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Season of Creation

The Season of Creation runs from 1 September (World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) to 4 October (the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi) each year.

This ecumenical season is dedicated to prayer and action for the protection of creation. It is a time to renew our relationships with God our Creator, and with all creation, as we join together in prayer.

We give thanks for all that God has made, repent for the damage that we have caused and commit ourselves to take action to protect the earth our common home.

"Peace with creation" is the theme and invitation of this year’s Season of Creation, which draws its inspiration from Isaiah 32:14-18. The prophet begins with a portrayal of a desolate creation, wounded by human injustice. Yet there is still hope that creation will find peace and flourish when justice is restored.

Until the Spirit is poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness becomes a fruitful field… Then justice will dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness abide in the fruitful field.
ISAIAH 32:15-16

In his message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation 2025 , Pope Leo XIV writes that "now is the time to follow words with deeds....By working with love and perseverance, we can sow many seeds of justice and thus contribute to the growth of peace and the renewal of hope."

Read the full text of the Pope's message

In 2022 the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales issued a new edition of its teaching document on the environment – The Call of Creation.

Read The Call of Creation

Laudato Si encyclical

Laudato Si encyclical

Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si' remains a profound invitation to care for our common home.

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