PENNSYLVANIA
, USA
(2004
World Peace Prayer Society Report)
September 9, 2004 - Pax Christi of the Alleghenies Young Adult
Forum to Celebrate
International Day of Peace
CRESSON,
Pa. - Pax Christi of the Alleghenies Young
Adult Forum is dedicating a Peace Pole at Saint Francis University
on September 21 to celebrate the International Day of Peace. The International
Day of Peace was established by a United Nations resolution in 1981
in order to "commemorate and strengthen the ideals of peace both
within and among all nations and peoples." The goal for this
year's observance is that one billion people all over the globe will
join in a common commitment to peace.
"When our world seems to
be caught in the vicious cycle of the forces of violence, it is critical
that we collectively use the power of prayer to bring about peace
and goodwill among all people on earth," commented Sr. Veronica
Kovach, campus minister at Mount Aloysius College and member of Pax
Christi.
The dedication will begin at 7:00
P.M. in the Immaculate Conception Chapel at Saint Francis University
and will include readings, prayer, music and a candlelight procession
to the Peace Pole. The Peace Pole will be permanently installed on
the mall and will carry the message "May Peace Prevail on Earth"
in 8 languages. Light refreshments will be served to close the celebration.
All members of the community are invited to attend.
Pax Christi of the Alleghenies
Young Adult Forum includes members from Saint Francis University,
Penn State Altoona College, University at Pittsburgh at Johnstown,
Mount Aloysius College, and community members.
2004
World Peace Prayer Society Compilation
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