Catholic Climate Covenant Executive Director Dan Misleh testifies to EPA against rescission of Endangerment Finding
August 22, 2025 Catholic Climate Covenant’s Executive Director Dan Misleh testified against the rescission of the Endangerment Finding before the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the afternoon of August 21. The following is the transcript of the testimony that he gave. ____________ Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. As the Executive Director and […]
Guest blog: A Reflection on the Camino de Santiago and the 10-year anniversary of Laudato Si’
The following guest blog is written by Greg Wathen. You can read this blog and many more on his blog, Wathen’s Photo Travels. On June 16, 2015, I walked into the Cathedral of Saint James in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, to complete my Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. I had been on pilgrimage for 5 weeks, […]
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, […]