Responding to Need

Laudato Si’

Explore-Embrace-Embody is a seven-year Action Plan (2022-2029) and reflects the body of Catholic Social Teaching presented in the late Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical, Laudato Si’. View the launch video above.

Josephites are committed to “the dignity of all peoples, especially the disadvantaged in our world where so many are deprived of life in its fullness” (Sisters of St Joseph Lochinvar 2018). We are challenged to “face the crises affecting people, other species and Earth itself at this time, and with compassion and urgency collaborate locally and globally to influence governments, companies and others to halt the damage, protect life, restore habitats and settle the homeless” (Sisters of Saint Joseph, 27th General Chapter, October 2019).

To support the launch of Explore~Embrace~Embody, click on the link below to view a special prayer in honour of Fr Julian and the launch of the Josephite Action Plan.

Conversation Packages

The Josephite Laudato Si’ Action Plan Team’s current campaign is the five-part Urgent Hope series of Conversation Packages. Click on the link to view them all.


Read the latest Laudato Si’ news and reflections

Join the Cycle this National Recycling Week

7 November 2026

As Australia prepares to observe National Recycling Week (9-15 November), the annual campaign’s message is clear: recycling works best when governments, industry and consumers all play their part.

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What does World Habitat Day mean for me?

1 October 2026

What is World Habitat Day and how can I get involved? World Habitat Day is celebrated on the first Monday of October each year (5 October in 2026). Sr Carmel shares a reflection.

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Harmony with all Creation: Celebrating St Francis of Assisi

28 September 2026

As we celebrate the feast of St Francis of Assisi on 4 October, you’re invited to view a reflection and access resources on this special feast and patron saint of animals, the environment, ecology and more.

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