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 throwaway culture

    In Chapter One of Laudato Si, Pope Francis calls attention to pollution and climate change: These problems are closely linked to a throwaway culture which affects the excluded just as it quickly reduces things to rubbish…We have not yet managed… Continue reading

  • Praise be to you, My Lord

    Laudato Si in Action #1 In May of 2015 Pope Francis released his Laudato Si encyclical. The name comes from the “Laudato Si, Mi Signore” or Praise be to you, my Lord which Pope Francis took from Saint Francis of… Continue reading

  • Happy Mother’s Day

    Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers out there. What does Mother’s Day have to do with climate change and sustainability? Actually, a lot. All mothers want to leave a better world to their children and grandchildren. This is why many… Continue reading