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Our Earthcare Community is full of Earthcarers: like-minded Catholic parishes, schools, organisations and households committed to caring for our common home.
Students participate in a planting activity after attending the 2024 Season of Creation Mass in Sandhurst Diocese. Photo credit: Kerry Stone
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Parishioners celebrate their commitment as an Earthcare Parish. Credit: Sandhurst Catholic Diocese
For earthcaring parish members, including social and ecological justice leaders in parishes.
A primary school presents their Earthcare story at an Earthcare Schools Community network meeting. Photo: Mary's Mount Primary School
For earthcaring teachers and school leaders in both primary and secondary schools.
Staff at Sandhurst Diocese Chancery respond to ‘the cry of the poor’ – one of the seven Laudato Si’ Goals – by hosting a pancake morning tea to raise funds for Caritas Australia’s annual Project Compassion campaign. Photo: Kerry Stone/Caritas Australia
For earthcaring businesses and organisations wanting to connect.
Earthcarers of every age can help make a difference. Credit: Canva
For earthcaring individuals, families, young people and anyone wanting to make a difference.
Beyond 10: Sow the Future Launch
Join us for the launch of the Beyond 10 Planting Initiative a collaboration between Catholic Earthcare & Catholic Religious Australia— a hands-on, hope-filled celebration marking more than a decade of Laudato Si’ in action. Be part of this special event with Costa, who will officially launch the initiative, share insights, answer questions, and inspire schools to get involved. Participants will gain access to practical resources and tools to support your school to take action and get planting.
Online Launch details: 12pm-1pm (AEDT) 26th February 2026
Ten years of Laudato Si'
Be inspired by our Catholic schools, parishes and individuals celebrating their journey of living out Laudato Si' in this 10th Anniversary film.
Save the Date - Catholic Earthcare Convocation 2026!
Save the date for the Catholic Earthcare Convocation 2026 — a national gathering of Catholic communities and professionals committed to caring for our common home through Laudato Si'.
This convocation will bring us together to learn, grow, and lead in the spirit of Laudato Si’, sharing insights, experience, and hope as we deepen our commitment to integral ecology.
More details coming soon, including registration information, presenters, and program highlights.
Stay tuned.
Resources
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A beautiful prayer for the Season of Creation, written by Michael McGirr
Published on the Dominican Life website - a comprehensive Catholic Liturgical Guide for the Season of Creation
A series of ‘See, Judge, Act’ lessons on the environment/creation through a Catholic lens.
A series of ‘See, Judge, Act’ lessons on the environment/creation through a Catholic lens.
A series of ‘See, Judge, Act’ sessions on the environment/creation through a Catholic lens.
Inspiring ideas
Earthcare communities around Australia share how they are taking action for the sake of our common home.
Bathurst Diocese Season of Creation
Bathurst Diocese - Season of Creation
To celebrate the Season of Creation, Bathurst Diocese held a pilgrimage to the Warrumbungles Dark Sky Park. The weekend included opening and closing rituals, a guided bird walk with expert Bern, and the opportunity to attend Starfest, featuring a lecture by astronomer Christian Wolf and time exploring the night sky through provided telescopes.
Brighton Beach
Caring for Creation at Brighton - South Australia
During the Season of Creation, South Australian Catholics focused their prayers and action on the severe algal bloom impacting local marine life. Candlelight vigils were held at sites including Brighton, where student leaders from McAuley Community School advocated for the plight of marine life. Earthcare and ecology groups from across the region gathered in solidarity, highlighting the need for change and the hope for cleaner, healthier coastlines.
Sandhurst Diocese Season of Creation
Sandhurst Diocese - Celebrating the Season of Creation
Sandhurst celebrated the Season of Creation with 120 parishioners and students from 10 parishes and 6 schools gathering at Huntly Streamside Reserve for Mass and a picnic in the bush. With sunshine filtering through the trees and birdsong accompanying the liturgy, the community enjoyed a joyful celebration immersed in creation.
In Australia
The Australian Catholic Bishops encourage each Catholic parish, diocese, eparchy, educational institution and organisation to join the Laudato Si’ Action Platform by 2024 and develop a Laudato Si’ Action Plan.
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Contact our team of Earthcare Specialists to:
- gain expert advice at each stage of the Laudato Si’ Action Planning process
- learn more about your Earthcare Community and related events
- share your ideas and progress towards living Laudato Si’
