Reno, Nev., Jan 16, 2008 / 02:02 am
An interfaith prayer service at a prominent Nevada Catholic high school brought together leaders from different denominations and religions to bless the students. While at the high school’s chapel, Bishop Randolph Calvo of Reno took the opportunity to bless the recently installed Episcopal bishop, Rt. Reverend Dan Thomas Edwards in preparation for his ministry.
Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist leaders gathered at Bishop Manogue High School in south Reno for the blessing ceremony.
“"We commit ourselves to persevere in constant prayer for unity within the human race, and through concrete gestures of reconciliation and dialogue to seek to bring forth peace in our world," they said.
The service was organized by Father Charles T. Durante, pastor of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Community in Carson City. He began the prayer service by invoking the Holy Spirit, saying "We start our prayer by recognizing that we are in God's presence."