“As individuals, as institutions, as a people, we need a change of heart to preserve
and protect the planet for our children and for generations yet unborn. (Global
Climate Change: A Plea for Dialogue, Prudence and the Common Good, US
Catholic Bishops, 2001)
“We also urge celebrants and liturgy committees to incorporate themes into prayer and worship that emphasize our responsibility to protect all of God’s creation and to organize prayerful celebrations of creation on feast days honoring St. Francis and St. Isidore.”
(Renewing the Earth: An Invitation to Reflection and Action on Environment in
Light of Catholic Social Teaching, a Pastoral Statement of the United States
Conference of Catholic Bishops, November 14, 1991)