Pope John Paul the Great

Karol Józef Wojtyła, known as John Paul II since his October 1978 election to the papacy, was born in the Polish town of Wadowice, a small city 50 kilometers from Krakow, on May 18, 1920. He was the youngest of three children born to Karol Wojtyła and Emilia Kaczorowska. His mother died in 1929. His eldest brother Edmund, a doctor, died in 1932 and his father, a non-commissioned army officer died in 1941. A sister, Olga, had died before he was born. Read more

Exhibits
Angels: A Celestial Visitation
 “Angels: A Celestial Visitation” opening on June 1, 2010.  The exhibit features the angel paintings of Patricia Montague Friend, based on models from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, but executed in her personal vision and exploring the variation of angelic forms in contemporary style.  Using acrylics, oils, and paper wetted and formed into shapes, Patricia Friend creates tapestry like paintings, rich in technique and texture through which the angels reveal themselves. Rubbing and glazing add transparency and light patterns to give the paintings their sense of beauty, mystery, and spirituality.  The artist’s wish for the viewer is to discover in the paintings “a beauty beyond appearance, to ponder and to bring peace.”
The exhibit will run through October 10, 2010. 

Papal and Polish Heritage Room
Never before seen photographs, video footage, artwork, and personal memorabilia from Pope John Paul’s childhood through his Papacy tells the story of the first Polish Pope and one the world’s greatest spiritual leaders. He was a son of Poland, son of Mary, a man of the World, a man of God.

Holy Land Pilgrimage 2010
The Pope John Paul II Cultural Foundation is delighted to offer you a unique experience in the Holy Land. In October, 2010, the Foundation is hosting a pilgrimage to the holiest sites in the world.



Events
The Beauty of Angels:
What Does Faith and Art Teach Us About Them and The New Evangelization
Fr. Basil Cole, O.P.  and  Dr. Jem Sullivan
 September 27, 2010 at 6:30 P.M.

The second annual Legacy Project will again take place together with the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center.  The aim of this John Paul II Generation project is to make known and celebrate the many ways in which his Holiness, Pope John Paul II, impacted the Catholic Church and society as a whole.
Please register by visiting:   www.jptglegacyproject.com

Celebrating His Heritage in His House
Saturday, October 23, 2010
As The Pope John Paul II Cultural Center works “Preparing His House” for the eagerly anticipated announcement of Beatification of the Venerable John Paul II, the Center will open its doors to celebrate the rich Polish heritage of our truly beloved son of Poland. Save the date, bring your family and friends and join The Pope John Paul II Cultural Center in “Preparing His House!”
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12th International Conference of the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF)
Living the Faith: Promoting Peace and Human Security in the Holy Land
Friday, November 5 – Saturday, November 6, 2010
Click here to register now and get more information.

News
Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl
Washington Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl succeeds Cardinal Adam J. Maida as President of the Corporate Board of the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center Foundation and Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Pope John Paul II Cultural Center

Pilgrimage to Rome 2010

JPII beatification process nearly complete, reveals personal secretary

Venerable John Paul II's life gives answers to society's problems, Supreme Knight says

The World Over with Raymond Arroyo
LIVE from the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center, each week EWTN News Director, Raymond Arroyo, brings you all that is seen and unseen around the world.