Earth Day (April 22) is an excellent reminder for Catholics to reflect on Pope Francis’ famous environmental encyclical letter “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home.” Citing Francis of Assisi – patron saint of ecology – Pope Francis writes “Our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life and a […]
It was a gray drizzly morning, just before Earth Day, when I visited the Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity beside the Stella Niagara Preserve in Lewiston. As I entered the property, I noticed statues of St. Francis of Assisi dispersed throughout and heard continual and delightful birdsong. The clouds never lifted […]
SWORMVILLE — Since 1970, Earth Day has been celebrated yearly on April 22 to demonstrate support worldwide for environmental protection. St. Mary School students completed several special projects to mark the occasion through the week. Grade 3 enjoyed getting creative to complete some beautiful Earth Day paintings, while Grade 2 pledged to conserve resources, recycle […]
The students of Miss Olejniczak’s third grade class at OLV Elementary School in Lackawanna wrote a prayer as a reminder to take care of our common home on Earth Day.
The students of Miss Elminowski’s fifth-grade class at Notre Dame Academy in South Buffalo have written a prayer to mark Earth Day. You can check out resources here to help make every day Earth Day.
Pope Francis speaks from the Vatican in a recorded video message for “Earth Day Live: Restore Our Earth,” a global livestreamed event April 22, sponsored by EarthDay.org. CNS photo/Vatican Media VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When it comes to safeguarding creation, there is no time to waste – humanity either must live up to its responsibility […]
As we approach the global celebration of Earth Day (April 22), it would be wise for Catholics to reflect on Pope Francis’ famous environmental encyclical letter “Laudato Si (On Care for Our Common Home).” Citing Francis of Assisi – patron saint of ecology – Pope Francis writes, “Our common home is like a sister with […]
