Catholic Climate Covenant

Hey BlueSky! Catholic Climate Covenant brings together U.S. Catholics to care for our common home. Here we will share resources, climate news, and ways to take action - all rooted in faith and hope. If you’re into creation care, justice, or just figuring it out, welcome. We’re glad you’re here 🌎🫶🏻

Walter Mena recently traveled to Rome to present at the International “Leadership for Equity" conference. To learn more about his trip and his takeaways, read our new blog post, in both English: catholicclimatecovenant.org/blogs/from-i... and Spanish: catholicclimatecovenant.org/espanol/de-l...

The 2026 American Lung Association "State of Our Air" Report found that 120 million people in the US breathe unhealthy levels of air pollution. Join us THIS Wednesday 10/21 in a conversation to unpack the big question of, "what is in the air we breathe?" Register at bit.ly/WhatIsInTheAir

Dear friends: Pope Leo needs all our prayers, as he now faces treatment for lung cancer. Let me suggest that we ask Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette to intercede for him, as well as for his doctors, nurses and caregivers, so that he might be quickly restored to full health.

As Pope Leo faces a cancer diagnosis and recovery from surgery, we are holding him in prayer. May he have strength, healing, and peace in the days ahead, and may God guide the hands and hearts of those caring for him.

In case you missed it in your inbox last week, this is your reminder to check out (or sign up for!) our monthly newsletter! This October, it's full of opportunities to get involved, take action, and reflect on your relationship with creation. Read it here: mailchi.mp/catholicclim...

ANALYSIS: The new Pope Leo Sustainability Medal, set to be presented today, puts a spotlight not only on its inaugural recipient but also on Leo himself and how he has situated environmental concern for the church in the first 18 months of his papacy. Story @ncronline.bsky.social

Calling all young adult Catholic storytellers & creatives 🤳🏽📸🎥 Applications are OPEN for our new Young Adult Influencers Program, a 6 month fellowship for U.S. Catholics ages 18–35 interested in faith, climate justice, and storytelling. Apps due by 10/30: catholicclimatecovenant.org/programs/you...

Today we celebrate and honor #IndigenousPeoplesDay. Today and every day, let us stand for and listen to those who have known this land the longest and work to repair the damages to our shared planet and our shared future. #EcoCatholic

The 2026 American Lung Association "State of Our Air" Report found that 120 million people in the US breathe unhealthy levels of air pollution. Join us on 10/21 at noon ET in a conversation to unpack the big question of, "what is in the air we breathe?" Register at bit.ly/WhatIsInTheAir

"As a Sister of Mercy dedicated to care for Earth, which is more than 70% covered by water, I encourage everyone to put the insatiable thirst of data centers in the context of a parched planet where one-third of humanity lives in areas of water stress..." catholicclimatecovenant.org/blogs/living...

Meet Walter Mena, our Hispanic Outreach Program Manager! He is working to creates spaces where Hispanic Catholics can raise their voices, discern and take concrete action — whether large or small — to care for our common home. Learn more about him here: www.osvnews.com/faith-commun... #EcoCatholic

In his address to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences yesterday, Pope Leo emphasized that meeting the challenge of climate change requires looking beyond short-term solutions and working toward a more just, more resilient future for all. Read his full message here: www.vatican.va/content/leo-...

As we wind down another record-breaking summer, the EPA is moving to rollback limits on carbon emissions. We are disappointed by this irresponsible use of power and maintain that the climate crisis demands action, not retreat. Read our full statement: catholicclimatecovenant.org/press-releas...

ICYMI, our September Newsletter is one of great hope! It begins with a reflection by our own Kayla Jacobs and comes amid the #SeasonOfCreation, so you'll find lots of opportunities for praying and acting for our common home. Check out everything it has to offer here: mailchi.mp/catholicclim...

