Welcome! We’re glad you’re here — and we’re excited to welcome you into this community, one dedicated to nurturing the Earth and honoring our shared responsibility to care for creation.
This landmark year — one marking the Jubilee, the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’, and the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ Canticle of the Creatures — is an incredible sign of the Spirit calling us towards healing our relationship with God, each other, and all of God’s creation.
To celebrate, Catholic organizations from around the country have come together to help Catholics across the U.S. live out the Church’s commitment to creation care by supporting you in planning or joining a pilgrimage during the Season of Creation, Sept. 1 through Oct. 4, 2025.
Who: Organized by Catholic communities across the United States, ie: you, your friends, your Catholic community, your networks, with our support as needed!
When: Season of Creation 2025: September 1 – October 4
Where: In local communities across the United States
Examples: Inspired by local realities and local initiative
-Rosary walk through parish grounds
-Multi-day pilgrimage through local mountain range
-12 mile journey to a mission church
There’s a lot to celebrate this year!
The 2025 Jubilee Year offers a unique opportunity to deepen our spiritual connection to the Earth through prayer, reflection, and action. This year also marks the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical on the environment, which calls for an integral ecology that honors both the natural world and the dignity of every human person. In the spirit of Laudato Si’, we are committed to advancing a culture of care for our common home, tackling the climate crisis, and fostering a deep respect for the earth’s resources and ecosystems.
The 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi’s Canticle of the Creatures reminds us of the profound relationship between humanity and the natural world. St. Francis, the patron saint of ecology, taught us to see all of creation as a reflection of God’s love, calling us to care for the Earth as a sacred trust. His timeless message of ecological stewardship continues to inspire us today.
By journeying through our local nature — whether forests, rivers, parks, or urban spaces — we can witness God’s presence in the world around us and renew our commitment to protecting and preserving the beauty of creation for future generations. But sometimes, these pilgrimages also make us aware of the ways we have harmed God’s gift of Creation by the destruction going on in our communities, inspiring us to do more.
Join us in this sacred mission to live out the teachings of Jesus, St. Francis, and Pope Francis, taking practical steps to heal the planet and restore the balance between humanity and the natural world. Together, we can make a lasting impact by responding to the urgent call to safeguard the Earth as our common home.