The Arizona Peace Center was established in 1988 to spread the messages of Our Lady in Medjugorje to the people in the State of Arizona. The center, a non-profit organization, is not affiliated with any one parish but exists for all people in all parishes. The Center’s Board of Directors consists of men and women from all parts of the valley with a network of associates and volunteers representing many parishes.
In addition to conferences, we coordinate Days of Prayer and Retreats at various parishes. We also give presentations on Medjugorje to groups upon request.
Project Love, a charity established by the Arizona Peace Center, was initiated to aid the war victims of Croatia and Bosnia-Hercegovina, and continues to give financial assistance to families, orphans, widows, refugees, churches, convents, monasteries, and hospitals, based on their need. Because of generous, caring benefactors - and Our Dear Lord’s help - we have been very successful in this endeavor.
The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, with the assent of Pope Francis, has approved the promotion of devotion to Our Lady, under the title “The Queen of Peace”. This is the title she called herself when she appeared to the six visionaries on June 25, 1981.
The Vatican also gave their blessing on all who wish to pilgrimage to Medjugorje, due to the many spiritual fruits that have come from it. Numerous callings to the priesthood and religious, conversions, and an increase in prayer and the Sacraments have taken place in Medjugorje. Daily Masses, in several languages, Confessions, Rosaries and other prayers are prayed each day in this sacred, little village.
The alleged apparitions of Our Lady in Medjugorje are presently subject to Church inquiry as to their authenticity. This is the case with any supernatural phenomenon. In the meantime, the messages, which have come from Medjugorje, are consistent with the Gospel and the Church’s call for prayer, fasting and peace. The Arizona Peace Center will humbly submit to the final authority of the Catholic Church.