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Top 10 Semester Highlights: Spring 2019.

In honor of their final 10 days here in Krakow, I’d like to share the top 10 gifts that God has given to our students these past months. 1. Our pilgrimage day in Czestochowa was a moving encounter with Our Lady for everyone present. One of our students who comes...

Looking Forward in May!

The last time I wrote it was the Solemnity of St. Joseph. Today too is another feast of St. Joseph- the Worker: a superb way to kick off the month dedicated to the Mother of God and Our Mother. Through the intercession of Jesus’ earthly family, that so heavily influenced...

Institutions and Individuals. And you?

I’d like to bring you all in the loop about where we stand with partnerships, our current Spring 2019 study abroad cohort, and what opportunities lie ahead for summer and autumn. Partnerships We’re happy to announce our official affiliation with fantastic institutions on our new partnerships page. You'll see our...

We need your help to get some wheels!

Hello again from Krakow! The MacDonald family has safely returned home to (as our 3-year old daughter calls it) “John Paul II’s house!”. The US Tour was amazing: thank you for being a part of that. We’ll be rolling out some of the big developments for 2019 that have sprung...

Merry Christmas with a testimony!

In addition to our prayers, we thought there is nothing better to share with you this Christmas than a glimpse into the fruits of the JP2 Project. Macie, a senior at Benedictine College who is studying (and living) the New Evangelization, studied abroad with us last summer. She will be...

Not Because of Turkey, but seriously…

The US Tour certainly became more of an apostolic mission than we could have hoped for. 10+ weeks of travel30+ locations in 18 states70+ events & activities15 colleges & universities2500+ youth and young adults (at least!)Countless parishioners young and old! The movement of the Holy Spirit in this very humble...

Mercy made real on the US Tour.

Everyone asks me, “how is the tour going? How is it traveling for so long with 2 small children?” My honest answer is, “it’s crazy!” But when you’ve got nothing, things are nuts, and your limitations are a bit too apparent, then God’s manifestations become quite apparent. In honor of...

This is awesome! Can I do something?

We’ve had countless encounters on this US Tour with those who share the mission in their hearts, but perhaps haven’t made the jump to be a part of it. There are many ways to contribute, but I’ll highlight 5 simple but impactful contributions. If you think "this is awesome", pick...

Carrying the torch back to the USA.

October 16th will mark 40 years since the election of Pope John Paul II. I’m not sure how much JP2 fans around the world see this as cause to celebrate. I do know that here in Krakow, plans are underway to honor, relive, and commemorate that pivotal point in history...

Springtime is beginning to dawn.

Easter springtime is already beginning to dawn for us in the JP2 Project as our [sometimes grueling] behind-the-scenes preparations are permeated with a new light. With our first group of students solidified for the summer study abroad program, work just became a bit more exciting. Hailing from 11 different institutions...