Caring for Our Planet
Over the past several months, the FCJ Sisters and FCJ Centre staff have been exploring ways to bring Pope Francis' encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si, to life in the FCJ Centre and our programming. As part of this effort, a Laudato Si Committee has been established to examine various ways of greening our building and researching possible programs to promote this cause.
Earth Day Awakening 2024
“Our generation has bequeathed much wealth, but we have failed to protect the planet and we are not safeguarding peace. We are called to become artisans and guardians of our common home, the Earth which is “falling into ruin”. -Pope Francis message on Earth Day
In response to the call of becoming a steward of our common home, the FCJ Christian Life Centre held its Earth Day celebration last April 26, 2024 to raise awareness of the climate crisis.
Spring Clean Up 2024
Last April 20th, the FCJ Christian Life Centre hosted a successful spring clean-up event. A group comprising staff, FCJ sisters, and volunteers of all ages gathered under the warm sun to kick off the spring cleaning of the Centre, preparing the grounds for the May flower planting.
Experiencing Creation’s Wisdom: A Public Lecture and 3-day retreat
On Saturday August 17, the FCJ Christian Life Centre hosted a public lecture by Yvonne Prowse entitled ‘Experiencing Creation’s Wisdom’. This was followed by a silent 3-day retreat with the same theme. As the title suggests we were led through an experience of encounter with creation. Yvonne Prowse is an experienced retreat leader and currently the Director of Loretto Maryholme, a spirituality centre in Ontario.