Concourse in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Pope John Paul II Mass

Photographed By Erik Lander

1. Pope John Paul II Mass Marker

Inscription. In commemoration of the mass for world justice and peace offered by His Holiness Pope John Paul II October 2, 1979 here in Yankee Stadium. Gift of the Knights of Columbus.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Peace. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1900.

Location. 40° 49.641′ N, 73° 55.579′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Concourse. Marker is at the intersection of River Avenue and 161st Street on River Avenue. Located in Monument Park in the New Yankee Stadium. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bronx NY 10451, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Edward Grant Barrow (a few steps from this marker); Yankee Stadium September 11 Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Pope Paul VI Mass (a few steps from this marker); To the memory of Jacob Ruppert (within shouting distance of this marker); Allie Pierce Reynolds (within shouting distance of this marker); William Malcolm "Bill" Dickey (within shouting distance of this marker); Alfred Manuel "Billy" Martin (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Louis Gehrig (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2010, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. This page has been viewed 739 times since then and 13 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on August 29, 2010, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.