The Concord Carlisle Catholic Collaborative has recently formed the Environmental Ministry. This ministry was formed to respond to the call from Pope Francis for all Catholics to take action to protect the environment as well as mitigate its adverse effects on poor communities throughout the globe. The initial volunteers have met on several occasions, led by Fr. Bill and have determined the initial projects we will pursue. There are three: participation and support of Laudato Si’, “state- of-the-art recycling” and support of an annual project to provide water for a community in need somewhere in the world.

• Volunteers to join our ministry and participate in achieving these objectives
  • Work to identify opportunities to generate & conserve energy in our parish facilities and operations
  • Work to assure optimal recycling at all church activities and operations
  • Develop educational material on environmental protection
  • Identify a partner to work with on water projects

• Parishioners willing to commit to participate on specific projects
  • Recycling of food scraps and textiles
  • Environmental initiatives for collaborative facilities