The St. Charles Lwanga Center began the year by celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Archdiocesan Mass for the Preservation of Peace and Justice during the holiday weekend honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The commemorative Mass was held on January 18 at the New Cathedral and brought together the faithful from across the archdiocese in prayer for justice and peace. High school students from throughout the archdiocese were recognized for their commitment to social justice and the many ways they serve their communities. The Mass was celebrated by Mitchell T. Rozanski, Archbishop of St. Louis, with the homily delivered by Father Art Cavitt. A highlight of the liturgy was the procession of students representing every Catholic high school in the archdiocese, each carrying a banner bearing the name of their school. The celebration concluded with a reception in Boland Hall.