Fr. Slavko Barbaric, O.F.M. March 11, 1946 -
November 24, 2000
R.I.P.
Peace to All! With a heavy heart we pass along the
following news we just received about Fr. Slavko. We will greatly miss this
incredible priest who truly lived the messages of Our Lady in Medjugorje. His
words and his example helped all of us to grow closer to Our Lady, and her
message. We can be sure, with total confidence, that he is with Our Lady at this
moment in
heaven. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.
Hvaljen Isus I Maria! Steve and Ana Shawl ~ The Medjugorje Web
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Announcement from Denis
Nolan:
Fr. Slavko Barbaric, O.F.M., died today, November 24, 2000, on the top of Mt.
Krizevac. At 2:00 pm Fr. Slavko had led about 70 parishioners on the "Way
of the Cross", as is the parish's custom on Fridays at this time of year.
Upon reaching the top of Mt. Krizevac the sun came out and the rain stopped. A
beautiful rainbow in the distance near the Church could be seen.
As they started to descend, at about 3:50 pm local time, in front of, "The
Resurrection" station, Father Slavko slipped and fell. He suffered a heart
attack and died instantly. Fr. Svet accompanied his body down the mountain,
along with the medical team that had been summoned.
Fr. Slavko was born March 11, 1946 in Dragicini, Bosnia-Hercegovina. A member of
the Hercegovina Franciscan Province, he had joined St. James Parish in
Medjugorje in 1982. Familiar to millions through his many books and articles on
spiritual subjects, Fr. Slavko faithfully led the evening program of prayer in
the parish. Often in the early mornings he could be found in prayer on Mt.
Krizevac. He lead numerous spiritual retreats and presentations in Medjugorje
and conducted meetings on the theme of the Medjugorje events in many parts of
the world. A beloved son of the Gospa, Fr. Slavko faithfully served the needs of
the Parish, and millions of pilgrims, all these years. He is a beloved priest to
millions of pilgrims who journeyed to Medjugorje from every corner of the world.
In the parish of Penzance where many parishioners have been to Medjugorje and attended talks given by Father Slavko, we were all stunned to receive this news this afternoon. May he rest in peace, Amen. 24th November, 2000
FATHER SLAVKO'S BURIAL
Report supplied by The
Medjugorje Information Centre Fr. Slavko Barbaric was buried November 26th in the local cemetery of
Medjugorje "Kovacica". The funeral mass, concelebrated by some 150 priests
and assisted by more than 10.000 faithful, was presided by Mgr Ratko Peric, Bishop of
Mostar.
All speeches given at the funeral are published on www.medjugorje.hr
Father Slavko's work is alive.
Humanly in deep sorrow, but carried by Christian hope, we wish to tell to all pilgrims and friends of Medjugorje that God's work, started through Fr.
Slavko Barbaric, continues to live on through his collaborators who followed Fr. Slavko's inspirations throughout the years.
Works of Christian charity (Mothers' Village, Fond of the Friends of Talents, Fond for Children of Departed Defenders, Fond for Families with
Numerous Children, help for different persons in distress) will continue to live on, thanks to your active charity; also the prayer seminars (for
couples, for priests, for young people) will continue in the spirit of the Gospel of Jesus and of Our Lady's messages.
For all information linked with Fr. Slavko's work, please contact the parish priest, Fr. Ivan Sesar and the Parish Office.
Thanks and praise to the Lord for having given to Medjugorje such a man, priest and Franciscan.
The Last Homily of Father Slavko (external link)
More on Fr Slavko (external link) ~ Memorial ~ Photos etc
This page last updated 4th January, 2006 (links) v1.02