A Bacolod businessman initiated to build a monument in honor of Pope John Paul II's visit to Bacolod City on February 20, 1981. An 8-storey monument now stands at the Reclamation Area near SM Bacolod, the city's biggest mall. It was at that spot where the Pope said mass to close to a million people.
The cross on top of the tower was built and designed by Arch. Ramiro "Chick" Garcia, Jr. The Cross is lighted at night which makes it the new landmark of Bacolod City now being the highest structure in city.
Atty Simplicio Palanca had a statue of John Paul II sculpted by Bro. Tagoy Jakosalem, (OAR).
It is the hope of Bishop Navarra to make this tower a Pilgrimage site. He wrote Archbishop Cardinal of Krakow, Poland to send some memorabilia of Pope John Paul II and he replied that he would send some.
The Diocese of Bacolod appeals to all to also share your mementos or souvenirs during the Holy Father’s visit here in 1981. It shall be put in the different floors of the Tower in order to establish Pope John Paul II’s character.
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