Laudato Si

The Archdiocese encourages and supports the education of the faith community regarding the moral imperative for all to serve as Stewards of Creation. Through the work of Dr. John Dorner, Ph.D., we assist parishes in the implementation of ecological initiatives, both at the church and in homes. If you would like to learn more about any of these intiatives, please contact Dr. Dorner.

Pope Francis in his encyclical Laudato Si’ – On Care for our Common Home, stated “an awareness of the gravity of today’s cultural and ecological crisis must be translated into new habits…to profound interior conversion.”  

The encyclical also points the way to directions that can help make a difference, bringing hope to those in need and to our children and future generations.

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (CCCB) 2017 document entitled Living Out Laudato Si’: A Commentary and Practical Resource for Canadian Catholics may be a useful resource to assist in further reflections on the significance of Laudato Si’ during this special year. The document is organized into six chapters, each based on one of the six chapters of the encyclical, and concludes with a series of reflection questions and resources for action, organized under the headings See, Learn, Pray, Act.