Today, we finally enter the Season of Creation! 🌎🌱 And on this World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, Pope Leo reminds us that the work of creation care is also a work of peace, transforming what destroys life into what sustains it and moving from “violence to peace.”

Happy #SeasonofCreation! This year's theme is "Living Water," where every act of care for creation becomes part of a global stream of hope. 🌊🌎🙏 As we kick off this season of hope, prayer, and action for our common home, let us pray!

The Season of Creation is fast approaching! To mark the first day and the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on September 1st, join Christians worldwide for a virtual prayer service! Learn more here: seasonofcreation.org/events-soc/s... #EcoCatholic

How do we resist what Pope Francis called a throwaway culture, and embrace a better kind of politics? Join us on 9/10 as we tackle these questions in the 3rd webinar of the Franciscan Eco-Spirituality series, “Moving Beyond Plastics in a “Throwaway Culture.” mailchi.mp/catholicclim... #EcoCatholic

U.S. Catholic advocates are opposing efforts to put Big Oil above the law. "If the bill passes, it will give legal immunity to oil and gas companies … it will be easier for these corporations to operate however they want," said Kayla Jacobs of @catholicclimate.bsky.social.

Getting ready for the #SeasonOfCreation? 🌎🌿🕊️ Bring the celebration into your parish, school, or community with our beautiful liturgical banners, available to order or download to print locally. Check it out here: catholicclimatecovenant.org/resources/se... #EcoCatholic

Did you hear... our Feast of Saint Francis Program is live and downloadable! We hope this program helps your community celebrate this year’s Feast of St. Francis (Oct. 4th) and the special Jubilee Year of St. Francis. Learn more and download it today! catholicclimatecovenant.org/programs/fea...

What better way to celebrate the Feast of St. Clare than to invite young people to share how they hear creation sing? Youth K-12 are invited to submit to our St. Francis & St. Clare Art Competition titled, "Creation Sings!" Learn more and submit artwork: catholicclimatecovenant.org/blogs/the-co...

Happy Feast of St. Clare! 🕊️ She reminds us that faithful action means refusing to give up when the work of justice is difficult. May her example inspire us to be courageous and persistent witnesses for creation & the common good. Learn more about St. Clare: franciscanaction.org/st-clare-an-...

Today marks the conclusion of our Summer Advocacy Campaign! This month, thousands of faithful Catholics took action to protect creation and human dignity. And on Friday, we delivered almost 2500 signatures to the EPA. Learn more & get involved in future actions here: mailchi.mp/7cedb808d97e...

This week we are spotlighting Young Adult Advisory Board Member Marylu Vazquez! Marylu is a full-time community organizer with Industrial Areas Foundation and "loves getting to promote the common good and use her faith as a channel for change." Learn more: catholicclimatecovenant.org/programs/you...

As #AI datacenters are being built across the US, the EPA has proposed changes to permitting rules that could make it easier for companies to begin constructing large projects like these without major permits. YOU can act by adding your name to our letter to the EPA: mailchi.mp/5b84655cbf9d...

In response to the continued dehumanization and violence toward our immigrant sisters and brothers at the hands of ICE, we have published (another) statement reaffirming our commitment to defending the dignity of every human person. Full statement here: catholicclimatecovenant.org/press-releas...

Let's talk about energy! ⚡️🪫🔌 This summer especially, many of us are worried about climate change, the increasing energy use by AI data centers, and their impact on energy affordability. Join us on Tuesday, 7/21 at 2 ET for a webinar on these important conversations. Register at bit.ly/LetsTalkEnergy

It's about that time - time for our July Newsletter! Packed full of updates, opportunities for action, and your monthly dose of creation care news, you won't want to skip this one. Read it here: mailchi.mp/catholicclim... #EcoCatholic

Happy Feast Day of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, the patron saint of ecology, Indigenous Peoples, and care for creation. Today we honor and pray to St. Kateri: guide our work to care for our common home, so desperately in need of our care. Learn more: www.kateri.org/our-patron-s... #EcoCatholic

