The Bishops’ Social Justice Statement 2021-22: Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor, affirms that “we human beings need a change of heart, mind, and behaviour”.

It draws from scripture, theological tradition, Catholic Social Teaching and from the wisdom of the world, including the insights of the First Nations.

The statement provides theological foundations to ground and inspire efforts to care for creation while responding to the needs of the disadvantaged and excluded.

The whole Catholic community is invited to take up Pope Francis’ invitation to a seven-year journey towards total ecological sustainability, guided by seven Laudato Si’ Goals.

These goals are response to the cry of the earth, response to the cry of the poor, ecological economics, sustainable lifestyles, ecological spirituality, ecological education, and community engagement and participatory action.

A number of resources are available including:

• Prayer cards 
• Action card
• A podcast
• The launch video and more. 

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