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What is the Laudato Si' Action Platform?

The Laudato Si’ Action Platform is the global Catholic Church’s response to the climate crisis.

Under the leadership of Sister Sharon Zayac and a coordinating committee, Springfield Dominican Sisters and Associates will oversee the congregation’s participation in this urgent response.

We will work toward all seven areas of concern as outlined in the Pope’s encyclical Laudato Si': (1) responding to the cry of the Earth, (2) responding to the cry of the poor, (3) ecological economics, (4) adoption of sustainable lifestyles, (5) ecological education, (6) ecological spirituality, and (7) community action.

Join us as we take part in this ground-up approach, empowering all people to take “decisive action, here and now” as we journey towards a better future together. (LS 161)

Helping Earth Heal: Permaculture at Jubilee Farm
For decades the Dominican Sisters of Springfield have understood, preached, taught and begun to adapt their lives in response to the ecological crisis facing Earth. Now they and hundreds of other congregations of Catholic Sisters around the globe are responding to the cry of Earth and the cry of the poor by joining Pope Francis in a seven-year journey toward sustainable living.

Enjoy this podcast to learn about how permaculture can help heal Earth.

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Laudato Si' Action Platform News

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How to be part of the solution

Dominican Sisters invite all to join a virtual circle of prayer sponsored by U.S. Catholic Sisters

Learning about our common home at Jubilee Farm

Jubilee Farm added to Sangamon Conservancy easement portfolio

Bill and Becky Wilson (center) founders of Midwest Permaculture, discuss plot maps with Jubilee Farm staff and volunteers.

Regenerating the Land

Springfield Dominican Sisters Applaud Accountability to Native Peoples

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A Gift of Wonder: Discovering the “worth of each thing”

Illinois’ Catholic sisters launch campaign to “Refuse to Use” single-use plastic beverage bottles

150th Anniversary Prayers

End the Violence, Change the Systems, Transform Ourselves: A Pledge in the aftermath of the Mass Shooting in Colorado Springs

Laudato Si' Action Platform

A Mosaic of Support: What are the Working Groups? July 8, 2024
Explore the role of the Laudato Si’ Action Platform working groups in supporting platform participants on their journey. What are the Laudato Si’ Action Platform working groups? The Laudato Si’ Action Platform connects Catholic organizations worldwide to promote sustainability. Our diverse working groups share their knowledge and experience to guide and inspire participants toward […]
What have we learned in the past few years? June 27, 2024
Explore the 2022-2023 Annual Report to learn about our growth in global participation, the development of sustainability resources, and our continuous commitment to integral ecology amid evolving global challenges. The Laudato Si’ Action Platform has released its annual report for the year 2022-2023, marking a year of growth and profound impact in its commitment […]
Tailoring Your Laudato Si’ Plan for Impact June 4, 2024
Unveiling Suggested Actions: Tailoring Your Laudato Si’ Plan for Impact Creating a Laudato Si’ Plan embodies a commitment to transformative environmental and social change, inspired by the profound teachings of Laudato Si’. While crafting such a plan can be an invigorating experience, it often comes with challenges, especially when deciding which actions to prioritize to […]
Did you Hear Their Stories? May 30, 2024
Hear inspiring tales of hope and action from religious women and men across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, celebrated during Laudato Si’ Week. On May 22, 2024, the Laudato Si’ Action Platform and the Justice, Peace and Integrity Commission from the men and women’s international Unions of Superiors General hosted a webinar titled […]
Harnessing Collective Power: A Hope of the Platform May 17, 2024
Explore how the Laudato Si’ Action Platform fosters institutional responsibility and global unity in the quest for environmental sustainability. This blog draws inspiration from the insights of Communications Specialist Sarah Mundell, shared during the webinar on January 17, 2024, titled “Laudato Si’ Action Platform: How to Get Involved and What to Expect.” Click here to […]

Laudato Si' Action Platform Resources

When we find articles, websites, videos or webinars we think you'll want to know about, we'll put them here. In the meantime, you can't beat these websites for access to great resources you can start exploring today.

Websites

https://www.jomashop.com/blog/articles/guide-to-green-shopping - A Guide to Green Shopping, thanks to Ms. Platt, Lindsie, Nacole, Bryan and Madalyn at Friends of Bay Minette, Alabama.

https://laudatosiactionplatform.org/ - Official Vatican Website

https://laudatosimovement.org - Global Catholic organization focusing on care for Earth and ecological justice

https://catholicclimatecovenant.org/resources - USCCB website with a great searchable directory of resources for everyone

https://www.ipjc.org/climate-change-resources - Catholic Climate Covenant helps US Catholics respond to the Church's call to care for creation and care for the poor

https://grist.org/ - Independent, nonprofit source for news about climate solutions

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