Action Alert! Speak out against the "Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026" - legislation that would shield fossil fuel companies from legal accountability for climate-related harms. Send a message to your Members of Congress today! Learn more and use your voice at bit.ly/NoImmunityforFF #EcoCatholic

Do you know a young artist? 🎨 In celebration of the Jubilee Year of St. Francis, we are holding a Youth Art Contest open to youth K-12 and inspired by the theme, "Creation Sings!" All art is welcome. There will be cash prizes across all age categories. Learn more at bit.ly/FrancisYouthArtContest

Interested in advocacy? All are welcome! Join our Encounter for Our Common Home July meeting - it will include a policy briefing and preparation/training for you to meet with your Members of Congress during the August recess to encourage them to care for our common home 🌎

🚨 Action Alert! Help us raise concerns as people of faith about recent EPA rollbacks and the de-prioritization of environmental protections. Learn more and add your name to a letter to #EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin at bit.ly/SignEPALetter #EcoCatholic

Today we launch our summer advocacy campaign: For Our Common Home and the Common Good! Over the coming weeks we will promote different actions on behalf of God's creation, from standing up against recent EPA rollbacks, to AI datacenters, to Big Oil. Learn more here: mailchi.mp/catholicclim...

This #WorldOceansDay 🌊 we join the seas in praise and in protest. Let our faith move us to protect our oceans and all who depend on them! #EcoCatholic

Don't miss this important conversation TOMORROW, June 9th at 7:30 pm ET, as we discuss Pope Leo's new encyclical and deeper questions about our relationship with God, each other, creation, and technology. Register to attend at bit.ly/MagHumWeb #EcoCatholic

Our June newsletter is here! ☀️ Be sure to read the opening reflection by Kayla, our Director of Advocacy and Youth Mobilization, and explore the latest updates, upcoming events, and ways to put your faith into action for our common home: mailchi.mp/catholicclim... #EcoCatholic

Coal ash pollution threatens clean water, public health, and already vulnerable communities living near disposal sites. And the EPA is proposing to weaken existing safeguards. Join Sarah and other Catholics raising our voices against this proposal by June 10th: mailchi.mp/catholicclim...

#MagnificaHumanitas invites each of us into a conversation about how to be most fully human in a world where AI is growing at an unchecked rate, elite and non-state actors control data, and the common good is not prioritized. Join us on 6/9 at 7:30 ET! Register to attend at bit.ly/MagHumWeb

In #MagnificaHumanitas, Pope Leo situates our moment of technological "advancement" against the backdrop of Catholic social teaching and the sanctity of both God's people and God's planet. Read more on the environmental themes in EarthBeat: www.ncronline.org/news/ai-ency... #EcoCatholic

In #MagnificaHumanitas, Pope Leo offers a clear acknowledgement of the environmental costs of AI. And this reminder is urgent, as our technology use relies on vast amounts of energy, water, land, and infrastructure and its impacts are felt most by vulnerable communities & ecosystems.

With his new encyclical, Pope Leo XIV makes a case for resisting AI on grounds far beyond religion; he argues for the importance of human fallibility and struggle, @galbeckerman.bsky.social writes:

Want to dive into the new #MagnificaHumanitas encyclical, but don't know where to start? Check out our webpage with summaries, videos, and other resources: catholicclimatecovenant.org/resources/ma... #EcoCatholic

What does social justice look like today? In #MagnificaHumanitas, Pope Leo gives us an idea. He also highlights the interconnected issues of migration, climate change, and human dignity to remind us that caring for our common home must also include care for those who are forced to leave theirs.

Happy Anniversary of #LaudatoSi'! 11 years ago Pope Francis called us to bold and urgent action on climate change. As we celebrate #Pentecost today, and prepare for Pope Leo's new encyclical #MagnificaHumanitas tomorrow, let us live up to our call as Catholics to care for the world & for each other.

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