As people gather in Pittsburgh for the first day of the G-20 Summit and related events, La Roche College Campus Ministry and Zen Center of Pittsburgh offer interfaith contemplation, meditation and prayer for peace. All are welcome to attend any part of the vigil.

Silent Vigil
9 AM – 9 PM
Sitting quietly, manifesting peace and holding all beings in our hearts and minds, we offer this vigil. Personal intentions for peace may be written and placed on the main chapel altar; cards will be available. At day’s end, they will be offered as part of the Candlelight Service. During the vigil there will be hourly readings throughout the day. Cushions, mats and chairs will be provided; silent walking will be available in the Gathering Space off of the Celebration Chapel and outdoors in the Peace Garden.

Catholic Liturgy
12:15 PM – 12:50 PM
A Celebration of the Eucharist will be offered with the intention for peace locally and globally. All are welcome to join us as we pray for the gift of peace and justice for all people of the world.

Taize Prayer
7 PM – 8 PM
A program of La Roche College Campus Ministry, Taize is a form of ecumenical prayer that originated in France after WWII, when so many were searching for peace. It is an experience of music, words, and silence.

Candlelight Service
9PM
We will gather for an interfaith service led by Father Peter Horton of La Roche College Campus Ministry
and Rev. Kyoki Roberts, Head Priest, Zen Center of Pittsburgh.

Logistics Magdalen Chapel is located off of the A.J. Palumbo Science Center. Campus Map

Visitors are not permitted to park in any residence hall parking lot or in other marked lots. Parking is available behind the Kerr Fitness Center. Additional parking is available near the barn off of the Kearns Spirituality Center parking lot, located behind the Sisters of Divine Providence Mother House.

La Roche College Dining Hall and The Café are both located off of the Zappala College Center.

The dining hall hours are:
7:30am-10:30am Breakfast
11:00am-2:00pm Lunch
4:00pm-7:00pm Dinner
The Café is open from 8:30am-10:00pm