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

  • Had industry-funded climate science actually been shared

    You may have noticed a big pause on this blog. I am sorry for not sharing sooner. I was so upset by the situation, I never commented here. But the reason I stopped updating this blog is because, after publishing… Continue reading

    Had industry-funded climate science actually been shared

  • What’s the right thing to do?

    This week, I’d like to share a wonderful quote by environmental activist and author, Wendell Berry: We don’t have a right to ask whether we are going to succeed or not. The only question we have a right to ask… Continue reading

    What’s the right thing to do?

  • Introducing the Laudato Si Action Platform

    As I have written about before, in May of 2015 Pope Francis released his Laudato Si encyclical (tinyurl.com/ReadLaudatoSi). The encyclical addresses climate change, climate injustice, and the care for creation. In the encyclical, Our Holy Father implores us to listen… Continue reading

    Introducing the Laudato Si Action Platform