Ecology and Sustainability Resources
Resources for ecology and the mission featuring highlights of Laudato Si’ and sustainability.
Investment Education Regarding Laudato Si - Socially & Environmentally Conscientious Investing
Socially Responsible Investing – A How To!If you're interested in making a positive impact through sustainable investments, this student-created educational video is for you. It covers a range of important topics, including the pillars and goals of Laudato Si’, impact investments, and sustainable investing. You'll also learn about common investment practices, as well as the risks and misconceptions associated with green investments.
Laudato Si Explained
AJCU Ecology Educators
Pope Francis' Encyclical: Laudato Si' May 24, 2015
The Vatican announced a Special Laudato Si’ Anniversary Year (May 24th, 2020 – May 24th, 2021) with the hope that the year and the ensuing decade will “be a time of grace, a true Kairos experience and ‘Jubilee’ time for the Earth, and for humanity, and for all God’s creatures."
Catholic Church Initiatives:
The first of 3 biennial Laudato Si' and the U.S. Catholic Church convenings was held at Creighton Univ in June 2019; the presentations were published in the Journal of Moral Theology. The second was held virtually in June 2021; View the presentation recordings. The third is being held in June and July 2023; register here.
Online Highlights of Laudato Si'
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Journeying Toward Care for our Common Home: Five Years After Laudato Si' 2020
Laudato si’ and Covid-19: Can praises still be sung in a strange land? - Article 2020
Pope backs integrated ecological protection - Article June 11, 2019
Pope to young economists: 'together for global change' - Article May 11, 2019
Laudoto Si' inspires solutions to environmental problems - Article December 12, 2017
Pope, Patriarch: Care for creation includes respect for people - Article September 1, 2017
The Renewed Importance of Pope Francis's Encyclical on Climate Change - Article June 2, 2017
Seven of Pope Francis's Greenest Quotes - Article<a0;September 20, 2015
An open-source teaching module on Laudato Si' and applied ethics - Article August 15, 2015
Ten realizations arising from Laudato Si' - Article July 31, 2015
International Statement endorsed by AJCU, "In Response to Laudato Si': On Care for Our Common Home: A Statement of Leaders in Catholic Higher Education Globally" - Article June 21, 2015
A summary of Laudato Si' in two to ten minutes - Article June 18, 2015
Ten key excerpts from Pope Francis's encyclical on the Environment - Article June 18, 2015
High Level Launch for Pope's Encyclical - Article June 10, 2015
Papal encyclical named after St. Francis prayer of praise - Article June 1, 2015
A Planetary Pope - Article May 13, 2015
Laudato Si' - On care for our common home (Resources of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace - Article
Read St. Francis of Assisi's Canticle of Creatures (Prayer of Praise)
Multifaith Perspectives
Foundational Documents on Ecology and Mission
Higher Education
- Climate Change: Morphing into an Existential Threat - Video of Pope Francis's Climate Scientist V. Ramanathan, Ph.D. of Scripps Institution of Oceanography
- The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education - Article
- Jesuit Education: Forming Human Beings in Harmony with their Fellows, with Creation and with God. by Superior General Arturo Sosa S.J., October 20, 2017.
Catholic Identity
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The Place of Sustainability and the Environment within Roman Catholic Thought: - Article Remarks by Michael J. Graham, S.J.
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Sustainability and Catholic Higher Education: A Toolkit for Mission Integration - Article which is published by eight national Catholic organizations, including the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, 2011
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Catholic Social Teaching and Ecology Fact Sheet, J. McCarthy S.J., 2006
Jesuit Catholic Identity
- Ignatian Pedagogy for Sustainability: An Overview - Article J. Leighter & K Smythe, 2019
- Sustainability and the Jesuit Mission - Article by Kathleen R. Smythe, Ph.D., 2012
- Jesuit Response to Environmental and Ecological Challenges - Article - a history by EcoJesuits.com through 2011
- Healing a Broken World - Article Jesuit Task Force on Ecology, 2011
- Healing a Broken World - Article Jesuit Task Force on Ecology, 2010
- Jesuits urged to pray, think, act to promote ecological responsibility - Article by Cindy Wooden, 2011
- Note from Superior General Adolfo Nicolas, SJ to the Society regarding the commitment to nature and the environment, 2011
- General Congregation 35, Decree 3, IV Reconciliation with Creation, 2008
- General Congregation 36 Decree 1 (Reconciliation and Justice)
Superior General Fr. Arturo Sosa S.J., 2016
Ignatian Spirituality
- "The Ecological Examen" - Article by Joseph P. Carver, S.J.
- Ignatian Spirituality & Sustainability - Article by Annette Marksberry, 2011.
- A Daily Examen for Ecology - Article by Joan L. Roccasalvo, C.S.J.
Other Sustainability Documents
Quote Archive
Prayer Index
The title of Pope Francis' Encyclical Laudato Si' is based on St. Francis of Assisi's prayer Canticle of the Creatures
- A Prayer for Our Earth (from Laudato Si') Prayer Card
- A Prayer for Our Earth (from Laudato Si') Prayer Poster
- A Christian Prayer in Union with Creation (from Laudato Si') Prayer Card
- A Christian Prayer in Union with Creation (from Laudato Si') Prayer Poster
- St. Francis of Assisi's Canticle of the Creatures Prayer Card
- St. Francis of Assisi's Canticle of the Creatures Prayer Poster 1
- St. Francis of Assisi's Canticle of the Creatures Prayer Poster 2
- St. Francis of Assisi's Canticle of Creatures (text)
- Prayers for Sustainability
- A Daily Examen of Consciousness of Ecology
Videos
Teaching to the Mission
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Green Analytical Chemistry: Teaching Towards Sustainable and Responsible Choices
Supaporn Kradtap Hartwell, Ph.D. -
The Healing Earth Textbook
Nancy C. Tuchman, Co-Director, International Jesuit Ecology Project, Loyola University Chicago
Michael J. Schuck, Co-Director, International Jesuit Ecology Project, Loyola University Chicago -
Click here for the video introduction to the Healing Earth textbook
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Click here for more information about Teaching to the Mission
Featured Resources
Do You Speak Laudato Si'?
This 'green' desktop primer, printed on recycled paper – of course!, defines many of the environment-related terms used in Catholic social action and education circles. Purchase a pack of 10 for $20
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The Examen for Diversity
This adaptation of the Daily Examen helps one reflect on their experience with diversity with five points for spiritual thanksgiving, grace, and introspection.
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Ignatian Journal
This handsome, spiral-bound "undated" planner is perfect for faculty, staff, and students alike. Its pages include quotes, illustrations, and reflections. Use it for your daily schedule or journaling.
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