Pope Francis and the Australian Bishops invite all Catholics to join the ecumenical Season of Creation. It starts 1 September (World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) and ends 4 October (Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi). They encourage us all to make this a special time of prayer and action in caring for our common home.

You can find these invitations in a letter by Monsignor Bruno-Marie Duffé on behalf of Pope Francis and in the Australian Bishops’ Social Justice Statement 2021-22 “Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor”.

The current lockdown prohibits us from communal actions and activities outdoors, but prayer is always possible. Furthermore, many online activities are on offer during Season of Creation.

Two of the many possible actions you can take:

• Join the Diocese of Parramatta in signing the “Healthy Planet, Healthy People Petition”, endorsed in Monsignor Bruno-Marie Duffé’ letter: thecatholicpetition.org
• Adopt one new daily habit for a healthy planet: “Healthy Habits for a Healthy Planet” Season of Creation Challenge

 Browse this website for more Season of Creation online activities, Covid-safe actions & resources for prayer and action!