We all share the common vocation of being good stewards for God’s creation. We give thanks to God in the spirit of St. Francis Of Assisii and see in creation a sign of Gods creativity, presence, and love. We are reminded of Our Lords infinite love by this awareness, said Bishop Burbidge. Our diocese is making many positive efforts to care for and protect God’s creation. We are looking for ways to reduce energy consumption, reduce emissions, improve the quality of light and air in our buildings. As stewards and stewards, may we renew our commitment to ensuring that all people have the resources they need in order to fulfill their God given purpose.
What:Conference on Environmental Protection: Why should I care for our common home?
When:5 p.m. Mass, Celebrated by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
6 p.m. Dinner
6:45 PM Keynote with Dan Misleh Panel to follow.
Where:Nativity Catholic Church; 6400 Nativity Ln. Burke, VA 22015
(Watch the Mass live on-demand athttps://www.youtube.com/c/NativityParishBurke. The Conference will be streamed live on theYouTube channel for diocesan diocesan. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvVVW22dci_D4ZIb5RiKtdw)
Registration is still open:
Register athttps://careforourcommonhome.eventbrite.com.
The panel will discuss the steps taken by the Diocese to improve sustainable practices in its parishes, teach care for all creation in its schools and practical ways that individuals can protect the environment. Andrew Shulman, Director of Arlingtons Office of Planning, Construction and Facilities, Lonnell battle, Assistant Principal for Academics, Bishop Ireton High School, and MeghanGoodwin, Associate Director of Government relations, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops are the panelists.
This conference responds to Pope Francis’ call for care for the whole of creation and the human family, as laid out by his encyclicalLaudato Si: On Care for Our Common Home.This evening will kick off a seven-year effort by the diocesan to teach and implement this encyclical throughout all of the diocese.
For more information about the Catholic Diocese Arlington, please visitarlingtondiocese.org.
