Through his 2015 encyclical, Laudato Sí , Pope Francis gives us practical advice on how to tackle these world problems. He starts by asking each one of us, “What kind of world do we want to leave to those who come after us, to children growing up?”
As Catholics this is a time to pray and act, a time to renew our commitment to live in right relationship with God, creation and each other. Care of our Common Home is the call of Laudato Si` to each of us, to consider how we can become stewards of creation, for positive action and renewal.
Interested in participating in helping to change our world for the better? Join us! Help us bring to our Collaborative the messages from the Pope’s encyclical and give practical suggestions for how to implement his ideas at home.
CONTACT: Barbara Pyles, Jane Materazzo, or Deacon Rick Vatcher
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News and Updates
On Saturday, March 29, the Archdiocese of Boston will present a full day of prayer and programming focused on Care for Creation – see below for more information and to register for this free event.
If you are interested in carpooling to Boston College High School please contact Deacon Rick or Jane Materazzo
Saturday, March 29, 2025: “Care for Creation” Featured at Archdiocese of Boston Social Justice Convocation
Embark on a transformative journey as we usher in the Jubilee year of Hope with a day dedicated to the urgently needed Care for Creation, as inspired by Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’. This convocation promises to be both inspiring and thought-provoking, featuring: * Mass celebrated by Archbishop Richard Henning * Keynote address by Andrea Vicini, S.J., Chair of the Boston College Theology Department * An engaging moderated discussion with three diverse panelists * Workshops on pressing issues and actions To register ...
Our Collaborative “Care for Creation” Committee Welcomes New Members to Join!
2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical on Care for Creation, Laudato Si’. Our Collaborative Care for Creation Committee is currently making plans for this important ministry in the year ahead. Check out our page on the Collaborative website... Laudato Si’ Anniversary Contemplative Vigil We invite you to join us on January 25th, in solidarity with others around the globe, for an online contemplative vigil. Full details and Zoom link for the vigil are available here ...
Laudato Si’ Advent: Contemplation and Hope
During Advent, we embark on a journey of preparation for the arrival of Christ. As we focus on His light in the darkness, we strengthen our ability to see God in the world. Prepare for the arrival of Christ in creation with a Laudato Si’ Advent calendar. The calendar offers verses to prompt deeper reflection, questions to meditate on, and prayers for each Sunday in Advent ...
“Hope for Our Common Home: Catholics Care for Creation” – Please Join Us for an Interactive Community Viewing on Saturday, October 26 at St. John
All our invited to join the SJSP Laudato Si’ Committee for an interactive community viewing of "Hope for our Common Home: Catholics Care for Creation," a special webinar from the Archdiocese of Boston's Social Justice Ministry, in collaboration with the Boston Catholic Climate Movement. Saturday, October 26 at 9:30am
St. John the Evangelist - Powers Hall (Lower Level of the Church) If you would like to join us for this interactive community viewing at St. John please let us know you are coming below ...
St. John the Evangelist - Powers Hall (Lower Level of the Church) If you would like to join us for this interactive community viewing at St. John please let us know you are coming below ...
Saturday, October 26 at 10:00am – “Hope for Our Common Home: Catholics Care for Creation” (Webinar)
Join the Archdiocese of Boston Social Justice Ministry in collaboration with the Boston Catholic Climate Movement for an important webinar: "Hope for Our Common Home: Catholics Care for Creation."
In Laudato Si' Pope Francis urges us to listen to the cries of the poor and the cries of the earth. We are called to protect life and preserve all that sustains life on earth. How do we respond?
In this webinar we engage with Social Justice Leaders to contemplate the moral imperatives of caring for God's creation. Please join us as we discover opportunities to work together in caring for creation. To ...
In Laudato Si' Pope Francis urges us to listen to the cries of the poor and the cries of the earth. We are called to protect life and preserve all that sustains life on earth. How do we respond?
In this webinar we engage with Social Justice Leaders to contemplate the moral imperatives of caring for God's creation. Please join us as we discover opportunities to work together in caring for creation. To ...
Caring for Our Common Home – Roof Garden Experiment!
In Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter, “Laudato si' - On Care for Our Common Home”, he notes that scripture tells us to “till and keep” the garden of the world (cf. Gen 2:15). “Tilling” refers to cultivating, ploughing or working, while “keeping” means caring, protecting, overseeing and preserving. He calls on all of us to consider how even our smallest daily actions and decisions can shape the future of the planet, for better or for worse. This winter, staff members in the Collaborative Offices (the former Saint John Convent building) came up with the idea of using the roof of the ...