Webinars and presentations we have heard about that might be useful for you and your parish, school, or organization. ENJOY!
Upcoming Presentations
How Catholic Sisters are Helping to Save the Earth — and You Can Too
April 13, 2021 at 3:00 PM (EST)
from EarthBeat and Global Sisters Report
Catholic Sisters have long been involved in efforts to protect the environment, address climate change and care for creation. Sr. Sheila Kinsey brings a global view from her vantage point in Rome on how sisters around the world are effecting positive change. Sr. Melinda Roper will share the grassroots efforts of her teamwork with local communities in the particularly sensitive eco-environment of Darién, Panama. Join us for a special hour-long conversation moderated by EarthBeat Editor Barbara Fraser and GSR Editor Gail DeGeorge for insights and inspiration by these sisters on the some of the pressing needs of our planet, how sisters are making a difference – and you can too.
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Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Beyond Laudato Si’: Embracing the Challenge of Franciscan Eco-Spirituality in the Age of Pope Francis
April 14, 2021 at 8:00 PM (EST)
from Gonzaga University
To the mark the 51st anniversary of Earth Day and conclude the year-long 5th anniversary celebration of Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical on climate change and environmental ethics, Laudato Si’, Gonzaga welcomes Daniel P. Horan, OFM, Ph.D.
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Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
Care for Creation: Spirituality and Responsible Investment
April 17, 2021 at 12:00 PM (EST)
from Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si, calls for a “broad cultural revolution” to confront our environmental crisis. Sister Barbara Jennings, CSJ will explore this encyclical and the role of shareholders that the Sisters of St. Joseph and our founding institutions have practiced over the years, especially in light of our Planet Earth.
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Filed under: Sustainable Practices
The Cry of the Earth and the Cry of the Poor
April 22, 2021 at 12:00 PM (EST)
from ArchIndy Catholic Charities Social Concerns in partnership with Creation Care Ministry
Explore the relationship between Care for God’s Creation, Migrants, and You with discussion on the Vatican’s recent booklet “Pastoral Orientations on Climate Displaced Persons.”
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Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
Earth Day 2021 with Our Native American Catholics
April 22, 2021 at 7:00 PM (EST)
from Diocese of Charleston
This webinar will focus on the environmental aspect of continuing life on earth with a safe and resilient ecosystem. Topics covered will include what this sustainable ecosystem might look like by examining Pope Francis’s Encyclical “On Care for our Common Home (Laudato Si)”, as well as demonstrating what we can do as individuals and families via small scale gardening (soil and hydroponic). We’ll also demonstrate activities and crafts that one can do to get a deeper connection to our planet.
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Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Caring for Tomorrow, Today
April 24, 2021 at 9:00 AM (EST)
from Tri-State Creation Care Annual Conference
Featuring Judy O’Bannon, former First Lady of Indiana and Nana Firman, Senior Ambassador for GreenFaith. Tri-State Creation Care is an interfaith group based in southern Indiana.
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Filed under: Other Creation Care Programs
Wednesdays in 2020 – Laudato Si’ Community Contemplation
December 15, 2021 at 12:00 PM (EST)
from Global Catholic Climate Movement
Laudato Si’ Community Contemplation is a weekly event 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 to receive the ongoing link.
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Filed under: Prayer, Songs, and Liturgy
Past Presentations
Sacred Land, Sacred Spaces – April 6, 2021
from Catholic Climate Covenant
Listening to, learning from, and accompanying Native American peoples in the spirit of Laudato Si’ with Nikki Cooley, co-manager of the Tribal Climate Change Program of the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals and Deb Echohawk and Ronnie O’Brien who originated the Pawnee Seed Preservation Project.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
A Just Transition – March 29, 2021
from Catholic Impact Investing Collaborative
This month with a focus on the 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.
Filed under: Sustainable Practices
Catholic Social Tradition Conference – March 25, 2021
from University of Notre Dame
A conference with various sessions from March 25-April 3rd. Presentations include “Justice for the Earth” and “The Cry of the Earth, the Cry of the Poor”.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
Congregation Energy Conservation – March 24, 2021
from H-IPL
Learn valuable energy efficiency strategies for your congregational buildings.
