On October 27th 1986, Pope John Paul II and religious leaders from across the world gathered in Assisi to fast and pray for peace. The Spirit of Assisi expresses the commitment of believers of different faiths to come together in prayer, mutual respect, and dialogue. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Assisi Gathering. On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. John’s is hosting a Multifaith Service of Peace at the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist. We are inviting all the other faith communities of the area to come together with us in a spirit of prayer, and mutual respect to collectively pray for peace for our troubled world. All are welcome to attend. A reception will follow. (For those unable to attend, the service will be live streamed at: Cathedral Basilica Foundation- YouTube.)