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. […]
Catholic Climate Covenant announces unique ‘net-zero’ second round of Victory Noll Sisters grant program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Katie Zakrzewski, 501-618-0234 katie@catholicclimatecovenant.org Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. – On August 12, Catholic Climate Covenant announced that it is now accepting applicants for a second round of the 2024 Victory Noll Sisters small grants program. However, this application cycle will be different from the first round this year and […]
“Where are they now?” Part 2:
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, provided through the Victory Noll Sisters small grants program, have supported projects, programs, and events across U.S. Catholic communities that advance […]
Catholic experts talk U.S. polarization and environment at 2024 “The Way Forward” conference
In February 2024, bishops, theologians, and lay leaders convened at the University of San Diego for the third ecclesial event, “The Way Forward.” This gathering aimed to encourage open dialogue within the Catholic Church and support the direction established by the Second Vatican Council and Pope Francis. This year’s discussions centered on putting into action […]
COP28 webinar asks Christians to connect their head, heart and hands
While global leaders gather for COP28, the UN-led climate summit, people of faith have important roles to play in their own communities, climate scientist and Christian activist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe said during a webinar co-hosted by Catholic Climate Covenant and the Laudato Si’ Movement. “Climate action does not begin at COP,” Hayhoe said during the […]