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The Geographical Review October 1997, Vol. 87 (4), pp. 447-467 Medjugorje: Finding Peace at the Heart of Conflict James M. Jurkovich and WilbertM. Gesler ABSTRACT: Pilgrims to the Bosnian town of Medjugorje find peace at the heart of several conflicts that involve ethnic, religious, and political tensions; the natural and the supernatural; rural and urban lifestyles; the role of the Catholic Church; the sacred and the profane; and the Virgin Mary's messages. Peace within this place is found by creating community, the Other, ritual, and myth. Keywords: Bosnia, geography of religion, place. Mr. JURKOVICH teaches social studies at Saint Thomas Academy, Saint Paul. DR. GESLER is a professor of geography at the University of North Carolina. To contact the lead author: Professor James M. Jurkovich Department of Social Studies St. Thomas Academy 949 Mendota Heights Road St. Paul, MN 55120 Email: jjurkovich@cadets.com