Sunday, June 19, 2011

Yellow Hall renamed to honour Blessed JPII

The ‘Yellow Hall’ in Medjugorje was recently renamed to honour Blessed John Paul II and is now known as the Blessed John Paul II parish centre. There are a number of signs erected around the church directing pilgrims to the centre.

Another building under construction is the new home for the ‘Mir’ Information Centre currently housed next to the Adoration Chapel. The new building (pictured below) is immediately behind the Risen Saviour sculpture, close to the cemetery, and a car park is also being built alongside. The retaining wall of the cemetery is also undergoing reconstruction. The gates have been taken down but will be replaced when the construction work is completed.


Another slight change in appearance is alongside the Adoration Chapel. The hedgerow has been removed, making it more convenient for pilgrims to sit and meet during services held outside. Extra benches have also been added in the grass area alongside the path that circles the outside seating section.