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Ecology Interfaith

Good Sam Sister urges creation of ‘heroic communities

A 97-year-old Good Samaritan Sister urged attendees at a Blue Mountains Interfaith Gathering to create “heroic communities” focused on compassion, justice, and environmental care. Source: Katoomba Area Local News.

Ecology In The Dioceses

Sandhurst launches Laudato Si’ Action Plan

Sandhurst Diocese is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’ encyclical with the launch of its Laudato Si’ Action Plan.

Disability Ecology

Sustainable energy program helps sustain respite centre

The sun is shining on Xavier Place in Brisbane where a new sustainable energy program will help secure the future of its care for children and young people with complex physical disability and related health needs. Source: The Catholic Leader.

Ecology Vatican

Christians invited to pray for ‘a lasting, shared peace that gives rise to hope’

“Seeds of Peace and Hope” is the theme for this year’s celebration of the World Day of Prayer for Creation, the Vatican announced yesterday. Source: Catholic Review.

Ecology

Revealing the connection between Benedictine spirituality and eco-spirituality 

Two Benedictine Sisters from the United States have arrived in Australia for a month-long visit during which they will give a series of retreats and workshops, focusing on the connection between Benedictine spirituality and eco-spirituality. Source: The Good Oil.

Ecology Environment Religious Orders

Josephites continue discussion on the environment

The Josephite Laudato Si’ Action Plan team has released its second “conversation package” designed to spark discussion on the environment and Pope Francis’ encyclicals Laudato Si’ and Laudate Deum. Source: Sisters of Saint Joseph.

Climate Ecology

Selfishness blocking progress on climate change, cardinal says

Efforts to slow climate change and mitigate its impact, particularly on the poor, are being thwarted by selfishness, the Vatican secretary of state has told world leaders at the COP29 climate conference. Source: Angelus News.

Ecology United Nations

Caritas Australia represented at UN forum on sustainable development 

The United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development was held in New York last week, with Caritas Australia in attendance.

Ecology For The Diary

Convocation a call to action in caring for our common home

Caritas Australia’s Catholic Earthcare team is inviting schools, parishes, diocese, organisations, and religious orders to join its 2024 Season of Creation convocation.