FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Katie Zakrzewski | katie@catholicclimatecovenant.org | 501-618-0234
July 20, 2026
Washington, D.C. — Catholic Climate Covenant and a coalition of Catholic and faith-based organizations will host a public prayer service outside the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Friday, July 24, from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. EDT, inviting people of faith to pray for God’s creation and the common good.
Held on the front sidewalk of the EPA headquarters at 1200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., the prayer service will bring together Catholics, people of faith, young leaders, and creation care advocates in a peaceful public witness rooted in prayer and Catholic social teaching.
Handheld signs with creation care messages will be provided. Participants are also welcome to bring their own Laudato Si’-inspired signs. Organizers ask attendees to keep all messaging focused on creation care and appropriate for a prayerful gathering. Because the event will be held outdoors, attendees are encouraged to bring water, wear comfortable clothing, and prepare for the weather with sunscreen, hats, umbrellas, or other appropriate items.
Event Details
What: Prayer Service for God’s Creation and the Common Good
When: Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:00–10:45 a.m. EDT
Where: Front sidewalk of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.
Media interested in attending or arranging interviews should contact Kayla, Director of Advocacy & Youth Mobilization, at kayla@catholicclimatecovenant.org.
Participants will pray for the protection of creation, the health of communities, and policies that uphold human dignity and care for our common home. The gathering is inspired by Pope Francis’ call in Laudato Si’ and Laudate Deum to respond faithfully to the ecological and climate crises with hope, solidarity, and action.
Young people will offer reflections during the service, with additional speakers to be announced.
“This prayer service is an opportunity for people of faith to come together in hope and prayer for God’s creation,” said Dan Misleh, Executive Director of Catholic Climate Covenant. “As Catholics, we are called to care for our common home and to stand in solidarity with those most affected by environmental degradation and climate change.”
The prayer service is co-sponsored by Catholic Climate Covenant, Franciscan Action Network, Ignatian Solidarity Network, Laudato Si’ Movement – North America, Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, National Religious Partnership for the Environment, and the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas Justice Team.
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About Catholic Climate Covenant
Catholic Climate Covenant is a national U.S. nonprofit founded with the support of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in 2006 that inspires and equips U.S. Catholics and institutions to care for creation together. Through 20 national partners, we guide the U.S. Church’s response to climate change and integral ecology through faith-driven education, advocacy, and resources.
www.catholicclimatecovenant.org.
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