From addiction to resurrection — a testimony of living hope
The Cenacolo Community (Zajednica Cenacolo) is one of the most moving and inspiring places in Medjugorje — not because of apparitions, statues, or views, but because of transformed lives.
Founded in 1983 by Sr. Elvira Petrozzi, Cenacolo is a Catholic community where young men and women once lost to addiction, crime, or despair now live in prayer, work, and fraternity. No medications. No therapy. Just truth, love, and daily encounter with Christ.
Their stories are raw. Their faces shine. Their lives are proof:
God still resurrects.
📍 Location & Access
- Located about 30 minutes on foot from the church
- Ask MG or parish office for exact walking route
- Visitors welcome for public testimonies and events
- Visits are best arranged in connection with their schedule
🕊️ What You’ll Experience
- Weekly public testimonies (usually Saturday afternoon, in amphitheater)
- Powerful personal stories of freedom, prayer, and purpose
- Joyful singing, group prayer, and silent witness
- Opportunities for questions or group reflections afterward
🛐 Daily Life at Cenacolo
The brothers (and sisters, in other houses) live by a strict rhythm:
- Rising early
- Daily Mass, Rosary, and Adoration
- Fasting and work (gardening, carpentry, cooking)
- No phones, no distractions, no excuses — only surrender and hope
They accept no money from outside. The community lives completely by divine providence.
🕰️ When to Visit
- Saturday afternoons for public testimony (confirm with MG)
- Visitors should arrive early and remain quiet during events
- Private visits only by arrangement
🤝 Respectful Visitor Guidelines
- Modest clothing required
- Silence during testimonies
- No filming or interviews without permission
- Donations are welcome but never requested
🌟 Pilgrims Say…
“They spoke like I’ve never heard before — broken, honest, and beautiful.”
“I cried for 45 minutes. Not out of pity, but because I finally believed change was possible.”
🧭 Recommended Visit Time
🕓 60–90 minutes
Great for: Healing through testimony, personal renewal, confession preparation
