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

  • Letter to Seattle Archbishop Etienne

    To mark Earth Day this year, our Saint Francis of Assisi Ministry along with the Creation Care Network of Catholic parishes and institutions in Western Washington welcomes all members of the Archdiocese of Seattle to join us in asking Archbishop… Continue reading

  • Climate change: How do we know?

    From Laudato Si, Pope Francis makes it clear: A very solid scientific consensus indicates that we are presently witnessing a disturbing warming of the climatic system. In recent decades this warming has been accompanied by a constant rise in the… Continue reading

  • Light in the darkness

    On Easter Sunday, I was touched by my pastor’s (Father Crispin Okoth) homily about light and darkness: Jesus is the light. Sometimes, one act can overshadow the light. This brings lots of darkness, dark clouds and pain and anger in… Continue reading