Filed under: Sustainable Practices
2nd Tuesdays Lunch & Learn – Ecospirituality in Action – March 9, 2021
from Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
Join FSPA every second Tuesday of 2021 for a series exploring FSPA’s commitment to ecological education, one of the seven Laudato Si’ goals. Each Lunch & Learn will feature new topics of ecological advocacy presented by speakers who will inspire us to care for all of creation.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
Online dialogue in celebration of the Ecumenical and Interreligious Guidebook – February 23, 2021
from CADEIO
On online discussion of the new guidebook jointly published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Association of Diocesan Ecumenical and Interreligious Officers, and Catholic Climate Covenant.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
A Laudato Si’ Focus on Environmental Justice, Part 2 – February 22, 2021
from Catholic Climate Covenant
Part 2 in the series with leaders in environmental and economic justice from across the country.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Sustainable Suppers: What We Eat Can Change the World (no, really) – February 18, 2021
from The Boston Catholic Climate Movement
Now that you’ve changed your light bulbs, it’s time to change your lunch!! Did you know that the food system is responsible for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions? Make your Lenten fast count. Join the Boston Catholic Climate Movement in a delicious way to counteract climate change from field to fork.
Filed under: Sustainable Practices
2021 Renewable Energy (Virtual) Lobby Day – February 5, 2021
from Hoosier Interfaith Power and Light
Join fellow Hoosier from around the state promote care for creation virtually to state legislators.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
A Laudato Si’ Focus on Environmental Justice (Part 1) – January 21, 2021
from Catholic Climate Covenant
Dr. Catherine Wright will unpack the meaning of environmental justice and how Catholic Social Teaching (in particular Laudato Si’) gives us a helpful lens to view and act on this important issue. Veronica Coptis will present on respectful collaboration with area residents living with the daily impacts of fossil fuel extraction, to improve oversight of and accountability for fossil fuel extraction and use, and protect public and environmental health.
The second part of the series will be scheduled in February.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
H-IPL Statewide Monthly Call – January 20, 2021
from Hoosier Interfaith Power and Light
Gather to hear policy updates, meet H-IPL supporters from around the state, share success stories, work through Green Team challenges and opportunities, find out more about our Thriving Faith Communities Program and enjoy time learning from our special guests.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Environmental Resilience Speaker Series: Jeremy Kranowitz of KIB – December 4, 2020
from IU Environmental Resilience Institute
Topic: If the Lord’s Willing and the River Don’t Rise
This talk will focus on building a coalition of spiritual leaders in Indy to collectively work on improving environmental equity by drawing upon common religious obligations to care for the world around us.
Filed under: Other Creation Care Programs
Food Matters: Creating More Just and Sustainable Food Systems – December 3, 2020
from Jesuit Forum for Social Faith and Justice
The global pandemic disrupted supply chains and helped realize our dependence on far-off systems beyond our control. At the same time, there is more awareness of the unsafe and unjust conditions in which many food production workers labour and how systems of oppression continue to hold food insecurity in place for many communities.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
Dr. Robert Bullard – Father of Environmental Justice – December 1, 2020
from Emory University
Emory Climate Talks presents Dr. Robert D. Bullard, an award-winning author of eighteen books that address sustainable development, environmental racism, urban land use, industrial facility siting, community reinvestment, housing, transportation, climate justice, disasters, emergency response, and community resilience, smart growth, and regional equity.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Christmas, Consumerism, and Laudato Si (from 2016 – watch anytime) – November 25, 2020
from Catholic Climate Movement
Explore how today’s rampant consumerism, particularly evident during the Christmas season, is so harmful in all fronts: destroying our planet’s ecosystems, hurting the most vulnerable among us and future generations, and undermining our own spirituality.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
Indianapolis and Climate Change – November 5, 2020
from IUPUI / Kheprw Institute
Part of the Environmental Justice Seminar with critical conversations about climate change, pollution, and social justice. Readings at: https://anthropocenes.org/environmental-justice-seminar
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Indianapolis and Environmental Justice – October 12, 2020
from IUPUI / Kheprw Institute
Part of the Environmental Justice Seminar with critical conversations about climate change, pollution, and social justice. Readings at: https://anthropocenes.org/environmental-justice-seminar
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Walking in Faithful Citizenship and the ICC – October 10, 2020
from Indiana Catholic Conference
During this webinar, ICC’s Executive Director Angela Espada and Associate Director Alexander Mingus will discuss the important work of the ICC, how the faithful play a critical role in state and federal politics, and the US Conference of Catholic Bishop’s political guide, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
“Jubilee for the Earth”: Episode 6 – A New Beginning – October 5, 2020
from Missionary Society of St. Columban
A podcast mini-series about biodiversity and our sacred story produced by the Missionary Society of St. Columban. We are a Society of priests and lay people who live and share the good news of the Gospel by working with those who are poor and exploited, including the earth.
