The encyclical’s title, “Laudato Si’” or “Praised Be,” is drawn from a prayer attributed to the friars’ founder, St. Francis of Assisi.
JPIC Continental Meeting Focuses on Enhancing Environmental Justice
BOGOTA, Colombia — Two representatives of Holy Name Province were part of a weeklong meeting last month to strengthen knowledge about environmental justice and better to prepare those responsible for justice, peace and integrity of creation advocacy. This “Fourth JPIC Continental Meeting of the Americas” included 25 JPIC animators representing countries from Canada to Chile. Joseph Rozansky, OFM, director of …
Franciscans Join Thousands in People’s Climate March
NEW YORK — Just two weeks before the feast of St. Francis, patron saint of the environment, thousands from across the United States assembled in Midtown Manhattan for the People’s Climate March to show their concern for the planet. The Franciscan call to care for creation was heard Sunday amid many passionate voices at the event, what some are calling …
Franciscan Action Network Urges Participation in People’s Climate March
WASHINGTON — The Franciscan Action Network is supporting one of its key initiatives, climate change advocacy, by taking a leadership role in the People’s Climate March scheduled in New York City on Sept. 21. FAN leaders are mobilizing with other faith groups to plan and coordinate ideas for next month’s event, according to its July 28 e-letter. Between 250,000 and …
Franciscan Action Network Advocates for Environment, Immigration
WASHINGTON — The Franciscan Action Network continues to raise awareness for its key causes — immigration reform, climate change, and human trafficking — and will offer a webinar on climate change tomorrow from 4 to 5 p.m. Eastern time. FAN’s executive director Patrick Carolan is joining Franciscans International U.N. Advocacy Officer Amanda Lyons in presenting a long-term strategy to prepare …