+Praise be to You!+
Dear friends in Christ,
We have been thinking about you and praying for you this Lent! We hope as Holy Week and Easter draw near that your personal testimonies continue to inspire all those around you!
If you haven't had a chance to pray and reflect with the Stations of the Cross, we have shared several opportunities to do so live, online, outdoors, or through podcasts.
Start planning now! Earth Day (and Laudato Si' Week in May) are right around the corner. Catholic Climate Covenant has just released their Earth Day program.
Living with you in solidarity this Lent,
All of us on the Creation Care Commission
Cheers to you!
Congratulations to St. Matthew in Indianapolis and SS Francis and Clare in Greenwood who have completed energy saving improvements this past year! St. Matthew replaced all light bulbs in the gym and outdoors. SS Francis and Clare has replaced lighting and upgraded heating and cooling systems around campus.
The US Green Building Council is providing funding/scholarships to educate and develop a new workforce of green building and sustainability leaders from underserved and underrepresented communities. Learn more.
Wondering what the Vatican has done to improve sustainability? A cafeteria powered by solar, reforestation of the Vatican gardens and more! Read the full story.
Do you have a story to share about your indoor or outdoor space? Let us know via mail@ourcommonhome.org!
Around the ArchIndy
Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) - The ICC is following several creation related bills this session: the ICC is supporting one bill (SB 373) that promotes Earth-friendly farming and forestry practices by encouraging owners to participate in carbon markets that reward them for carbon sequestration. The ICC is opposing another bill (SB 389) that would eliminate ALL protections for state isolated wetlands. Visit the ICC website for more information and the action alert portal.
Stations of the Cross for Migrants and Immigrants - The climate crisis has impacted many families around the world who need to relocate for the health and safety of their families. Join the ArchIndy CARE for a Stations of the Cross for Migrants and Immigrants at 6:30pm on March 26 - live at St. Monica or Virtual. Visit Facebook for more information.
Stations of the Cross for Migrants and Immigrants - The climate crisis has impacted many families around the world who need to relocate for the health and safety of their families. Join the ArchIndy CARE for a Stations of the Cross for Migrants and Immigrants at 6:30pm on March 26 - live at St. Monica or Virtual. Visit Facebook for more information.
Outdoor Stations of the Cross - Enjoy God's creation outside at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House Stations of the Cross - 5353 East 56th Street, Indianapolis 46226. (Self guided)
Archdiocesan Lenten Podcasts: Walking with Christ: Scriptural Stations of the Cross - In keeping in mind the 3 pillars of Lent - Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving - you are invited to take a deep dive into the Stations of the Cross (English, Spanish, or American Sign language) with 12-15 minute podcasts, featuring priests from around the Archdiocese. Podcasts are released on Tuesdays and Thursday on a variety of platforms. Tune in.
Thinking about going “solar”? Solar United Neighbors (SUN) has a new solar Co-op accepting members from Indianapolis and the surrounding counties. SUN will have a virtual information session on April 6 at 6:00 p.m. Register here.
Upcoming Online Events
March 24, 5-6:30pm - Congregation Energy Conservation with Hoosier Interfaith Power & Light - learn valuable energy efficiency strategies for your congregational buildings! Register here
March 25 - April 3 (various times), Notre Dame Catholic Social Tradition Conference. Presentations include "Justice for the Earth" and "The Cry of the Earth, the Cry of the Poor" More information and registration here.
March 29, 4pm - Catholic Impact Investing Collaborative's monthly webinar - "A Just Transition". This month with a focus on a movement for transitioning to a low-carbon economy that is both fast and fair, with responsible and justice-centered management of the social impacts of this transition in the workplace and wider community. Register here
Save the Date! Laudato Si’ and the U.S. Catholic Church: A Conference Series on Our Common Home is scheduled for July 13-15. This event sponsored by Creighton University and Catholic Climate Covenant is no seeking individuals to join working groups in preparation for the conference. More information here
Wednesdays @ 12pm (ongoing, 35 minutes) - Laudato Si' Community Contemplation hosted by the Global Catholic Climate Movement to come together with the GCCM community for short reflections, 15 - 20 minute guided meditation, brief sharing, and closing prayer. Register here to receive the ongoing link.
View more upcoming and past creation related webinars on our website at ourcommonhome.org/webinars.
If you have any questions, please contact us at mail@ourcommonhome.org
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Creation Care Ministry is a pastoral ministry of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