Over the course of six episodes, we’ll explore the beauty of biodiversity and the threats it faces. We’ll travel around the world to hear from Columbans who are working to renew the face of the Earth. Grounded in Catholic Social Teaching, we hope that this podcast will help us all to see how caring for our common home is fundamental to our lives as people of faith and as global citizens.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
I’m Catholic, How Should I Discern? Conscience, Discernment, and Voting as an Act of Love – September 29, 2020
from Catholic Climate Covenant
The 3rd webinar in this series to assist Catholics in understanding the Church’s teaching on conscience and discernment as it relates to their vote ahead of the November 3rd U.S. general elections — and beyond, as our nation and planet face historic challenges that require Catholics to bring our values to the public square and help shape engagement for a better world. Speakers will discuss not only the importance of particular issues when discerning, but also candidate character and moral values.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
“Jubilee for the Earth”: Episode 5 – No Land to Live On – September 28, 2020
from Missionary Society of St. Columban
A podcast mini-series about biodiversity and our sacred story produced by the Missionary Society of St. Columban. We are a Society of priests and lay people who live and share the good news of the Gospel by working with those who are poor and exploited, including the earth.
Over the course of six episodes, we’ll explore the beauty of biodiversity and the threats it faces. We’ll travel around the world to hear from Columbans who are working to renew the face of the Earth. Grounded in Catholic Social Teaching, we hope that this podcast will help us all to see how caring for our common home is fundamental to our lives as people of faith and as global citizens.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
“Jubilee for the Earth”: Episode 4 – Nonviolence for the Earth – September 21, 2020
from Missionary Society of St. Columban
A podcast mini-series about biodiversity and our sacred story produced by the Missionary Society of St. Columban. We are a Society of priests and lay people who live and share the good news of the Gospel by working with those who are poor and exploited, including the earth.
Over the course of six episodes, we’ll explore the beauty of biodiversity and the threats it faces. We’ll travel around the world to hear from Columbans who are working to renew the face of the Earth. Grounded in Catholic Social Teaching, we hope that this podcast will help us all to see how caring for our common home is fundamental to our lives as people of faith and as global citizens.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
“Jubilee for the Earth”: Episode 3 – Embarking on the Path of Dialogue – September 14, 2020
from Missionary Society of St. Columban
A podcast mini-series about biodiversity and our sacred story produced by the Missionary Society of St. Columban. We are a Society of priests and lay people who live and share the good news of the Gospel by working with those who are poor and exploited, including the earth. Over the course of six episodes, we’ll explore the beauty of biodiversity and the threats it faces. We’ll travel around the world to hear from Columbans who are working to renew the face of the Earth. Grounded in Catholic Social Teaching, we hope that this podcast will help us all to see how caring for our common home is fundamental to our lives as people of faith and as global citizens.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
Climate Change, Our Faith Values, and 2020 – September 14, 2020
from Catholic Climate Covenant
Second of 5 in the series which aims to Understand how Catholic social teaching (CST) and creation care are essential to the fullness of faith and the Church’s mission; Facilitate courageous conversations about climate change and Catholic civic participation; Apply Catholic Social Teaching, including creation care, to form one’s conscience ahead of the 2020 elections.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Green Team Summit 2020 – September 13, 2020
from Faith in Place
From Sept 13 – 17, join our Illinois neighbors for a virtual summit with FREE workshops nightly. Must register by 12pm CST each day to attend. Topics will connect the dots between the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and racial justice.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Laudato Si’ Retreat – September 12, 2020
from Global Catholic Climate Movement
A four hour online retreat to help participants embark in this journey of “ecological conversion”, to transform the way we relate to our Creator, all of Creation and our most vulnerable brothers and sisters.
This is a 4 hour retreat where we will experience 3 moments inspired by the encyclical.
Filed under: Prayer, Songs, and Liturgy
Catholic Social Teaching, Politics, and the Fullness of Faith – September 10, 2020
from Catholic Climate Covenant
First of 5 in the series which aims to Understand how Catholic social teaching (CST) and creation care are essential to the fullness of faith and the Church’s mission; Facilitate courageous conversations about climate change and Catholic civic participation; Apply Catholic Social Teaching, including creation care, to form one’s conscience ahead of the 2020 elections.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
“Jubilee for the Earth”: Episode 1 – A New Kind of Economy – September 7, 2020
from Missionary Society of St. Columban
“Jubilee for the Earth” is a podcast mini-series about biodiversity and our sacred story produced by the Missionary Society of St. Columban. We are a Society of priests and lay people who live and share the good news of the Gospel by working with those who are poor and exploited, including the earth.
