Watercolors, oil paintings and photographs depicting the beauty of nature lined the walls of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament’s parish center the weekend of Sept. 23-24 as the Bayside church embraced its annual Season of Creation.
“Laudato Si’”
Priest Pursues Prophets On Periphery of Diocese
In response to Pope Francis’ call to preach the Gospel at the peripheries of society, Father Frank Mann has started a ministry to street artists in Bushwick.
Fall River Diocese, Town Create Wildlife Sanctuary
Richmond Pond in Westport is just a stone’s throw away from the mouth of Buzzards Bay where it meets Rhode Island Sound, both leading to the Atlantic Ocean.
The beach area on the pond’s south side was the spot where youngsters attending St. Vincent’s Camp, a few miles to the north, would enjoy its pristine waters and sand.
Green Teams in Parishes
Dear Editor: I was thrilled to read the Up Front and Personal article (Oct. 1) by Sister Maryann Seton Lopiccolo, S.C.: “‘Laudato Si’ Is an Everyday Response.”
Jornadistas Support Operation Backpack
This week’s Tablet TALK invites readers to the “Care of the Earth and Climate Change” conference and a Sept. 11 memorial concert, highlights the work of Jornadistas this summer, an award for a HeartShare exec and much more.
Vatican Marks First Anniversary Of Encyclical on Environment
Marking the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment, the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace launched a new website dedicated to the document and efforts around the world to put its teaching into practice.
Parish Plans for Environment
Dear Editor: As the anniversary of “Laudato Si’” draws near on June 18, many parishes in the diocese are beginning to plan activities for their churches. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has published a Discussion Guide for “Laudato Si’.” The USCCB provides us all with a comprehensive look into the inspiration from Pope Francis.