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Press release: More than 250 Catholic institutions and organizations send open letter to Congress in support of climate action

More than 250 US Catholic institutions sent an open letter to each member of Congress in support of climate legislation for our common home, asking leaders to support climate investments both now and in the future to protect natural resources and promote human dignity as the climate crisis unleashes historic heatwaves, flooding, and forest fires across our nation and world.

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Catholic Climate Covenant hears plea for more Church support for creation in Synodal gatherings

In a report submitted to USCCB as part of the Vatican’s vision for the Synod on Synodality, “Catholic Climate Covenant heard a resounding cry from people across our various interactions for more institutional Church support and help for care for creation efforts.”

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Catholic Climate Covenant hears plea for more Church support for creation in Synodal gatherings

In a report submitted to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops as part of the Vatican’s vision for the Synod on Synodality, “Catholic Climate Covenant heard a resounding cry from people across our various interactions for more institutional Church support and help for care for creation efforts.”

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Restoring the Roots of God’s Creation through Worm Composting

Sometimes when a newly married couple moves in together they get a dog. Well, my husband and I decided to get 1,200 worms.

Inside my worm bin, I observe the cyclical nature of life. From all the distractions that can bring me to be so far removed from the natural rhythms of the earth, the worm bin stands as a place to connect again to what is natural.

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A West Virginia parish cleans up a ‘resurrected river’

In the Book of Genesis, God’s spirit moves over the waters. Recently, the Creation Care Team at Blessed Sacrament Church in South Charleston, West Virginia decided to move our own spirits — and bodies — over a local waterway in the hopes of cleaning it up.

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After Supreme Court climate ruling, Catholic leaders say legislation is 'critical'

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision last week to curtail the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants was met with disbelief and disappointment by Catholic and other faith groups, calling it "a moral travesty" with serious repercussions for both people and the climate.

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Advocates look to other avenues after court limits EPA on carbon emissions

Advocates expressed disappointment that the U.S. Supreme Court has limited Environmental Protection Agency action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, but said they will continue to push Congress to enact much-needed climate change legislation.

“We want to focus on getting ambitious and urgent climate solutions implemented now, recognizing that the window is closing on this opportunity based on the scientific evidence,” said Jose Aguto, executive director of the Catholic Climate Covenant.

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Catholic Climate Covenant Announces Second Round of Creation Care Small Grant Winners

Catholic Climate Covenant announces winners of the Victory Noll Sisters Small Grants program for program year 2022: nearly $75,000 of funding for 77 Catholic organizations working locally to care for our common home.

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Catholic Climate Covenant Announces Second Round of Creation Care Small Grant Winners

Nearly $75K awarded to Catholic organizations in grants for ecological and Laudato Si’ projects

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