Church and Ecology

The CBCP has decided to distance itself from organizations involved in ecologically destructive efforts.

Water is a finite resource that holds immense value and must be safeguarded and shared, said Bishop Theodore Mascarenhas.

Besides the realization of how fearful the situation seemed, the sacredness of the ecology and the desire to treat it with due respect, are powerfully proposed by the film The Letter.

Ecological repentance is needed “to fix our ecology, which is in danger because greedy people cut down trees and pollute the air, "said Father Bonifasius Djuana. He added that changing to a more environmentally friendly way of living could help the economy grow, get better, heal the planet, and feed the people.

The pandemic revealed that the Church is vulnerable to pain, suffering and change, but is a Church of Paschal mystery and Synodality, moving towards healing and togetherness. Pandemic revealed new pastoral pathways in programs of dialogue, formation, digital evangelisation, ecological conservation, and reviving the liturgy to be personal to each person.