Sylvia Thompson sent ECI this update:
The Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Committee hosted an exciting online event to mark Laudato Si’ Week on 24 May. Parishioners and priests from across the diocese were invited to join a conversation about how we can play our part at parish level in responding to the call of Pope Francis to listen and respond to both the ‘Cry of the Poor and the Earth’. Bishop Martin Hayes of Kilmore joined the event and took part in a question and answer session with two members of the Committee. Bishop Martin is the bishop tasked with helping and supporting the response of the Irish church to this urgent call by Pope Francis in Laudato Si’.
The participants heard about initiatives in two parishes in the Dingle pastoral area. In Camp 6 apple trees were planted and changes made to the grass mowing regime and in the other a biodiversity audit was completed and again changes made to the mowing regime allowing wonderful orchids and other wild flowers to bloom. Those present were also offered support and resources as needed by contacting [email protected] and Bishop Ray Browne of the Diocese of Kerry offered the final words of encouragement and thanks.
You can watch a recording of the hour long event at this link: