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Press Release: Appointment of Apostolic Visitor with a special role for the parish of Medjugorje

On May 31, 2018, the Holy Father appointed Archbishop Henryk Hoser, S.A.C., retired bishop of Warsaw-Prague (Poland), Apostolic Visitor with a special role for the parish of Medjugorje, for an indefinite time, and ad nutum Sanctae Sedis.

Objavljeno: 31.05.2018.

The First Holy Communion in Medjugorje

On Sunday, May 27, 57 children received the first Holy Communion. Fr. Marinko Sakota was the main celebrant at the solemn Holy Mass at 10 am, and the children’s choir “Doves of Peace”, conducted by Sr. Irena Azinovic, made this celebration more solemn. The entire church was filled with the little children, their parents and many pilgrims.  (photos)

Objavljeno: 28.05.2018.

Solemnity of Corpus Christi in Medjugorje

On Thursday, May 31, we celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. This is one of the solemnities in our Church and Holy Masses in Croatian language shall be at 7, 11 and 6 pm. After the evening Holy Mass, the Procession with the Blessed Sacrament will take place. It will start at the church, all the way to the bridge, then to the school and returning before the church again. We kindly ask all of the owners of the restaurants, coffee bars and shops to close their shops and adore the Blessed Sacrament on that evening.

Objavljeno: 27.05.2018.

Summer schedule of the prayer programme

Summer schedule of the prayer programme begins on June 1st and will be in force until September 1, 2018. Rosary will be at 6 p.m. and Holy Mass at 7 p.m. while after Holy Mass the regular prayer programme will follow, depending on the day in the week. Adorations on Tuesdays and Saturdays will start at 10 p.m., and on Thursdays at 8 pm, after the evening Holy Mass.

Objavljeno: 27.05.2018.

Sacrament of the Holy Confirmation in Medjugorje

On Saturday, May 26, 2018, 32 young boys and girls received the sacrament of the Holy Confirmation at the Holy Mass held at 10 am in the church of St. James. The sacrament was ministered to them by Mons. dr. Ratko Peric, bishop of Mostar Duvno Diocese. The choir conducted by Sr. Irena Azinovic made this celebration more solemn and beautiful.  (photos)

Objavljeno: 26.05.2018.

Renewal of vows in Medjugorje

On Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 8 pm, there was a solemn Holy Mass and renewal of the vows for parents of the youth from Medjugorje. During the time of the Holy Mass, parents read aloud their vows when they promised to fast, pray and celebrate Holy Mass for their children and all children in the parish of Medjugorje for one year, each first Friday of the month.(photos)

Objavljeno: 25.05.2018.

Healed in Medjugorje through the intercession of Our Lady, the Queen of Peace

May is always a special month in Medjugorje, the month of Mary and many pilgrims decide to come to Medjugorje in this time. Our journalists had opportunity to speak to one pilgrim from Columbia who came here for the second time. This time, she came to thank the Queen of Peace for her healing.

Objavljeno: 23.05.2018.

THE 7th INTERNATIONAL PILGRIMAGE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

The 7th International pilgrimage for persons with disabilities will take place from June 14-17, 2018, with the theme Living on the Word of God “Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures” (Lk 24:45). The coordinator of the pilgrimage is the parish priest Fr. Marinko Sakota.

Objavljeno: 22.05.2018.

Mother’s Day celebrated in Medjugorje

On May 14 there was a celebration of Mother’s Day organised by the parish of Medjugorje and Elementary School of Bijakovici. It was the event full of joy, music, songs and praise.

Mothers were overjoyed and there were even some tears because of children’s performance for their moms.  (photos)

Objavljeno: 15.05.2018.

The 6th International Spiritual Retreat for Life held in Medjugorje

The 6th International Spiritual Retreat for Life held in Medjugorje finished on May 12, with the Holy Eucharist celebrated by Fr. Damir Pavic. The theme of this year was Living on the Word of God - “Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures” (Lk 24:45), and there were 160 participants from 14 countries:  (photos)

Objavljeno: 14.05.2018.

Solemn celebration of the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord

The parish of St. James in Medugorje celebrated solemnly the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord.  (photos)

Objavljeno: 11.05.2018.

The 6th International Spiritual Retreat for Life began

The 6th International Spiritual Retreat for Life began in Medjugorje on May 9, 2018 with the registration of the participants at 2 pm.  (photos)

Objavljeno: 10.05.2018.

Thursday – a day for the parishioners

We are in the month of Our Lady – May, and the parish office Medjugorje, grateful for the abundance of graces we receive each month, invites parishioners for the evening prayer programme on Thursdays: Rosary, Holy Mass and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. The members of the Franciscan Secular Order are leading the prayer of the Rosary for a while already, and the Franciscans in this parish will be the main celebrants each Thursday from now on.

Objavljeno: 07.05.2018.

The Association “Mary’s Hands” needs your help

As many of you know, the Association “Mary’s Hands” has been helping to the poor for a while now, by supplying them with the food and the other necessities. Every help in food, each donation, regardless of how big or small it is, can help our Association to continue their activities of being extended hands of Mary in the lives of many poor families.

Objavljeno: 07.05.2018.

Mother’s Day celebration

The elementary school Bijakovici and the parish of Medjugorje organise the celebration of Mother’s Day which will take place on Monday, May 14 in the Hall of John Paul II at 7.30 pm. It will be the celebration filled with music, jokes and joy and let us come in a large number to support the efforts of our children, but to make this more special day for mothers.

„May each day be as joyful as this one, may you be filled with good health and happiness, my dearest Mother.”

Objavljeno: 06.05.2018.