Mother’s Village (Majčino Selo)

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