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"Our relationship with the environment can never be isolated from our relationship with others and with God" - Pope Francis Laudato Si, 119
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The Environmental Justice Ministry seeks to provide resources to help educate parishes about the Catholic Social Teaching behind environmental justice and prepare them to work towards caring for God's creation.
"I hope that as we become more aware of our responsibility to care for nature and the earth, we will also be moved to care more for our neighbors —especially the poor."
-Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ
"Laudato Si and California's Water Crisis" in America Magazine
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environmental justice resources
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catholic social teaching & church statements
Pope Francis's Laudato Si'
Read Pope Francis's 2015 encyclical, Laudato Si', which is about the need to care for our common home and the brothers and sisters we share it with.
"Global Climate Change A Plea For Dialogue Prudence And The Common Good" June 15, 2001
"Renewing the Earth: An Invitation to Reflection and Action on Environment in Light of Catholic Social Teaching" November 14, 1991
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general environmental resources
USCCB: Environmental Justice Program
Find resources for all ages: picture books, videos, reflections, and quotes from Church Teaching on ecology
CCC: Care for Creation
Find quotes about Care for Creation from Catholic Social Teaching and news and action alerts about what the Catholic Church in California is doing to promote Care for God's Creation
CRS: Laudato Si' - Our Common Home and Climate Change
Find reflections, prayers, lesson plans, letters you can send to local representatives to advocate for action to protect those affected by climate change
Catholic Climate Covenant
Find resources for Laudato Si', Theological reflection guides, sustainability toolkits, and more.
Franciscan Action Network
Collection of resources for building awareness about climate change.
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ministry programs & resources
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CRS: I am Climate Change Campaign
Find resources for creating climate change awareness programs at a university.
Franciscan Earth Corps
A project of the Franciscan Action Network, which works towards encouraging members to take action to care for the Earth while reflecting on Catholic Teaching.
California Interfaith Power & Light
Register your parish or ministry to recieve and share updates about local environment-related events and network with other local organizations.
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Contact Us
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Cristina Hernándezchernandezoakdiocese.orgCoordinator, Office for Life and Justice
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Gloria Maldonadoafterthechoiceoakdioadmin.orgCoordinator, Rachel's Vineyard Retreat
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Marc McKimmeymmckimmeycceb.orgCoordinator, CRS/CCHD
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Meg Bowermanmegbowermangmail.comCoordinator, JustFaith Ministries - Volunteer
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Patrick Shandonaypatrick.j.shandonaygmail.comCoordinator, CRS Ethical Trade Ministry - Volunteer
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Chaplain Richard Denoixrdenoixoakdiocese.orgCoordinator, Detention Ministry
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