From May 16-25, the Church celebrated Laudato Si’ Week, which draws inspiration from Pope Francis’ encyclical on climate change and ecology: “Laudato Si’: Care for our Common Home.”
Bishop Walkowiak celebrates Mass for God’s Creation during Laudato Si’ Week
On May 24, during the observance of this special week, Bishop Walkowiak celebrated the Mass of God’s Creation at the Cathedral, an opportunity to give gratitude to God for the gift of the earth, our common home, and to strengthen us to care for all members of the human family.
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Additional resources
Read Laudato Si’ (Vatican website, multiple languages)
To commemorate the encyclical’s anniversary, Pope Francis invites Catholics to participate in Laudato Si’ Week, a nine-day global event May 16-25: Watch video
Visit the: Catholic Climate Movement website
From Michigan Catholic Conference:
Publication: Care for Our Common Home: Reflecting on Laudato Si’
Care for our Common Home
From the USCCB:
Sign up to receive daily reflections with ways to pray, learn, and act to care for God’s creation from the Justice, Peace and Development Office.
Prayer to Care for Our Common Home (based on Laudato Si’) | Español
Laudato Si’: Caring for Our Common Home Discussion Guide | Español
Ecumenical Guidebook: Care for Our Common Home
