Pope John Paul II Cultural Center.....
By chance my friend recommended me to go Cultural Center (Pope John Paul II) while I am staying here. It was opened in March 2001 and situated 12 acres adjacent to The Catholic University of America and near both the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. When I went the center, I was touched by three entities; architecture of the building, special exhibits, and heritage room. The center is modern architectural style and in front of the center there is running water like a lake. The water reflects the cross of the center. I was very moved by the scene. Along the aisle, in the HANDS OF PEACE exhibit, visitors connect with Catholics from all around the world through bronze hand castings including a hand cast from Pope John Paul II. I could feel the inspirational messages of faith from the people when I touched their hand casting.
First of all, the PAPAL AND POLISH HERITAGE ROOM is a special place for reflection and study of Pope John Paul II. It features photographs, gifts from world leaders and many personal items which bring to light his life and character. Even though you are not Catholic, feel free to visit Pope John Paul II Cultural Center.
By chance my friend recommended me to go Cultural Center (Pope John Paul II) while I am staying here. It was opened in March 2001 and situated 12 acres adjacent to The Catholic University of America and near both the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. When I went the center, I was touched by three entities; architecture of the building, special exhibits, and heritage room. The center is modern architectural style and in front of the center there is running water like a lake. The water reflects the cross of the center. I was very moved by the scene. Along the aisle, in the HANDS OF PEACE exhibit, visitors connect with Catholics from all around the world through bronze hand castings including a hand cast from Pope John Paul II. I could feel the inspirational messages of faith from the people when I touched their hand casting.
First of all, the PAPAL AND POLISH HERITAGE ROOM is a special place for reflection and study of Pope John Paul II. It features photographs, gifts from world leaders and many personal items which bring to light his life and character. Even though you are not Catholic, feel free to visit Pope John Paul II Cultural Center.
2 comments:
Wow! What a breathtaking place. It is fitting that his place is in honor of such a great man. I worked for 3 years in Poland and it is hard to explain how one man could be so revered. It wasn't exactly clear to me, where is the center located? In DC?
Thank you so much for your comments. The Cultural Center is located northeast Washington, DC.
You can go there by metro for your reference. The direction is from the Web site of Pope John Paul II Center.
1. Reach the Cultural Center on the Red Line.
2. Disembark at the Brookland/CUA station. From the station, exit to Brookland Ave/ Catholic University and go to Michigan Ave to the left.
3. Follow Michigan Avenue approximately ½ mile to Harewood Road, NE just past the entrance to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Turn right onto Harewood Road, and the Cultural Center is approximately ½ mile on the left.
I hope you visit Paul II Cultural Cneter.
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