Our Mission
Inspired by the hope of Christ, the Laudato Si Commission (LSC) seeks to better align the Archdiocese of St. Louis to our Catholic Teaching on Integral Ecology as exemplified in Pope Francis’ Laudato Si encyclical through education, formation, collaboration, and community outreach.
Resources
The Missal and Lectionary texts of the Mass “For the Care of Creation” / “Por el Cuidado de la creación” for use in the Dioceses of the United States of America were confirmed by decree of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments on August 4, 2026 (Prot. n. 447/6).
The World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation is observed on September 1 each year. Find more resources here:
Programs
- Creation Care Summit – Annual gathering to provide our Catholic community resources, inspiration, and collaborative opportunities to further advance our shared commitment to Integral Ecology.
- Promote Ecological Awareness – through parish speaking series provided by commission members during Season of Creation, Laudato Si Week, April Earth Month, Advent, Lent and other occasions.
- Micro Grant Program – ($250-$500) for up to ten parishes to incentivize and assist with specific projects dedicated to increase energy efficiency, reduce landfill waste, and assist with low waste fish fries.
Get Involved
Get in touch via email at LaudatoSiCommission@archstl.org.
Leadership
James Fowlkes-Comninellis
Director, Office of Ecumenical & Interreligious Affairs
Ex-Officio Support, Laudato Si Commission
314-792-7177
Director, Office of Ecumenical & Interreligious Affairs
Ex-Officio Support, Laudato Si Commission
314-792-7177
Jamie Hasemeier
Administrative Coordinator, Laudato Si Commission
Administrative Coordinator, Laudato Si Commission
Sr. Cheryl Kemner, OSF
Co-Chair, Laudato Si Commission
Co-Chair, Laudato Si Commission