NC Catholics Caring for our Common Home

Join us in caring for God's Creation.

Our mission is to inspire and mobilize the Catholic community to care for our common home and achieve climate and ecological justice, all with the urgency the times require.

As Pope Francis writes in his landmark encyclical, On Care for Our Common Home, Laudato Si, the earth “now cries out to us because of the harm we have inflicted on her by our irresponsible use and abuse … . the earth herself. . . . . is among the most abandoned and maltreated of our poor; . . . We have forgotten that we ourselves are dust of the earth (cf. Gen 2:7); our very bodies are made up of her elements, we breathe her air and we receive life and refreshment from her waters.”

Laudato si' (24 May 2015) In Pope Francis’ words, It is my hope that this Encyclical Letter, which is now added to the body of the Church’s social teaching, can help us to acknowledge the appeal, immensity and urgency of the challenge we face.

For a summary of the Pope's encyclical, see Laudato Si' Summary & Action Steps | Catholic Climate Covenant

More information:

The Call

About Us

How You Can Help in Your Parish

Whether you have a Caring for Creation ministry of 1 person or 20, these programs are available, free and ready to implement.

Laudato Si Circle

Creation Care Teams

Solar and Energy Efficiency Installations

Greener Lent

One Day Events

Youth Education

Artemis Mission Shines a Spotlight on the Beauty and Critical Importance of Our Planet

Photo by NASA

The Artemis mission provides us a revealing perspective on the Earth, our beautiful life boat that God has provided us to sustain us all. How important it is that we care for our planet for this and future generations.

Image to the left: (April 6, 2026) – Earthset captured through the Orion spacecraft window at 6:41 p.m. EDT, April 6, 2026, during the Artemis II crew’s flyby of the Moon. A muted blue Earth with bright white clouds sets behind the cratered lunar surface. The dark portion of Earth is experiencing nighttime. On Earth’s day side, swirling clouds are visible over the Australia and Oceania region. In the foreground, Ohm crater has terraced edges and a flat floor interrupted by central peaks. Central peaks form in complex craters when the lunar surface, liquefied on impact, splashes upwards during the crater’s formation.

Laudato Si' Action Platform Plan to be Drafted for the Diocese of Raleigh

A Laudato Si' Action Platform plan is to be drafted for the Diocese of Raleigh in follow-up to a Laudato Si' Leadership Cohort | USCCB in January 2026. One of our members was invited to attend this year's cohort, where they learned about developing such a plan. There are 18 diocese's throughout the country who are developing a Diocescan Laudato Si' Action Platform (LSAP) plan. Bishop Luis has tasked NC Catholics Caring for our Common Home (N4CH) to develop the plan for the Diocese of Raleigh.

Roll out of this plan happens on Oct 4, 2026 (which is St. Francis of Assisi feast day in the Jubilee year of St. Francis' 800-year death anniversary) to every parish. Bishop Luis will celebrate a Mass at 9am on Oct 11 at St. Francis of Assisi church to announce the roll out of this plan. All are welcome as we put exciting actions in place to protect and heal our common home together.

Learn more about the Laudato Si' Action Platform

Diocese of Raleigh Student Art Showcase: How Do I Care for God's Creation

More than 600 students from seven schools participated the 2026 Diocese of Raleigh's Art Showcase event, which was organized by North Carolina Catholics Caring for Our Common Home. Students focused on the theme “How do I care for God’s creation?”

Teachers commented on how students expressed how to care for creation through artistic and communication skills and focusing on Catholic theology.

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Thank You

Electronic Recycling with Kramden Institute is a win-win-win situation. Parishioners are able to clear out their unwanted items. Kramden Institute can help more people bridge the "digital divide". And diverting equipment from the landfill helps protect God's creation!

There was a successful drive at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral: Desktops – 7, Laptops (many with chargers) – 31, All-in-One - 2, Tablets – 12, Cell Phones – 50, Monitors – 12, Keyboards - 12, 6 lg boxes full of cords, networking equipment, mice, etc.

St. Raphael also had a hugely successful drive: Desktops – 37, Laptops – 81, Tablets – 56, Cell Phones – 107, Monitors – 36, “All-in-Ones” – 2

Thank You

NC Catholics Caring for our Common Home hosted a meaningful Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation with Jubilee plenary indulgence on October 11. Seventeen pilgrims participated from as far away as Wilmington, NC. You can replicate this sacred opportunity to pray for the grace to encounter Christ in Creation and renew our relationships with God, the Earth, and one another by using the resources at: Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation | Diocese of Raleigh

Use the prayers document and other resources to go on your own pilgrimage to one of the 4 DOR designated Jubilee sacred sites up to and including Epiphany Jan 6, 2026: HNOJ Cathedral in Raleigh, Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary in Wilmington, Mother of Mercy Church in Washington, St. Patrick Church in Fayetteville and St. Paul in New Bern, known today as Old St. Paul.

N4CH wishes you many blessings on your journey.