In 1982, the Pope made a visit to Japan, and in 1984 to South Korea and Puerto Rico. The pope was gravely injured. On the subject he wrote 130 topics called the Theology of the Body. [15], That month, Wojtyła found a fourteen-year-old Jewish refugee named Edith Zierer. He spoke Polish as his native language, and learned Latin and Ancient Greek in school. John Paul II High School (JPII) is a next generation Catholic college preparatory high school serving families in the greater Collin County area. He died when Wojtyła was twelve. 1978; 1979; 1980; 1981; 1982; 1983; 1984 Named TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year in 1994, with time we will only gain more insight on the profound personal, spiritual, political, and historical impact one great man had on not only the Catholic Church, but the world at large. John Paul II beatified many people. John Paul II’s doctrinal legacy is one of the richest in the history of the Church. Our academic all-state student-athletes maintained an average of 90 or above and were named TAPPS 1st or 2nd team all-district. On 13 May 2005, Pope Benedict XVI cut short the usual 5-year wait for the beatification process to begin. John Paul II vs Bishop Lynch Game Highlights - Feb. 8, 2021. Wherever he went, he attracted large crowds. During John Paul's time as pope, the church was involved in a large number of claims about child sexual abuse by priests. All men, except for the disabled, had to have a job. It was announced on 14 January 2011, that John Paul II would be beatified on 1 May 2011 (Divine Mercy Sunday). Saint John Paul II’s feast day is October 22, the day he became the Holy Father, thirty-six years earlier. He officially condemned aspects of Liberation theology. He liked football (soccer)[12] as a goalkeeper. ― Pope John Paul II. This is considered to be the largest single event in Christian history. 2910 Kerry Forest Pkwy #D4-344 Tallahassee, FL 32309. His understanding of the dignity and potential of every person in the heart of God, lies at the core of our mission. An intimate portrait of the man, the pope and his message, this series of documentaries reveals the epic proportions of the life and work of Pope John Paul. The official time of death on his death certificate was 9:37 pm,[39][40] but a few sources reported 9:33 pm. He is the first ever pope to visit the White House,[8] and a mosque. [47] The letter was from future Pope Benedict XVI - whom John Paul II had asked to handle such cases. Karol Jozef Wojtyla, popularly known as Pope John Paul II, served as the sovereign of the Vatican City and Pope of the Catholic Church. The Pope had tracheotomy surgery in mid February but it did not help and he lost weight. Cardinal student-athletes take pride in excelling on and off the field. Karol Wojtyła was ordained as a priest by Cardinal Adam Stefan Sapieha[20] on 1 November 1946. [14] He also criticised the United States embargo against Cuba. The only other time (in recent history) that this has happened was for Mother Theresa, who was made Blessed Mother Theresa by John Paul II. As tradition demands, his name was called three times. During his lifetime he learned many foreign languages. One was about Religious freedom and the other one was about the work of the church in the Modern World. He also went to Armenia, to participate in the celebration of the 1700 years of Christianity. Learn more about his life and papacy. Angelus / Regina Caeli. After this the Pope often travelled in a bullet-proof trailer known as the "popemobile." [11] He worked as a volunteer librarian. The Pope visited more … The pope later visited Ağca in prison. Pope John Paul II was ordained in 1946, became the bishop of Ombi in 1958, and became the archbishop of Krakow in 1964. He was canonized in 2014. Saint John Paul II Biography. This training was compulsory. [29] He visited Umayyad Mosque, where John the Baptist is believed to be buried.[30]. John Paul II went to places where other popes before him had already been, such as the United States, or The Holy Land. [34] He visited many shrines consecrated to her, notably Knock in Ireland, Licheń Stary in Poland, Fátima in Portugal, Guadalupe in Mexico and Lourdes in France. He also had an enlarged prostate, urinary infection and other problems. Youth Group. John Paul II High School Main Navigation Menu. He spent two weeks there with head and shoulder injuries. As a Pole, he was the first non-Italian pope in 455 years. John Paul died on Saturday, on the eve of the Divine Mercy Holiday, 2 April 2005. Join Our Parish. II Karol Wojtyla 16.X.1978 - 2.IV.2005. [10], Karol Józef Wojtyła was born on 18 May 1920 in Wadowice, Poland. When there was no reply, his papal ring was broken, which meant the end of John Paul II's papacy (reign as pope). One of John Paul II's earliest official visits was to his home country of Poland, in June 1979. In 1962 he took part in the Second Vatican Council and helped write two very important documents. On 26 June 1967, Pope Paul VI raised Archbishop Wojtyła's rank to the rank of a cardinal.