Catholic Climate Covenant to Mark 10th Anniversary of Laudato Si’ with Capitol Hill Pilgrimage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Katie Zakrzewski, 501-618-0234 katie@catholicclimatecovenant.org June 16, 2025 Washington, D.C. — On June 25, the Encounter campaign of Catholic Climate Covenant, in collaboration with other faith-based partners, will commemorate the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home with a special event on Capitol Hill titled […]
Catholic Climate Covenant Grateful for USCCB Letter to Young People on 10th Anniversary of Laudato Si’
May 21, 2025 You can read the statement from the USCCB president, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, as well here. Catholic Climate Covenant offers deep appreciation for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), which has released a letter addressed to young people for the 10th Anniversary of Laudato Si’. The letter, published May 21, […]
Covenant Statement on the Death of Pope Francis
In a remarkable papacy, Laudato Si’ was central to Pope Francis’ legacy April 21 On this day between Easter and Earth Day, Pope Francis journeyed back to God, and Catholic Climate Covenant staff, board, partners, and supporters mourn his death. His leadership and attention to “the poorest of the poor” and our Common Home inspired […]
Love in Deed: Judging the Law by the Needs of the Neighbor
The following is a guest blog written by Erin Lothes and originally published on Center for Earth Ethics. You can find that original blog here. Pope Francis recently released a “Letter to the Bishops of the United States of America,” addressing the “major crisis taking place.” In this rare direct message, possibly prompted by Vice […]
Honoring Black History Month: A Reflection on Creation, Justice, and Environmental Responsibility
As we celebrate Black History Month, Catholic Climate Covenant takes this opportunity to reflect on the enduring strength and contributions of Black communities in shaping our nation and world. We also recognize the environmental injustices that disproportionately affect these communities, whose voices and struggles have often been overlooked in the broader conversation about creation care […]
Dilexit Nos: A helpful tool that gets at the heart of caring for creation
In today’s world, environmental concerns are more pressing than ever. Climate change, loss of biodiversity, and pollution threaten our planet and the communities that rely on it. For Catholics who care about protecting God’s creation, the need for a response is not just a matter of stewardship but also of moral obligation and an important […]
A Post-Election Message from Dan Misleh, Executive Director of Catholic Climate Covenant
At the end of this election week, Dan Misleh shares a reflection on our common future. Dear Friends: Even as we absorb the free and fair choice voters made on November 5, we must remember that the work of a Christian believer is never done. Inspired by our prayer, our rituals, our study, and our […]
Honoring Indigenous Peoples on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we pause to honor and reflect on the deep wisdom, culture, and resilience of Indigenous communities who have long been the stewards of our lands and waters. At Catholic Climate Covenant, we recognize the invaluable role that Indigenous peoples have played in safeguarding creation, living in harmony with the earth, […]
Teachers adapt Feast of St. Francis program for students
When Catholic Climate Covenant announced our Feast of St. Francis program, we encouraged our supporters to adapt the program to their needs and audience, as we do with every program. Pat and Paul Kelly, members at St. Francis of Assisi in Raleigh, North Carolina, took that encouragement to heart when they worked with parochial school […]
“Where are they now?” Part 3: Catching up with Victory Noll Sisters Small Grant recipients from years past
For several years, Catholic Climate Covenant has been blessed to offer small grants to Catholic groups for creation care. These small grants have supported projects, programs, and events across U.S. Catholic communities that advance the spirit of Laudato Si’ and promoted diocesan, parish, and religious order Laudato Si’ and creation care activity across the U.S. […]