Central Harlem in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

His Holiness Pope John Paul II

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 2, 2021

1. His Holiness Pope John Paul II Marker

Inscription. On the occasion of his pastoral visit to the Archdiocese of New York and his plea for peace at the United Nations

October 2, 1979 visited historic Harlem and this church of St. Charles Borromeo and greeted Catholic and non-Catholic clergy, religious, and laity who struggle for justice, peace, and human rights in this community and in all the Harlems of America.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is October 2, 1979.

Location. 40° 49.175′ N, 73° 56.51′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Central Harlem. Marker is on West 141st Street east of Frederick Douglass Boulevard, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 West 141st Street, New York NY 10030, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Savoy Ballroom (approx. ¼ mile away); Hamilton Heights Historic District (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hamilton Grange (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dorrance Brooks Square (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Dorrance Brooks Square (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jackie Robinson Pool (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Hamilton Grange

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Dorrance Brooks Square (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

More about this marker. The marker is found mounted to the right of the front entrance of St. Charles Borromeo Church.

Also see . . . When Pope John Paul II visited New York City for the first time (New York Daily News, Aug. 14 2017). (Submitted on May 9, 2021.)

His Holiness Pope John Paul II Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 2, 2021

2. His Holiness Pope John Paul II Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here to the right of the church entrance.

Pope John Paul II Canonization Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 2, 2021

3. Pope John Paul II Canonization Plaque

Mounted directly above the main marker is a plaque celebrating Pope John Paul II's canonization.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 9, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.