Dear Friends,

I began this e-bulletin yesterday, and was wishing everyone a happy and blessed Easter, and prayers for the forthcoming week. Today, though, we have received the very sad news of the passing of our Pope, Francis. A true man of the people, living out the Gospel and themes of Catholic Social Teaching.

As we are coming up to the 10th Anniversary of Laudato Si’, and the fact that we are in the Jubilee Year of Hope, it seems all the more poignant that he will no longer be here to guide us. Not just us as Catholics, but the world as a whole, has lost a great shepherd.

We pray for his soul, and we also pray for the church that we may be led by someone with the humility of Pope Francis, who cares for those on the margins and listens to the cry of the Earth.

We want to share with you some upcoming actions and events themed around the Environment, especially as we are coming up to the 10th Anniversary of Laudato Si’.

The poster above is our own in-person Networking Day at CAFOD,
Romero House, 55 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7JB, which takes place on Saturday 10th May, from 10.15am until 4pm.

The NJPN Environment Group have organised this, and they have a
great day planned – including experience of being in a Live Simply
parish; Tackling Debt and the Climate Crisis in the Jubilee Year;
Greening Church Investments: fossil fuel divestment and investment in climate solutions; and Honouring our Covenants for Care of Creation.

There will also be a couple of special guests, Bishop Gerardo Alimane Alminaza of San Carlos in the Philippines (who has played a key role in the implementation of Laudato Si’ in the Philippines) and Avril De Torres (Deputy Executive Director of CEED Philippines).

We are asking that you register to attend this Networking Day by
emailing me on admin@justice-and-peace.org.uk as we are limited to a certain number. Also, refreshments will be provided, but you will need to bring your own packed lunch.

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E-Bulletin Environment Special 21 April 25