Marian Academy yesterday observed the 31st anniversary of International Day of Peace in a ceremony of offerings, tribute and praise at the school’s auditorium.
Principal Sister Marie Harper prayed for God to “Protect us from the evils of injustice, prejudice, exploitation, conflict and war, help us to put away mistrust, bitterness and hatred.”
There were also remarks from the Catholic clergy, peace hymns by the school’s choir, one minute of silence and reflection and ringing of the ‘Peace Bell’. There were also presentations from a