San Juan de los Lagos, Jalisco, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)

Pope John Paul II's Visit to San Juan de Lagos

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 5, 2018

1. Pope John Paul II's Visit to San Juan de Lagos Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Homenaje de gratitud
que San Juan de los Lagos
dedica al “Peregrino de Paz”
S.S. Juan Pablo II
en el vigésimo aniversario de su visita
a esta “tierra de mártires”
1990 – 8 de mayo - 2010

Excmo. Sr. Ob. D Felipe Salazar Villagrana

Su Santidad Juan Pablo II

Excmo. Sr. Ob. D J. Trinidad Sepulveda Ruiz-Velasco

English translation:
A tribute of thanks from San Juan de los Lagos
dedicated to the “Pilgrim of Peace”
His Holiness John Paul II
on the 20th anniversary of his visit to this “land of martyrs”
1990 – May 8 - 2010

Most Excellent Bishop Felipe Salazar Villagrana

His Holiness John Paul II

Most Excellent Bishop J. Trinidad Sepulveda Ruiz-Velasco

Erected 2010.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Peace. A significant historical year for this entry is 1990.

Location. 21° 14.736′ N, 102° 20.054′ W. Marker is in San Juan de los Lagos, Jalisco. Marker is on Calle Luis

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Moreno just east of Calle Vicente Guerrero, on the right when traveling east. The marker and statue are north of the Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Juan de los Lagos JAL 47000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 18 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (within shouting distance of this marker); Mesón de la Virgen (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Temple of the Third Order (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Chapel of the First Miracle (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Temple of the Blood of Christ (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Sanctuary of Saint Pedro Esqueda (approx. one kilometer away); Pope John Paul II's Visit to Jalostotitlán (approx. 16.3 kilometers away); Alfredo R. Placencia (approx. 16.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Juan de los Lagos.

Pope John Paul II's Visit to San Juan de Lagos Marker and Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 5, 2018

2. Pope John Paul II's Visit to San Juan de Lagos Marker and Statue

The additional dedicatory markers are on the other sides of the statue's base.

Statue of Pope John Paul II image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 5, 2018

3. Statue of Pope John Paul II

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 478 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 26, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.