A home built by love, for those who needed one most
Just a short walk from the center of Medjugorje lies a place few pilgrims forget once they visit: Mother’s Village (Majčino Selo). Founded in the 1990s by the beloved Fr. Slavko Barbarić, this community was created as a response to the trauma of war — a sanctuary for orphans, wounded youth, and broken families.
But it became more than that.
It became a living reflection of the Gospel.
📍 Location & Access
- About 15 minutes on foot from St. James Church
- Located in a quiet area off the main road toward Čitluk
- Open daily for visitors
- You may walk the grounds respectfully without needing a guide
🙏 What You’ll Find There
- A beautiful chapel of the Holy Family open to visitors
- Peaceful paths, small gardens, and a sacred silence
- Modest houses where community members live together as spiritual families
- Occasional spiritual events and celebrations (inquire at MG or parish office)
💙 Why It Matters
This is not a tourist attraction — it is a living community of faith, service, and healing.
Children raised here are surrounded by love, structure, and prayer. Adults who serve here commit to a rhythm of daily Mass, work, and witness.
Mother’s Village is a response to Our Lady’s call:
“Live love. Be love.”
🕰️ Best Time to Visit
- Late morning or early afternoon — quietest times
- Avoid evening hours unless attending Mass or a scheduled event
- Please maintain silence and respect boundaries
🌟 Pilgrims Say…
“This is where the message of Medjugorje becomes flesh.”
“You don’t just see love here. You feel it.”
🧭 Recommended Visit Time
🕓 30–60 minutes
Great for: Walking, quiet reflection, prayer for children & families
