Promoting Peace
“Let us, then, make it our aim to work for peace and to strengthen one another.”
Romans 14:19
Dec 7 Pilgrimage of Peace Events with Japanese Delegation
On Monday, December 7, join Archbishop Paul D. Etienne and a delegation of archbishops from Nagasaki and Hiroshima for a day of prayers for peace at St. James Cathedral in Seattle. The archbishops from Japan are bringing the Hibaku Maria statue which will be present at all the events. Otherwise known as “Bombed Mary,” this top portion of a statue of Mary survived the Nagasaki nuclear bombings and is a symbol of hope and resilience. Learn more about each event in the section below.
St. James Cathedral
804 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA, USAAll-day Veneration of the Hibaku Maria
All are welcome from 9 am to 8 pm to venerate the Hibaku Maria statue, which is the top portion of a statue of Mary that survived the nuclear bombing of Urakami Cathedral in Nagasaki. Usually residing in the rebuilt Urakami Cathedral in Nagasaki, the Hibaku Maria statue is travelling with the Japanese delegation archbishops… ...
St. James Cathedral
804 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA, USAMass with the Japanese Peace Delegation
Join Archbishop Paul D. Etienne and a delegation of archbishops from Nagasaki and Hiroshima for a special Mass for peace at St. James Cathedral in Seattle at 12:10 pm. The Hibaku Maria statue, which is the top portion of a statue of Mary that survived the nuclear bombing of Urakami Cathedral in Nagasaki, will be… ...
St. James Cathedral
804 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA, USAInterfaith Prayer Service for Peace
Join Archbishop Paul D. Etienne and a delegation of archbishops from Nagasaki and Hiroshima for a special Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace at St. James Cathedral in Seattle at 6:30 pm. Leaders from different faith communities in the Archdiocese of Seattle will join Archbishop Etienne and members of the Japanese delegation to lead prayers for… ...
Each of us plays a role in securing peace in our world
Peace in our world starts with each of us as individuals. Peace is rooted in our relationship with God. As the Book of Judges says, “the Lord is peace” (Judges 6:24). Peace rooted in God extends to our relationships within our own families and in our communities. Peace is mundane moments in our lives each day. Peace looks like respectful dialogue. Peace looks like unity. Peace looks like inclusion. Peace looks like learning about those who are different than you. There are many faces of peace, and we have the opportunity to reflect each one as we live out the joy of the Gospel each day.
Archbishop Paul D. Etienne, August 6, 2024 Peace letter
Nuclear Disarmament Work
The largest storage of nuclear weapons in the U.S. is held in the Archdiocese of Seattle, sparking ongoing efforts for peace and nuclear disarmament. The archdiocese has partnered with several peace organizations and continue to advocate for a world without nuclear weapons.
Watch the Washington State Catholic Conference's webinar on The Bomb and the Consistent Ethic of Life
Partnership for a World Without Nuclear Weapons
Led by Catholic bishops, the Partnership for a World Without Nuclear Weapons (PWNW) voluntarily carries out activities, to promote the ratification and expansion of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and to promote activities to protect all life and the environment from all forms of harm caused by the development, testing, production, transport, possession, use, and threat of use of nuclear weapons. The group aims to build a voluntary international network to encourage information sharing, exchange, and cooperation among member organizations.
Contact
Terri Nelson
Director of Pastoral Care & Outreach | Office of the Vicar General
terri.nelson@seattlearch.org
206-274-3103