Care for Creation
God then took the man and settled him in the garden of Eden, to cultivate and care for it
The natural environment is a gift from God. Across the state, it offers notable beauty and provides necessary resources for Michigan communities. Enjoying these resources, however, also comes with a responsibility to cultivate and care for the Earth. Because those in poverty are disproportionately impacted by pollution and waste, public policies are enhanced when the health of the environment and the health of individuals are discussed. With these considerations in mind, MCC supports:
- Engaging in policies that reflect Catholic Social Doctrine on the environment in state policy, including access to safe and affordable drinking water and the responsible stewardship of natural resources.
News Releases
- Catholic Conference Publishes FOCUS Document, Web Resources to Highlight Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’ Teaching (05/26/20)
- Governor’s Budget Applauded for EITC Increase, Yet Cuts to Pro-Life and Nonpublic School Policies Should be Reinstated (03/05/19)
- Michigan Catholic Conference Urges ‘No’ Vote on Ballot Question to Legalize Recreational Marijuana (10/02/18)
Additional Resources
- The Word from Lansing Column:
- This Election, Let’s Vote, then Act (10/23/20)
- Patience and Persistence: Advocacy Successes in 2019 (01/17/20)
- Clean and Affordable Water for All (06/21/19)
- Prioritizing the Vulnerable in the State Budget (03/22/19)
- 2019–2020: A Blueprint for the Common Good (01/25/19)
- Clean and Affordable Water for All (FOCUS Essay, 5/2019)
- A Blueprint for the Common Good (FOCUS Essay, 1/2019)
- Proposal 1: Say No To Recreational Marijuana (FOCUS Essay, 10/2018)
- CST 101: Care for God’s Creation Discussion Guide (8/2017)
- Transportation, Community, and the Common Good (FOCUS Essay, 7/2016)
- Laudato Si Discussion Guide
Advocacy
- Lansing Update:
- A Call for Water Justice in Detroit (Detroit Religious Leaders Forum, 1/18/19)
- The Catholic Church Responds to Flint Water Crisis (Faith Magazine, 3/2016)
- Laudato Si Bulletin Insert
- Policy Briefing on Laudato Si (6/19/15)