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World Oceans Day, 8 June
"We will enjoy and celebrate Earth’s beauty and bounty and her many species. We will honour our duty to love and care for her and add to her well-being wherever possible." (Chapter Statement)
The ocean covers over 70% of the planet. It is our life source, supporting humanity’s sustenance and that of every other organism on earth.
World Oceans Day reminds every one of the major role the oceans have in everyday life. They are the lungs of our Planet and a major source of food and medicine and a critical part of the biosphere.
Watch the trailer of "Ocean" with David Attenborough and marvel at the beauty of his clarion call to wonder, delight and discovery.
World Oceans Day, 8 June
"We will enjoy and celebrate Earth’s beauty and bounty and her many species. We will honour our duty to love and care for her and add to her well-being wherever possible." (Chapter Statement)
The ocean covers over 70% of the planet. It is our life source, supporting humanity’s sustenance and that of every other organism on earth.
World Oceans Day reminds every one of the major role the oceans have in everyday life. They are the lungs of our Planet and a major source of food and medicine and a critical part of the biosphere.
Watch the trailer of "Ocean" with David Attenborough and marvel at the beauty of his clarion call to wonder, delight and discovery.
That the World might grow in Compassion
"We will open our hearts to the cries of the poor..." (Chapter Statement)
During the month of June, traditionally dedicated to devotion to the Heart of Jesus, Pope Leo invites us to pray “that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his Heart, learn to have compassion on the world.”
Post your prayer in our sacred space here
Australian Bishops Call for Peace
We join with the Holy Father in expressing our concern about the “worrying and painful” situation in Gaza.
We support his appeal to “allow the entry of dignified humanitarian aid and to put an end to the hostilities, whose heartbreaking price is paid by the children, elderly, and the sick”, as well as the safe return of hostages...
We suggest three positive steps in building an ‘architecture of peace’: genuine dialogue, truth-telling and education."
- Read the Statement here
- Post your prayer for peace in our prayer space
World Environment Day, 5 June 2025
"We will enjoy and celebrate Earth’s beauty and bounty and her many species. We will honour our duty to love and care for her and add to her well-being wherever possible."
(Chapter Statement)
This year's World Environment Dayobservance comes as countries make progress towards securing a global treaty to end plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.
Plastic pollution permeates every corner of the planet—even in our bodies in the form of microplastics.
All of us can take action to #BeatPlasticPollution and create a healthier future for ourselves, our planet and all life forms. We can start by reducing, reusing and recycling plastics.
Practical tips can be found here