Saint Francis of Assisi Ministry

Welcome to the web site for the Saint Francis of Assisi ministry at Seattle Parish Family 14, made of the Seattle Archdiocese parishes of St John the Evangelist, St Benedict, and St Alphonsus, located in Seattle, Washington.

The Saint Francis of Assisi ministry brings together individuals who are concerned about the care for creation and climate change. We meet monthly and also are involved in actions and activities intended for the broader community. Our goal is to educate and inspire everyone towards action to care for our common home. Information about meetings and upcoming events is below.

News and Events

  • A Reality Check from the IPCC

    Created by the UN and the Meteorological Organization in 1988, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change or IPCC was created to provide the world’s policymakers with regular scientific assessments on climate change. Last week, the IPCC released its Sixth Assessment… Continue reading

  • This or that?

    You want to do the right thing for the environment. You care about the climate crisis but sometimes the right choice isn’t clear.  You know the benefits of using a reusable water bottle and your own coffee mug, but should… Continue reading

  • A prayer for our earth

    This week, I would like to offer a prayer that Pope Francis included at the end of his Laudato Si encyclical (tinyurl.com/ReadLaudatoSi): A prayer for our earth. All-powerful God, you are present in the whole universeand in the smallest of… Continue reading