “GLASNIK MIRA” – “The Messenger of Peace”

In January 2006, the Information Centre “MIR” Medjugorje began publishing the Medjugorje-monthly named “Glasnik mira” – “The Messenger of Peace”.

For almost fifteen years, on a monthly basis, our readers received “Glas mira” – “The Voice of Peace”. Insofar as it was possible in the prevailing circumstances, this magazine followed, reported, and promoted the spirituality that emanates from the event that happened here one late afternoon on June 24, 1981. For fifteen years, more exactly since the fall of atheistic communism, we had the occasion to put in writing, to follow, to make our own and to live the spirituality that was born here. This monthly publication was, and remains, a permanent monument to a decisive period in the history of the world, of the Catholic Church and of this parish which, through the plan of Providence, was brought into the very centre of world attention and of Christ’s Church.

Objavljeno: 21.01.2006.

Eleven priests from Portugal in Medjugorje

On Thursday, January 19, 2006, eleven priests from different Portuguese parishes came to the Shrine of the Queen of Peace in Medjugorje. In the Parish House, they met Dr. Fr. Ivan Sesar, the pastor, with whom they spoke about the international dimension of this parish and about Portuguese pilgrims coming to this place of prayer. They expressed the desire to come again, both individually, and with their faithful.

Objavljeno: 19.01.2006.

Whole-night silent adoration each 25th of the month

During the last year, declared by the Holy Father as the Year of the Eucharist, there was a whole-night silent adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the parish church. The same arrangement will apply in the year ahead.

Objavljeno: 18.01.2006.

Bishops in Medjugorje duringthe year 2005

During 2005, 15 bishops from 12 countries came to Medjugorje:

- Mons. Hieronymus Herculanus Bumbun, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Pontianak (Indonesia)

- Mons. Salvatore Boccaccio, Bishop of Frosinone (Italy)

- Mons. Geevarghese Mar Divannasios Ottathengil, syro-malankar Bishop of Bathery  (Kerala, India)

- Mons. José Luís Azcona Hermoso, O.A.R., Augustinian, Bishop of Marajó (Para, Brazil)

- Mons. Bruno Tommasi, retired Archbishop of  Lucca (Italy)

- Mons. Hermann Raich, S.V.D., Bishop of Wabag (Papua New Guinea)

- Mons. Issam John Darwish, BSO, DD., Eparch of the Melkite Catholic Church in Australia and New Zealand

- Mons. Domenico Pecile, retired Bishop of Latina (Italy)

- Mons José Domingo Ulloa Mendieta, O.S.A., Auxiliary Bishop of Panama (Panama)

- Mons. Stanislas Lukumwena Lumbala, O.F.M., Bishop of Kole (Democratic Republic of Congo)

- Mons. Pearce Lacey, retired Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto (Canada)

- Mons. Thomas Msusa, Bishop of Zomba (Malawi)

- Mons. Allan Chamgwera, retired Bishop of Zomba (Malawi)

- Mons. Remi Joseph Gustave Saint-Marie, Bishop of Dedza (Malawi)

- Mons. Joseph Faber MacDonald, Bishop of Saint John (New Brunswick, Canada)

Objavljeno: 16.01.2006.

Statistics for the house of prayer “Domus Pacis” for the year 2005

During 2005, 45 different seminars for 1,532 people took place in the house of prayer “Domus Pacis”.

There were 18 “Prayer, fasting and silence” seminars for 644 faithful from Austria (2), Germany (2), Poland (1), France (2), Ukraine (1), Russia (1), Lituania (1), Slovakia (1), Italy (2), Hungary (1), Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia-Herzegovina (4). Over six days, they deepened their faith in the Lord, following Our Lady’s call to prayer, fasting, and inner silence. These seminars were led by Fr. Ljubo Kurtovic.

There were also 9 recollection sessions for 294 members of the Franciscan Youth Fraternity and for the Altar boys from Herzegovina.

Franciscan School Sisters led 7 seminars for 190 girls.

There were also 11 other seminars for 404 people, organised by different movements.

Objavljeno: 15.01.2006.

