Join young Marists from the Philippines and the USA as they share a number of exciting ecological initiatives inspired by faith and care for our common home. Joining us live from Belize, students from Archbishop Molloy High School will share reflections from their ongoing ecology-based mission trip.

Yesterday, the Green Team gathered via Zoom and welcomed special guest Joe Muller from the Catholic Youth Network for Climate Action. His insights helped deepen our shared commitment to ecological education and youth-led environmental leadership across the Province.

Last week, St. Joseph Academy hosted Recycling Week (#SJARECYCLES), bringing students, faculty, and families together to embrace Pope Francis’ call to care for our common home as a vital expression of faith and discipleship. Their efforts highlighted how daily choices— recycling, reducing waste, and learning about sustainability—are integral to our Marist response to the cry of the Earth.

Sam King offered a presentation to Religious Organizations Along the Hudson (ROAR), sharing an update on the Province-wide Laudato Si’ Action Plan and previewing our 2026 Marist Earth Day celebration in Esopus. His presentation underscored the collaborative spirit and long-term vision guiding our ecological initiatives.

'Creation is crying out,' pope says in new message to COP30: When the U.N. Climate Conference began earlier this month, Pope Leo had asked world leaders to work together to achieve a concrete plan that puts "the sacredness of life, the God-given dignity of every human being and the common good at its center." As the conference was ending, he issued a new message.

Learn more about the global faith response to the climate crisis in Sam King’s new reflection on COP30 and the Global Ethical Stocktake. Click here to read the full article.