Media Resources

The media resources included here describe a faithful response to climate change, calling us to care for God’s creation and to care for those most impacted, the poor and vulnerable.

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World Youth Day 2013 video on Environment — In the first of several short videos to be posted for this year’s World Youth Day in Rio, summer 2013, Catholics are reminded that We are all connected:

Fulfilling the St. Francis Pledge — Hear Bishop Patrick J. McGrath of the Diocese of San Jose encouraging all to take the St. Francis Pledge as part of the Diocese’s Green Initiative:

Vatican –A video about Pope Benedict XVI’s Caritas in Veritate in which he calls for protection of the environment, and the safeguarding of resources and of the climate:

Pope — Speaking on “The Creator of Heaven and Earth” at his general audience February 6, Pope Benedict XVI continued his reflections for the Year of Faith.

Parish –building sustainably:

Colleges –fulfilling their mission and commitment to sustainability:

Diocese –engages in energy conservation and retrofitting:

Religious Community –a LEED certified Monastery:

Hospital –committed to “greening” their institution, singing “Every Day is an Earth Day”: