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

The Laudato Si' Action Platform Plan for the Diocese of Raleigh has arrived

The Laudato Si' Action Platform (LSAP), inspired by Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si: On Care for Our Common Home, offers a framework for individuals and parishes to live out the Church's teachings on ecology, solidarity, and simplicity. Laudato Si' is Italian for "Praise be to you, my Lord" and begins the Canticle of the Creatures by St. Francis whom we honor during this Jubilee Year of St. Francis.

The Diocese of Raleigh has joined a global Vatican initiative aimed at deepening Catholic commitment to environmental stewardship and social justice.

Months in planning by Bishop Luis, Directors of Offices in the Diocese, N4CH members and more, the Laudato Si' Action Platform plan is based on the 7 Laudato Si' goals:

Ecological Spirituality
Ecological Education
Response to the Cry of the Poor
Response to the Cry of the Earth
Adoption of Sustainable Lifestyles
Ecological Economics
Community Resilience and Empowerment

When asked by the USCCB Secretariat of Justice and Peace why this plan is important everyone in the Diocese of Raleigh, Bishop Luis replied:

"When we speak of 'Our Common Home', it should call to mind not only our fellowship and community with one another, but also with our Creator. That is why when I speak of our own plans for caring for creation in our diocese, I am not speaking about policies or programs; I am speaking about this beautiful relationship. Our Laudato Si Action Plan will help all of our people to better understand and embrace this reality."

Learn more

View the plan. See for yourself actions that you and your parish can incorporate into daily life and the actions that the Diocese is planning for all of us.

Watch this video in which Bishop Luis talks about respecting creation, giving thanks to God and living as stewards of the Earth.

Bishop Luis will celebrate 9 a.m. Mass Sunday, October 11 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Raleigh. You are welcome to attend and learn more about the Diocese of Raleigh's Laudato Sí Action Plan.

Additional resources

LaudatoSi Action Plan for the Raleigh Diocese

LaudatoSi Action Plan for the Raleigh Diocese - Spreads

LaudatoSi Action Plan for the Raleigh Diocese - Spanish

The Laudato Si' Goals that are the basis for the plan

Laudato Si' Action Platform

Pope Leo highlights faith, hope and love as themes that can help reflect on the climate crisis.

The booklet 'Our common home, A guide to caring for our living planet' , which was launched in this video. Each parish will receive multiple hard copies of this Vatican document in English and Spanish with 'How to use' guides.

Email questions or comments to mitzkleimeyer@nccommonhome.org

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.

Mr. Michael Mastrocinque, Director of Instruction for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh schools' states, "For the second year, the Office of Education is proud to partner with the North Carolina Catholics Caring for Our Common Home organization. The NC Catholics have provided resources to help our schools teach children to become better stewards of God’s creation. They have also facilitated a diocesan-wide art showcase centered on Creation Care that has allowed our students to collectively advocate for the importance of care for God’s Creation.”