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Explore the spirit of Plastic Free July with our heartfelt prayer and practical tips for reducing plastic consumption. Join us in a collective effort to care for our Earth, inspired by Ruby from Iona Presentation College. Discover alternatives to plastic, the impact of your actions, and how we can make lasting changes in our personal lives, workplaces, and global community. Embrace the challenge, turn off the plastic tap, and create a cleaner, less toxic world for future generations.

Join the Peace Center of the Clinton Franciscans for a Prayer for Peace on August 6. Learn about the Laudato SI' Movement's ecological crisis conversations and President Biden’s support for Native rights. Explore new resources from the USCCB on responsible citizenship and political engagement.

The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur ask for prayers for the repose of the soul of Sister Mary Patricia Donnelly, SNDdeN, who passed away on July 18, 2024.

This week, "Plastic Free July Prayer" begins with a prayer by Catherine from Iona Presentation College, asking for strength to protect the environment. It encourages participation in Plastic Free July by reducing personal plastic use. The Plastics Taskforce of the Dorothy Stang Initiative focuses on eliminating plastic bags through advocacy, highlighting their environmental impact. It suggests personal and professional actions to reduce plastic use and stresses the need for corporate and political support for large-scale change. Contact information for the Plastics Taskforce at [email protected].

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