Statistics for the year 2005

1,299,100 Holy Communions were distributed. 29,673 priests have concelebrated Holy Mass. Groups of pilgrims came from 57 countries from all the continents: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, England, Philippines, Finland, France, Gibraltar, Greece, Croatia, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Israel, Japan, South African Republic, Canada, China, Korea, La Reunion, Latvia, Lithuania, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Hungary, Macedonia, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Netherland, Germany, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, USA, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Serbia and Montenegro, Scotland, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Tahiti, Ukraine, Vietnam.

Objavljeno: 14.01.2006.

Interview with Fr. Alexis Wiehe, diocese of Toulon, France

Fr. Alexis Wiehe, priest of the diocese of Toulon, ordained 1 year and 4 months ago, came on a pilgrimage to Medjugorje in December 2005. The experience of Medjugorje has influenced his life and his vocation. He has the permission of his bishop to incorporate the elements that he received in Medjugorje into his pastoral work.

Objavljeno: 12.01.2006.

New Year's Eve in Medjugorje

Several thousand pilgrims, most of them young and from all over the world, came to Medjugorje in order to enter with prayer into the New Year 2006. Groups from all the continents began arriving several days earlier, and by Thursday and Friday, the church was already too small to accommodate all of them.  (photos)

Objavljeno: 02.01.2006.

Christmas in Medjugorje

Parishioners, together with the faithful from neighbouring parishes and pilgrims, prepared themselves for Christmas with a novena: instead of the usual evening prayer programme, there was a Rosary novena on Apparition Hill and early morning masses daily.  (photos)

Objavljeno: 29.12.2005.

ANNUAL APPARITION TO JAKOV ON DECEMBER 25TH 2005

At the last daily apparition to Jakov Colo on September 12th, 1998, Our Lady told him that henceforth he would have one apparition a year, every December 25th, on Christmas Day. This is also how it was this year. The apparition began at 2:45 pm and lasted 7 minutes.

Objavljeno: 25.12.2005.

Christmas Concert given by two children choirs

The “Little Doves of Peace” from Medjugorje under direction of Sr. Slavica Kozul, and the “Little Dubrovnik Singers” under the direction of Maestro Djelo Jusic gave their traditional Christmas Concert in Medjugorje Parish Church on Sunday, December 19, 2005 at 3.00pm. The group “Luka” from Ploce was the special guest at this concert. Maestro Jusic and Sr. Slavica Kozul are collaborating for many years now. This Christmas Concert takes place every year in Medjugorje as well as in Dubrovnik. (photos)

Objavljeno: 20.12.2005.

Christmas Concert given by the Croatian Baroque Ensemble

On Thursday, December 15, 2005, at 8.00pm, the Croatian Baroque Ensemble performed for the first time in St. James’ parish church in Medjugorje. The repertoire included a selection from the Italian baroque programme: Concerti Grossi by Corelli, Torelli and Manfredini, Legrenzi’s motet “O Dilectissime Jesu”, as well as Scarlatti’s cantata for soprano and strings «O Di Betlemme Altera». This concert was organised by the Medjugorje Parish with the assistance of the Croatian Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina.  (photos)

Objavljeno: 16.12.2005.

A letter to friends

Dear benefactors and friends of Medjugorje,

We have entered into the time of Advent, a time of expectation. Each one of us in his own way, personally, within the family, and in the community, is trying to prepare the way for the One who is coming.

He continues to come and to seek us. He continues to send prophets who announce this. Mary, His mother and our Mother, is from the very beginning his nearest disciple and reliable collaborator. On innumerable occasions throughout history she has proved this. In our days, God sends Her as Queen of Peace. He sends Her to teach us the divine wisdom of peace. He sends Her to teach us what brings us peace, and what destroys it. We are grateful to God and we praise Him for all those who in prayer, reconciliation, fasting, reception of the sacraments and reading of the Holy Scripture have come to know the divine wisdom of peace.

Objavljeno: 03.12.2005.

The 13th International Meeting for Leaders

The 13th International Meeting for Leaders of Peace Centres and Medjugorje Prayer, Pilgrim and Charity groups will take place in the New Hall in Medjugorje from March 5 to 9, 2006. The theme of this encounter is: “You shall be my witnesses until the ends of the world” (Acts 1,8) The number of places is limited, and the number of participants is increasing from year to year. This is why we ask you kindly to make your registration as soon as possible. You can send your registrations by fax + 387 36 651 999 (for Marija Dugandzic), or by e-mail: seminar.marija@medjugorje.hr .

Objavljeno: 25.11.2005.