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We take a systemic approach, advocating for policies that contribute to relationships of solidarity with people and planet.
Change the system, not the climate.
We are living within a broken system that has created a planetary crisis. Those most affected by climate change are those least responsible and the international policy frameworks we have in place aren’t working.
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ORCIE Presents Position Paper and Gathers Support for Jubilee 2025 Petition at St. Paul University Eco-Fair
On March 25th and 26th, ORCIE was grateful for the opportunity to participate in St. Paul University’s Ecological Fair, an inspiring event that brought together students, faculty, and organizations committed…
Jubilee 2000 Memories
By Joe Gunn Opening the doors of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome at the midnight Mass on Christmas Eve 2024, Pope Francis launched the Jubilee Year 2025. The symbolic gesture…
Webinar: From Ecological Debt to Ecological Hope
ORCIE invites members of religious congregations and friends to: From Ecological Debt to Ecological Hope on March 18, 2024 1h EST with Guest Speakers: Journalist Elton Bozzetto, Sr. Nilva Dal Bello, CSJ Brazil &…
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"I was struck by the openness, particularly of senior civil servants, to what we have to say. For some, it was the first time a Catholic group has met with them to discuss these key concerns and priorities. It was an empowering experience to join as one shared voice calling for action on the climate emergency!"
