It’s been 10 years since Pope Francis released his encyclical, Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home. During these 10 years, Laudato Si’ has become more than the title of Pope Francis’ encyclical. It has become a movement, a verb (people are seen to be ‘doing’ or ‘not doing’ Laudato Si’), and it is an adjective (That isn’t very Laudato Si’!).

To celebrate, Garratt Publishing will be hosting a series of Ecology Webinars.

The first webinar, Generation Laudato Si’, will focus on how young people within the Church have been ‘doing Laudato Si’’ for 10 years and what their plans and dreams are for the future.

GENERATION LAUDATO SI’
WEBINAR
Wednesday 2 April 2025

The Generation Laudato Si’ Webinar will explore the writings in the book Generation Laudato Si‘: Catholic Youth on Living out an Ecological Spirituality which provides a range of examples of young people living out Catholic Social Teaching, particularly Laudato Si’, and caring for our common home.

Generation Laudato Si‘ is written entirely by youth (aged 17 to 35) from 20 countries. It comprises the thoughts, wisdom, dreams and aspirations of a generation that want to change how we run the economy, foster community, lead and govern, facilitate education, use and apply technology, and live among the rest of creation.

The Generation Laudato Si’ Webinar will work in a Q&A style where the contributors to this book will unpack the work that they have done and how they have been inspired by Catholic Social Teaching.

The focus of discussion will be on how educators, parish communities and groups, Catholic organisations, and all those who care for our common home can use the examples, case studies, and wisdom from these young people to inspire and engage others to live by Pope Francis’s seminal teachings.

Guest speakers will be Alice Carwardine and Jemima Walsh – contributors to Generation Laudato Si’: Catholic Youth on Living out an Ecological Spirituality.

EVENT DETAILS

WHEN: Wednesday 2 April 2025
TIME: 7.00pm – 8.00pm AEDT*
WHERE: Via Zoom
COST:
– No Accreditation: Free
– With Accreditation: $10.00 (incl. GST)
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The presentation will be recorded and made available the week following the session. We will send an email with details on how to access the video once it is available.
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*Starting times around Australia and New Zealand

ACT, NSW, TAS, VIC: 7.00pm
NT: 5.30pm
QLD: 6.00pm
SA: 6.30pm
WA: 4.00pm
NZ: 9.00pm

SPEAKERS

Alice Carwardine

Alice works in the Mission and Formation team at Edmund Rice Christian Brothers Oceania Province. She holds a master’s degree in theology with a focus in eco-theology, reflecting her passion for the intersection between faith and care for the planet. In 2018, after successfully transitioning to a zero-waste lifestyle, Alice began sharing her knowledge and experience by running professional development workshops for schools. She is also a trained teacher in Physics and Study of Religion. Previously, Alice was the national coordinator for Caritas’ Catholic Earthcare program, and was a member of the Laudato Si’ action platform working group, collaborating with the Dicastery for Promoting Human Integral Development to implement Pope Francis’s environmental encyclical. She was also a member of the Synod writing team for the Brisbane Archdiocese.

Jemima Walsh

Jemima currently works as a Women’s Leadership Development Associate at Mercy Global Action based at the United Nations in New York. She also serves as a Board Director for All Hallows’ School in Brisbane. With a strong interest in impact investing, Jemima is committed to creating positive social and environmental change. In 2022, she was honored as a Mercy Global Action Emerging Leaders Fellow, further demonstrating her leadership potential and dedication to global issues. Her diverse roles reflect her commitment to leadership, education, and sustainable development.