[11]. The Duke of Edinburgh, HM The Queen Elizabeth II and Pope John Paul II Pope John Paul II speaks into a microphone as Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski listens, Krakow, Poland, June 1979. He is also famous for starting the annual World Youth Day. John Paul II Academy. If you want peace, work for justice. Cardinal Belles Cardinal Belles: Twitter Cardinal Belles: Schedule Cardinal Belles: Roster Cardinal Belles: News Cheerleading Cheerleading: Twitter Cheerleading: Schedule Cheerleading: Roster Cheerleading: News Cross Country Cross Country: Twitter Cross Country: Schedule Cross Country: Roster Cross Country: News Football Football: … He hid there till after the war. Exactly one year later he traveled to Fatima to thank Mary, Mother of God for saving his life. [43] He was against abortion and contraception in general. In 1939, Nazi forces closed the Jagiellonian University. Every familiarity should be avoided, not only with those impious libertines who openly promote the character of the sect, bu… Founded in 2005, JPII is committed to forming the next generation of effective and ethical servant leaders in our community and the world. The pope holds his zucchetto in one hand. On the day that he officially became Pope, he spoke to people in Italian, English, German, French, Spanish, Czech and Portuguese. [30][32] He said Mass in local languages during some visits, including Kiswahili in Nairobi, Kenya in 1995 and in an Indonesian language in East Timor. It encourages young people to be faithful to God, and to live together in peace. She did not hear of him again until the day came when he was elected Pope.[17][18][19]. As our patron, St. John Paul II inspires our ministry through his life, teaching and fatherly love. In 1963 Bishop Wojtyła became Archbishop of Kraków. She was trying to reach her parents. He would not hold or fire a weapon.[14]. [14], On this trip there was a second attempt to his life. Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. The German officers sent him to a hospital. After studying his life and teaching, it was decided that he should officially be called "the Blessed Fra Angelico". [44] As head of the largest Christian group, John Paul II taught a conservative theological view of human sexuality. He played sports. 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[26] In 2000, he became the first modern Catholic pope to visit Egypt,[27] and met with the Coptic Pope,[27] and the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria. The apostolic letter outlines the priorities for the Catholic Church for the third millennium and beyond. [16] He gave her food and helped her go to the railway station. There was a big clean-up to be done. According to the Vatican, Pope John Paul II's remains (which will not be exhumed and exposed) will be moved from the grotto beneath St. Peter's Basilica, where he is presently buried, to a marble stone monument in Pier Paolo Cristofari's Chapel of St. Sebastian, which is where Blessed Pope Innocent XI is currently buried; Blessed Pope Innocent's remains will likely be moved. St. John Paul II was also a prolific writer; among his principal documents are many treasures of the Church. Amen. On 29 February 1944, Wojtyła was knocked down by a German truck (lorry). The Vatican sent a letter to the bishops that they were not to report such cases. II; Polish: Jan Paweł II GMD; Italian: Giovanni Paolo II), sometimes called Saint John Paul or John Paul the Great, born Karol Józef Wojtyła (Polish: [ˈkarɔl ˈjuzɛf vɔjˈtɨwa]; 18 May 1920 – 2 April 2005), was the 264th Pope of the Catholic Church from 16 October 1978 to his death in 2 April 2005. [34], Many people claimed to have been specially blessed by the reign of Pope John Paul II. He also made many saints. John Paul II was the most traveled pope in history with 104 international trips. A second miracle attributed to John Paul II's intercession was approved on 2 July 2013, and confirmed by Pope Francis two days later (two miracles must be attributed to a person's intercession to be declared a saint). [45] But he said that homosexuals have the same inherent dignity and rights as everybody else. He was pope for 26 years, making him the second longest serving pope after Pope Pius IX who held the office for 31 years and seven months. He was the first non-Italian since 1523 to become the Pope, besides being the longest serving Pope in the history. [25] During his visit in January 1998, he sharply criticized Cuba for not allowing people to freely express their religion. If you want life, embrace … ” While he was pope, he made 105 trips, visiting 117 countries. Many people thought he should be given the title "Blessed". Million in total college scholarships for Class of 2020. He lost everyone in his family - a sister, brother, mother, and father - before he became a priest. His brother was a doctor. Inspired by the legacy of our patron, Pope St. John Paul II, we must rouse the minds and hearts of our students, stir their faith, and empower them to create a future based on hope and love. John Paul II became Pope on 16 October 1978. 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