Water
We invite you to utilize the resource page for Climate Action Now, developed my Sister Mary Heather MacKinnon.
On September 20 and 27, days before the UN meets for an emergency climate summit, people around the world will come together to call for climate action, in solidarity with young people who will be striking from school to convey the urgency of their cause. For more information click here and here.
We invite you to participate in an action in solidarity with these students, to stand with them in hope for a sustainable future.
On the 20th and 27th, consider holding a virtual “march” with posters in your ministry sites or in NDC, VND, Chicago, and VA; or hold a silent prayer vigil of 350 seconds to recognize with others the 350.org movement that calls us to reduce carbon emissions now. Please see Sister Mary Heather’s resource for more ideas.
We invite you to pray the words of Pope Francis, adapted from his Message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care Creation:
God of Life,
We know that “each Christian man and woman, every member of the human family, can act as a thin yet unique and indispensable thread in weaving a network of life that embraces everyone. May we feel challenged to assume, with prayer and commitment, our responsibility for the care of creation. May God, “the lover of life” (Wis 11:26), grant us the courage to do good without waiting for someone else to begin, or until it is too late.” Amen.
Immigration
Please read this report on the Catholic Day of Action for Immigrant Children in Newark, New Jersey. It was a powerful demonstration of solidarity with migrant children and families. Special thanks to Sisters Peg Regan and Carolyn Stoe for participating and representing our province!
