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We take a systemic approach, advocating for policies that contribute to relationships of solidarity with people and planet.
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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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By coming together Catholic religious orders have a much stronger public voice on key issues of climate change and social justice.
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Integral ecology formation & leadership: ORCIE at ATRI 2026
ORCIE’s executive members were honoured to contribute to the 39th Annual Conference of the Association of Treasurers of Religious Institutes (ATRI), held in Ottawa from September 22- 24, 2026. Through…
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Enough Is Enough: A Book Review Exploring Degrowth, Liberation Theology, and New Economies for Our Common Home
Enough is Enough asks the reader to embrace the concept of “degrowth.” The novel frame used by the authors suggests that liberation theologies can add new and articulate insights into…
Enough Is Enough: Online Discussion on Degrowth, Capitalism, and Liberation Theology
Dean Detloff, is the Toronto-based research and advocacy officer of Development and Peace – Caritas Canada. Detloff, with co-author Matthew Bernico (a trade unionist living in Scotland) has published a…
Advocacy is a fundamental aspect of the commitment to justice, peace, and integrity of creation (JPIC) that is so dear to religious congregations. It offers a way to address the causes of crises and injustices by proposing alternatives that bring about the Kingdom even in the public sphere of social life. I hope that more and more congregations will use the tools and opportunities offered by ORCIE to meet with elected officials in their constituencies or in Ottawa and advocate for the care of our common home!
