Catholic Education Climate Conversation

Care for Our Common Home in a Time Such as This - University of St. Michael's College Hilda P. Koster is the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto Associate Professor of Ecological Theology and Director of the Elliott Allen Institute for Theology and Ecology at the Regis St. Michael’s Faculty of Theology, University of St. Michael’s College. In 2026, it is hard not to ask where we fin...

How eco-anxiety fuelled this young leader’s journey | The Ismaili My journey will not sound like the usual origin story of a climate advocate, but that might make it all the more important to share.

SMCE3008 W26 Eco Spiritualities - University of St. Michael's College Explore the Intersection of Spirituality and Sustainability Delivery: Online Duration: 6 weeks Day of the week: Wednesday Date: February 4th to March 11th, 2026 Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Cost: $150 (includes HST) **15% discount available to alumni of the University of St...

Islam and Climate Change: The Prophetic Cure to Eco-Anxiety | Blog | Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research Islam offers a framework for navigating climate anxiety that is both spiritual and practical. It is constituted by an ethical combination of restraint, hope, and solidarity.

You're invited! Former EAITE student Niki Andre is offering another session in her A Year in 8 Seasons Series on Sat. Dec. 20. See info below.

Winter Solstice Celebration - A YEAR IN 8 SEASONS
A gathering to connect people | land | tradition.

Join us for an afternoon of reflection, connection, and embodied practice as we step into Winter—a time of transition, slowing down, and embracing stillness. We'll tap into the wisdom of the season, celebrating with movement, nature, and a special ‘Jam Ceremony' infused with spoken word and circle singing. Share your reflections over a seasonal treat and warm drink as we transition from autumn’s busy energy into a season of rest and renewal.

Part 3 in a series of Beloved Community-building events that connect people, land and tradition, reminding us of our interconnection and interdependence.

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Please join us for a special blessing service to celebrate the new garden in front of the Kelly Library at University of St. Michael's College on Friday, November 7, 1:00-1:30 pm. This outdoor celebration at the garden will include song, prayers and scripture as we bless the garden and give thanks for its presence on our campus and for all God's great creation.

Pray for the Caribbean - Hurricane Melissa!
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"Hurricane Melissa has left a trail of destruction and flooding in Jamaica after making landfall as a Category 5 storm on Tuesday. The storm brought maximum sustained winds of 185 mph and caused widespread devastation, particularly in western parts of the island. Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness reported a total communication blackout in the affected regions, describing the situation as severe.

Key Situation Updates -

Death Toll: At least two dozen deaths have been reported across the Caribbean, with the majority occurring in Haiti due to flooding.
Damage Assessment: Preliminary damage and economic loss estimates range from $48 to $52 billion.
Infrastructure: Prime Minister Holness stated that no infrastructure in the region can withstand a Category 5 hurricane, indicating a long recovery process.
Humanitarian Crisis: Storm chasers warn of a potential humanitarian crisis due to widespread devastation, with recovery efforts expected to take months.
Current Status: After devastating Jamaica and striking Cuba, Melissa is forecast to sweep across the Bahamas as a hurricane before potentially impacting Bermuda, Atlantic Canada, and Europe."

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Join the Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Institute & Elliott Allen Institute for Theology and Ecology on Thursday October 16 (4-5:30 PM) for a Lecture by Dr. Christina M. Gschwandtner, Professor of Philosophy at Fordham University, titled “Western Desacralization and Eastern Mysticism: Rethinking Popular Assumptions about Christian Responsibility for Destruction of the Earth.”



Often blamed for fostering dualism and desacralization, Western Christianity has been cast as the root of ecological crisis, while Eastern Christianity is idealized as a mystical alternative. Dr. Gschwandtner challenges this dichotomy, urging deeper reflection on how worldviews truly shape ecological action. A distinguished scholar in phenomenology and philosophy of religion, she brings fresh insight to debates on Christianity, ecology, and responsibility for the natural world.



There also will be the opportunity to attend a Master Class with Dr. Gschwandtner which will take place from noon-2 PM and includes a complementary luncheon. Both the Master Class and Lecture will be at Sheptytsky House (seminar room), 5 Elmsley Way. The master class requires registration. Please sign up at: https://forms.gle/WGDXP3kHmt3jWYp99.



For information contact Dr. Andrew Summerson ([email protected]) or Dr. Hilda Koster ([email protected])

Exclusively this Thanksgiving Day, Oct. 13, you can register two people for the price of one to attend the Nov. 1 installment of A Year in 8 Seasons series. Come honour the land as we honour and remember all souls dear to us.