Bending the Arc references a quote by Rev. Dr. King who said, “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” This digital newsletter from the CSA Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation office showcases the work of changemakers, opportunities to learn, and opportunities for you to help “bend the arc” toward justice. Full contents of the newsletter are published on this page.
Subscribe to get Bending the Arc in your inbox.
May 17-24 is Laudato Si Week
May 13, 2026
Laudato Si’ Week 2026 invites us to move from hope to action. Hope is not passive; it is lived and shared through daily choices, community life, prayer, and concrete acts of care. This year reminds us that ecological conversion grows step by step — through relationships restored, creation protected, and communities strengthened. Choose one simple action that aligns with the Laudato Si’ Action Platform goals, found here. Share it with your local community and add it to the global Padlet here.
Toward the end of Laudato Si’ Week, participants from around the world are invited to a virtual Creation Care Ceremony: A Blessing and Sending Forth on May 23, 2026, at 8:00 AM CT. During this global gathering, you will:
- Renew your commitment to care for creation
- Present and celebrate your initiatives
- Receive a special blessing for your actions
Register for the Creation Care Ceremony
CSA is excited to share that THREE more people from the Congregation are participating in the Laudato Si’ Animator training this spring, bringing our total of animators up to 12! Congratulations to Sister Lael Niblick, Madeline Gianforte, and Dusty Krikau for making this commitment. Marian University student Luca Pasternak also participated in the training and is joining them for their final seed project: working with Holy Family this fall to bring a showing of the movie, The Letter. Save the date for September 13 at 11:30 in Holy Family Hall.
Posted in
Cosmology & Creation