Exhibitions

“I Have Come To You Again” – Blessed Pope John Paul II

The Blessed Pope John Paul II’s immense faith and great courage were inspirational and admired by both Christians and non-Christians alike around the world. During 2012, we will be celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Blessed Pope John Paul II’s visit to the United States with the exhibition of a very special one of a kind event. The National Exhibits Association will provide the “I Have Come To You Again” Venue.

This historical exhibit will feature the personal artifacts of His Holiness, Blessed Pope John Paul II. The venue will be divided into four sections:

1. The childhood and adolescence of Karol Wojtyla (1920-1938);
2. His years as a Laborer, Priest, Bishop, Archbishop and Cardinal in his native Poland (1939-1978);
3. His years as the first Polish Pope of the Roman Catholic Church; and
4. A reflection of the time from Death through His Beatification (2005-Present).

Items will come from the Vatican City State as well as from the John Paul II Center in Krakow, Poland. These artifacts will include personal belongings Blessed Pope John Paul II collected during his lifetime, and gifts, pictures and documents he received while he served as one of the most powerful world leaders.

Professor Francesco Buranelli, the Secretary of the Pontifical Commission of the Cultural Patrimony of the Catholic Church from the Vatican City State, will serve as the Curator and Historian. Rev. Malcolm Neyland, M.C.L., J.C.L., Executive Director of the National Exhibits Association will coordinate the venue.