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

  • Renew

    In Chapter One of Laudato Si, Pope Francis calls our attention to unsustainable energy use and consumption: …a number of scientific studies indicate that most global warming in recent decades is due to the great concentration of greenhouse gases (carbon… Continue reading

  • Reuse

    In Chapter One of Laudato Si, Pope Francis calls attention to climate change: Climate change is a global problem with grave implications: environmental, social, economic, political and for the distribution of goods. It represents one of the principal challenges facing… Continue reading

  • Medical Waste

    Hospitals and clinics have a problem, but it’s not just COVID-19. The problem I am talking about is medical waste, and the current pandemic is exacerbating this environmental crisis. Thanks to a rapidly increasing usage of single use medical equipment,… Continue reading