The Catholic University of America’s Community Garden Living Laudato Si in Higher Education A Guest Blog Post by Holly Thompson As Environmental Studies students at Catholic University, we are taught a combination of science and sustainable solutions, as well as the Pope’s call for action in Laudato Si. To me, this meant putting my passion … Read more
The Sheets Family Saint Kateri Habitat Living Laudato Si in the Domestic Churchby Jennifer Sheets In my experience, children are born with an innate attraction to nature and wonder. My experience in rural living over the past few years helped me recognize that wonder is the origin of reality and, thus, learning. Furthermore, that wonder … Read more
Our Place in Aotearoa New Zealand The beautiful story of a new registered Saint Kateri Habitat in New Zealand By: John Goulter We are just beginning a journey with our new habitat– we’re not sure where it will lead. As Thomas Merton prayed, “My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I … Read more
On Earth as it is in Heaven How the Daughters of St. Paul are Celebrating God’s Creative Love at their Saint Kateri Habitat The Daughters of St. Paul are an international congregation of women religious, founded by Blessed JamesAlberione. Their mission is to spread the Gospel using the most effective means of communication. You mayknow … Read more
Touching Heaven and Earth: From Rose to Rosary Final Article: Cultivating Rose Petals for Rosaries Join us in reading a guest blog series by Sr. Orianne Dyck, a Novice with the Daughters of St. Paul, as she reflects upon the process of creating Rosary beads from rose petals. Have you ever noticed which parts of … Read more
Introducing Our Saint Kateri Indigenous Peoples Program By Ronnie O’Brien I grew up on a corn farm and had no intention of growing corn again. My mom was an avid gardener and I loved to garden too, but the thought of growing corn never once entered my mind after leaving the farm. I felt no … Read more
Nature and Faith: Restoring Creation through Youth Projects “Dear young people, do not bury your talents, the gifts that God has given you! Do not be afraid to dream of great things!” This quote, spoken by Pope Francis, is one of many inspirational messages spoken by popes, clergy, and Catholic influencers to inspire young people … Read more
Imagine yourself walking the downward slope of a grassy path surrounded by expansive meadow open to the immense sky above. Here you experience a sea of swaying field grasses. These grasses are home to crickets, grasshoppers, dragonflies and chattering red-wing blackbirds which contribute to the chorus of life around you. Soon your downward trek levels … Read more
In one year since we created our Saint Kateri Habitat Program, we have designated more than 80 habitats in six countries, from Hawaii and the east and west coasts of the USA, to Canada, Honduras, Poland, India, and Cameroon, Africa. Simply by living our Catholic faith, we are restoring God’s creation for people, plants, and … Read more
As Laudato Si Week comes to a close, we want to thank all of you who registered Saint Kateri Habitats, who took action on their properties, and those who donated to the Center! We are so grateful for you! This week, we had habitats registered all over the world. An organic farm in Canada, a … Read more