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We are the Office of Religious Congregations for Integral Ecology

Where Catholic religious are working together to increase impact on policy change.

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We need a renewed dialogue about how we are shaping the future of our planet

Everything is connected, and this invites us to develop a spirituality of global solidarity.

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Building a worldwide ecumenical movement advocating to address the burden of unjust debt.

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Integral ecology means solidarity with people and planet

We take a systemic approach, advocating for policies that contribute to relationships of solidarity with people and planet.

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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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Who is ORCIE-BCRÉI?

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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Who will live with Bill C-39? Our brief to Parliament

November 3, 2026

How should Canada decide which mines and pipelines get built, and which whole regions are opened up to industry? And who gets a say before the first trees come down?…

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Integral ecology formation & leadership: ORCIE at ATRI 2026

October 14, 2026

ORCIE was 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 two dedicated…

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Enough Is Enough: A Book Review Exploring Degrowth, Liberation Theology, and New Economies for Our Common Home

October 1, 2026

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…

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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!"

Darlene O'Leary, Coordinator, Martha Justice Ministry (Sisters of St. Martha, Antigonish)
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