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Blog Archive
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Pontiff to Diplomats: Build Community with a Diplomacy of Hope, Truth The Holy Father's annual message to diplomats stresses the need for better relationships in an age of division and fear, fueled often by social media. |
Jan 10, 2025 |
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Pope Francis Reminds Us to Keep Faith First. Message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation highlights the theology behind the ethics of eco-protection |
Jul 10, 2024 |
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Requiescat in Pace: The untimely death of a feisty advocate for life Remembering the life of a true-life advocate. |
Jul 8, 2024 |
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The charitable response to (climate) denial What science and our Catholic faith have to teach us about more fruitful conversations |
Oct 23, 2023 |
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War, Genesis, and October Devotions Today is Parashat Bereishit for the Jewish people, a day which begins the annual reading of the Torah. |
Oct 14, 2023 |
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A timely exhortation shining light on three crucial realities of our age Review and analysis of Pope Francis's Laudate Deum |
Oct 10, 2023 |
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A reminder about Catholic history and the gifts of nature Missio Dei examines herbalism and its long use by people of faith |
Aug 16, 2022 |
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Healing Thoughts a year later on grief and life |
Jul 29, 2022 |
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Goodbye Global Catholic Climate Movement. Welcome, Laudato Si’ Movement! The six-year-old GCCM today announced not just a new name but deeper changes in mission, values |
Jul 29, 2021 |
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Book Review: Camosy's "Losing Our Dignity" is a damning yet hopeful study of Western medicine and caregiving Following up on "Resisting Throwaway Culture," Fordham's Dr. Charles Camosy examines how COVID-19 exposed deep, existing flaws in caring for the elderly, the physically or mentally compromised, and the otherwise least among us |
Jul 24, 2021 |
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Promoting Saint Kateri Tekakwitha and Proclaiming the Good News on Social Media and the Internet The Saint Kateri Conservation Center has built a big social media audience these past years. In this guest post, Bill Jacobs, the center's founder, explains how. |
Jun 16, 2021 |
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Free, online Laudato Si' conference: you're invited! Creighton University and the Catholic Climate Covenant want to help you keep Laudato Si' momentum growing in the US Catholic Church |
Jun 5, 2021 |
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Three takeaways for the day after Earth Day Protecting creation is a core Catholic idea—and it goes far beyond the secular notion of eco-protection. |
Apr 22, 2021 |
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Laudato Si' and governance at Ave Maria Press A brief essay by Catholic Ecology's Bill Patenaude looks at a surprising message in Laudato Si' about our expectations of government |
Apr 21, 2021 |
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The eco-implications of the Annunciation The great Fiat of Mary changed humanity and all creation forever, a fact that elevates the work of protecting the natural world. |
Mar 25, 2021 |
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When talk means action Dr. Dan DiLeo of Creighton University has been on the front lines of climate advocacy for years—and he’s about to share why all Catholics should be there, too. |
Mar 20, 2021 |
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Gearing up for on the go An inspired group of young Africans are eager to meet the growing demand for eco-education. Now, all they need is a way to get moving. |
Mar 13, 2021 |
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A letter to Brazil A forthcoming Church-backed letter to Brazilian leaders signals growing ecclesial pressure to protect the Amazon |
Mar 12, 2021 |
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Relationships Christianity’s most important political contribution is proclaiming the truth that we are made in the image of a God who is pure love and relationship. |
Feb 20, 2021 |
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Poll: Majority of US Catholics support responding to climate change, eco issues Findings released today on the Feast of St. John Paul II may spell bad news for politicians with a reputation of downplaying environmental protection |
Oct 22, 2020 |
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Catholic Ecology posts my regular column in the Rhode Island Catholic, as well as scientific and theological commentary about the latest eco-news, both within and outside of the Catholic Church. What is contained herein is but one person's attempt to teach and defend the Church's teachings - ecological and otherwise. As such, I offer all contents of this blog for approval of the bishops of the Church. It is my hope that nothing herein will lead anyone astray from truth.
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