GOING GREEN

A special section on caring for creation, with stories on community gardens, nature retreats, kids and conservation, how other faiths care for the environment, whether "going green" saves money, parishes' green efforts and more!

• GOING GREEN SAVES GREEN FOR CATHOLICS
"Nothing is going to change unless we make an effort to change," said Sister Linda Hogan, CSJ, parish life director at St. Cecilia's parish in Warrensburg.

• OTHER FAITHS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
The history of religion and environmentalism in America has been overwhelmingly Protestant. But in the second half of the 20th century, Catholics became more involved in caring for creation, as did Jews. Muslims have joined the fray, as well.

• NATURE RETREAT COMING UP IN ADIRONDACKS
Pope Francis' encyclical on the environment, "Laudato Si'," has inspired countless conversations about the environment. On Aug. 21-26, an annual nature retreat at Pyramid Life Center (PLC) in Paradox will focus on the subject.

• CONSERVATION DAY EDUCATES HERKIMER SIXTH-GRADERS
Sixth-graders from St. Francis de Sales School in Herkimer went fishing for knowledge in May.

• BULLETIN BLURBS WITH GREEN IDEAS
Area Catholics are full of ideas for "going green." For instance....

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