Over the course of six episodes, we’ll explore the beauty of biodiversity and the threats it faces. We’ll travel around the world to hear from Columbans who are working to renew the face of the Earth. Grounded in Catholic Social Teaching, we hope that this podcast will help us all to see how caring for our common home is fundamental to our lives as people of faith and as global citizens.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
Season of Creation Ecumenical Prayer Service – September 6, 2020
from Ecumenism Metro Chicago / Chicagoland Christians United for the Care of Creation
To protect creation is to live Jesus’ message to love God and to love our neighbor! Chicagoland Christians United for the Care of Creation urgently calls all people to a radical spiritual
and ecological conversion.
Filed under: Prayer, Songs, and Liturgy
“Jubilee for the Earth”: Episode 2 – The Spirituality of Biodiversity – August 31, 2020
from Missionary Society of St. Columban
A podcast mini-series about biodiversity and our sacred story produced by the Missionary Society of St. Columban. We are a Society of priests and lay people who live and share the good news of the Gospel by working with those who are poor and exploited, including the earth. Over the course of six episodes, we’ll explore the beauty of biodiversity and the threats it faces. We’ll travel around the world to hear from Columbans who are working to renew the face of the Earth. Grounded in Catholic Social Teaching, we hope that this podcast will help us all to see how caring for our common home is fundamental to our lives as people of faith and as global citizens.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
Economy of Francesco on-life seminars – August 1, 2020
from Economy of Francesco
The Economy of Francesco, an initiative during the Laudato Si’ Anniversary year, organized an 11 webinar series “On-Life Seminars: moving towards a post-Covid better world” meant to explore some of the themes and challenges of today’s economy and integral ecology.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Using Energy Prudently – July 12, 2020
from Hoosier Interfaith Power & Light
Hoosier Interfaith Power & Light presents a virtual workshop to learn how to save money,
improve energy efficiency, and practice good stewardship at your congregation.
Filed under: Sustainable Practices
Breathing in a Time of Crises – June 29, 2020
from Catholic Climate Covenant
We are living in a time of multiple crises, all calling us to take action. In the summer of 2020, racism, a global pandemic, climate change, pollution, wildfires, and detained immigrants, are all crises that we must confront. How are these multiple crises connected? How do the words, “I can’t breathe” connect to our faith? How can the tools of mindfulness meditation and compassion drawn from our faith guide us in responding appropriately in constructive ways, so that the Earth and all beings may flourish?
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Mesa Redonda de Obispos celebrando Laudato Si’ – June 23, 2020
from USCCB
Disfrute de esta conversación entre los obispos Jorge Rodríguez-Novelo, Oscar Cantú, Daniel Flores y Joseph Tyson, quienes reflexionan sobre el 5º aniversario de la encíclica Laudato Si’.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
Jubilee for the Earth: New Rhythms, New Hope – June 8, 2020
from Global Catholic Climate Movement
Hundreds of Christians came together on June 8 to learn how the global ecumenical family can better care for our common home this Season of Creation.
Filed under: Other Creation Care Programs
Laudato Si’ Week Roundtable – May 20, 2020
from USCCB
Archbishop Paul Coakley, Bishop Robert Barron, and Bishop Robert McElroy discuss Pope Francis’s encyclical Laudato Si’ as the Church worldwide celebrated the 5th anniversary of the document’s publication.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
Going Carbon Neutral: How to Reach Our Goal to Care for God’s Creation – September 10, 2019
from ecoAmerica
(1 hour) This webinar by Green Chalice shares success stories, guidance, and tools to achieve carbon neutrality for congregations through the organizations Blessed Tomorrow, Creation Justice Ministries and Interfaith Power and Light.
Filed under: Sustainable Practices
Why did Pope Francis declare a climate emergency? – September 4, 2019
from Global Catholic Climate Movement
Explore the scientific and theological reasons to declare a climate emergency, the imperative for Catholics around the world to address the climate crisis as a response to the Pope’s call.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
Climate Change in Indiana – July 24, 2019
from Purdue Climate Change Research Center
Melissa Widhalm of the Purdue Climate Change Research Center present on Climate Change in Indiana at the ArchIndy Living Laudato Si’ Sustainability Pilot Program Workshop on July 24, 2019.
Filed under: Climate Change Basics
Creating Sacred Grounds Webinars – May 1, 2017
from National Wildlife Federation
Videos from the National Wildlife Federation on different ways to green your grounds (stormwater runoff, planting strategies, and more) and testimonials from other congregations.
Filed under: Sustainable Practices