Originally published at National Catholic Register
With the Sept. 19, 2024, announcement from the Vatican granting a nihil obstat to the spiritual experiences at Medjugorje, people may wonder about the current lives of the six visionaries who were all children or teens when the alleged apparitions began in 1981. The following background is drawn from several sources, such as Medjugorje.org and Mladifest.com, the official website of the Medjugorje International Youth Festival.
Vicka Ivankovic-Mijatovic, 60, easily recognized from her constant smile and joy-filled countenance, is the oldest of the visionaries. She was born on Sept. 3, 1964, in the village of Bijakovići at the foot of Podbrdo or Apparition Hill.
Vicka is married, and she and her husband Mario have two children, Sophia Maria and Anton. The family lives in the small village of Krehin Gradac, a few miles north of Medjugorje. Our Lady allegedly continues to appear to her daily. So far, Vicka has apparently received nine of the 10 secrets related to future events that Our Lady has allegedly shared with the visionaries, along with a particular intention to pray for. Vicka’s intention is to pray for the sick.
Ivan Dragičević, 59, was born on May 25, 1965, also in Bijakovici. Our Lady has given
