The Centre of John Paul II Pontificate

The John Paul II Center in Krakow was founded in June 1995 on the strength of a decree by Cardinal Franciszek Macharski. Two years later, in 1997, the Institute was moved to a location at 18 Kanonicza Street, which was visited and blessed by the Pope during his pilgrimage to his homeland. At the same time the formal commencement of the Institute’s work began.