Pope Benedict XVI also highlighted Australia's readiness "to respond to a growing variety of exigencies in a principled, responsible and innovative manner."
"Not least of these are the menacing threats to God's creation itself through climate change. Perhaps more than ever before in our human history the fundamental relationship between Creator, Creation and Creature needs to be pondered and respected."
Pope Benedict XVI
The Social Justice Statement for 2008PDF Download = 1.16MB
"Conserving Land and Water = Securing Our Common Future"
The World Day to Combat Desertification is observed every year on 17 June. This year, the Day's theme is "Conserving land and water = Securing our common future "
Desertification, land degradation and drought (DLDD) threaten human security by depriving people of their means of life – by taking away food, access to 
water, the means for economic activities, and even their homes. In worst-case scenarios, they undermine national and regional security, force people to leave their homes and can trigger low- or high-level intensity conflicts more.
Jacqui Remond, Director Catholic Earthcare Australia speaks to Sky News 23rd May 2009
Ecological Conversion Programmes
ASSISI
Catholic Earthcare Australia
Remembering and Celebrating the Cosmos in Worship
Yarra Theological Union
Prayers of Intercession
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)
The restoration of the health of the Murray, Murrumbidgee, Darling and other rivers of the Basin is one of the most urgent issues facing our country, says Bishop Chris Toohey, chair of Catholic Earthcare. More here...
Visit our Homilies & Speeches page to hear Bishop Chris Toohey's talk on "Living and Caring for Space Ship Earth".
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Photos from the WYD/Earthcare event can be seen HERE