Title

Engaged Organization: The Catholic Climate Covenant

Description

The Catholic Climate Covenant is the US Catholics response to the Church’s call to care for creation and care for the poor. They are based out of Washington, DC, and are supported by 14 national partners. Among their many ambitions, they aim to teach Catholics on climate change, equip them to care for creation and the poor, and inspire leaders to take actions. They have helped 140 Creation Care Teams lead their communities, organized 7 national press conferences, and helped supporters send over 10,000 letters in support of climate change. Additionally, their work has been mentioned in over 3,000 media stories. Their website includes environmental programs, teachings, and resources.

Catholic Climate Covenant

Denomination

Christian

Sub-Tradition

Roman Catholic

Faith Based Organization

The Catholic Climate Covenant

Resources For Action

Advocacy

Resources For Study

Official Religious/Denominational (Environmental Statements)

Relation

Engaged Organizations: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: Migration and Refugee Services

Engaged Organizations: Catholic Association of Diocesan Ecumenical and Interreligious Officers

Engaged Organizations: Catholic Health Association of the United States

Engaged Organizations: Columban Center for Advocacy and Outreach

Engaged Organizations: Conference of Major Superiors of Men

Engaged Organizations: Ignation Solidarity Network

Engaged Organizations: National Council of Catholic Women

Engaged Organizations: Holy Name Province, Franciscan Friars

Engaged Organizations: Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR)

Catholic Charities USA Prayer for Creation

Engaged Organizations: Global Catholic Climate Movement

Engaged Organizations: Association of United States Catholic Priests

Catholic Climate Covenant: Earth Day 2018

Engaged Organizations: Sisters of Mercy of the Americas

San Diego Creation Care Team Success Stories