Religious communities in Italy observe Season of Creation

Religious communities in Italy are observing the ‘Season of Creation,’ an annual period running from September 1 to October 4 focused on environmental stewardship and the protection of the ‘common home.’

In Falconara Marittima, the Archdiocese of Ancona-Osimo held a diocesan day at Kennedy Park. Archbishop Angelo Spina presided over the Mass, emphasizing the theme of water as an essential gift for life and a shared responsibility. The event highlighted the importance of transforming destructive tendencies into actions that sustain life, referencing biblical themes of peace and conservation.

In La Spezia, the Council of Religious Communities joined the observance by focusing on the local marine environment. The council expressed concern regarding access to the sea and the challenges faced by the Marola hamlet. To foster dialogue and understand local difficulties, the group scheduled a guided walk through Marola on September 27 to listen to community representatives and advocate for the sea as a place of life and peace.