Laudato Si’ – St. John – St. Paul Catholic Collaborative

Archdiocese of Boston 17th Annual Social Justice Convocation

Catholic Social Teaching: The Wisdom that Calls Us to Action – Saturday, Mar 14 from 8am to 3:30pm at Boston College High School

Join us in person for a day filled with reflection, dialogue, and action as we learn about Catholic Social Teaching and how to apply it to our faith! Let’s come together to make a difference!

· Opening Mass with Archbishop Richard Henning
· Keynote: Dr. Brian Corbin, Executive Vice President, Catholic Charities USA
· Resource Center and Workshops
· Light Breakfast/Lunch

For more information and to register visit: Archdiocese of Boston Social Justice Ministry

Care for Creation Lenten Resources

Looking for ways to incorporate Care for God’s Creation in your Lenten prayer, fasting and almsgiving plans?

Check out Catholic Climate Covenant’s Lenten Resources!

Start the New Year With a Gift to Creation!

Our homes were graced with beautiful Christmas trees this season. We invite you to show your gratitude and “pay it forward” by planting a tree (or 2 or 3) to start the new year. Many organizations, including the Arbor Day Foundation, One Tree Planted, the USDA Forest Service Plant-a-Tree Program, the National Forest Foundation and The Nature Conservancy make it easy to plant trees from the comfort of your home.

Better yet, plant one in your yard or at the home of a loved one! It’s a gift that keeps on giving for a lifetime!

Advent Resources from Catholic Climate Covenant!

Creation Awaits with Eager Expectation – A Daily Advent Journey of Prayer and Reflection, Catholic Climate Covenant

This collection features 26 daily prayers and reflections inspired by Romans 8:19—“For creation awaits with eager expectation for the revelation of the children of God.” Written by a beautifully diverse group of U.S. Catholics, these short prayers and reflections will accompany you throughout the Advent season. Register here

November 18: Raising Hope for Climate Justice: A Message from Pope Leo

Tuesday, November 18th at 7:00pm
Powers Hall, Lower Level St. John the Evangelist Church

Join the SJSP Care for Creation Committee for a Zoom webinar with Fran Ludwig, co-chair of Boston Catholic Climate Movement and delegate to the recent Raising Hope for Climate Justice conference in Rome. Hear about Pope Leo’s challenge to us to protect our common home and all who inhabit it — particularly the poor and vulnerable who are disproportionately affected by environmental degradation. Munchies will be served!

Can’t attend in person? Click here to register for the webinar…

“Blessing of the Animals” – This Sunday, October 5 at 3pm at St. Paul Church

All are invited to bring their pets to our outdoor “Blessing of the Animals” on Sunday, October 5 at 3pm at St. Paul with Deacon Rick.

Sponsored by the SJSP Care for Creation Team in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis and the Season of Creation.

For their safety, all animals should eb leashed or in a carrier.

Season of Creation: September 1 – October 4, 2025

Looking for ideas to celebrate the Season of Creation?

Observe September 1, World Day of Prayer, by praying for renewal of the face of the earth, spending some prayerful time in nature, or planting some seeds — whether it’s seeds in your garden or seeds of hope.
On September 21, join a pilgrimage sponsored by Boston Interfaith Climate Allies. Catholics will gather at St. Clements in Boston and walk to Boston Common, stopping at houses of worship along the way…

Also, save the date for our own Blessing of the Animals here at the Collaborative on October 5 at 3pm on St. Paul lawn.

New Mass For The Care of Creation

The Vatican recently announced that a new formulary of prayers and biblical readings for the Mass will be added to the Roman Missal “for the care of creation.”

In his homily, the pope called for ecological conversion while drawing from the legacy of Pope Francis and his encyclical “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home.”

“We must pray for the conversion of many people, inside and outside of the church, who still do not recognize the urgency of caring for our common home,” Pope Leo XIV said while celebrating the new formulary of the Mass earlier this week in the gardens of the papal villa in Castel Gandolfo, the traditional summer residence of the popes some 15 miles southeast of Rome.

Watch Online: “The Letter” – A Message for Our Earth

The Letter tells the story of a journey to Rome of frontline leaders to discuss the encyclical letter Laudato Si’ with Pope Francis. The exclusive dialogue with the Pope, included in the film, offers a revealing insight into the personal

Laudato Si’ Week 2025 – Events and Resources

From May 24-31, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si’ – his powerful call for us to care for God’s creation, humanity’s common home. Our new Holy Father, Pope Leo, has also stressed the need to move “from words to action” on protection of the environment. We invite you to visit our Care for Creation page on the Collaborative website for more information and related resources.

Get inspired to put your faith into action! The Boston Chapter of the Laudato Si’ Movementwill host a showing of the award-winning film The Letter via Zoom. Pope Francis invites five people from around the world to come to Rome to share their concerns about climate change as they seek hope for the future. Register at…

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