10 Years of Laudato Si’: A Decade of Ecological and Social Transformation
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10 Years of Laudato Si’: A Decade of Ecological and Social Transformation
May 15 @ 8:00 am - May 20 @ 5:00 pm
Laudato Si’ 10th Anniversary | Pope Francis’ Legacy of Green Hope
Laudato Youth – Stewards of the Future
– Pilgrims of Green Hope –
To mark the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si, the Laudato Youth Initiative will conduct two major events. In Kampala archdiocese (Munyonyo Martyrs’ Shrine – Uganda Martyrs Basilica) and Fort Portal Diocese ( Mukabura on-going Formation Centre)
Day 1 – May 15 | Kampala
The Archdiocese of Kampala, in partnership with the Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU) Secretariat, and Laudato Si Centre Comboni and John Paul l Justice and Peace Centre – Laudato Youth Initiative will join the Universal Church to mark 10 years of Laudato Si and its impact. To celebrate this event, Kampala Archdiocese and the partners have organized a two-day Laudato Si Encounter which will take place at Uganda Martyrs Basilica, Munyonyo. The purpose of this two-day event is to: Pray, Listen, and Share on the fruits of the first 10 years of Laudato Si and dialogue on the hopes and actions required now and in the coming years. As Pope Francis reminds us, “Interdependence obliges us to think of one world with a common plan” (LS 164).
Our Participation will involve
Presentations and Panel discussions will focus on Legacy of Pope Francis as Pilgrims of green and assessing the Laudato Youth role in shaping Catholic Environmental Action and Advocacy as a way to evaluate and celebrate the positive impact of the journey towards an intergral ecology that will keep the message of Pope Francis alive in Uganda thus establish concrete steps to impact Uganda society and inpire the rest of the world calling on more people to participate in this noble cause.
Day 2 – May 16 | Kampala
Raising Hope For Climate Change. Laudato Si’ 10th Anniversary Celebration – May 16, 2025 Archdiocese of Kampala
Faith and biodiversity restoration are vital forces that can shape the future of our common home. May the blood of the martyrs, shed in defense of creation and justice, continue to bless our land and inspire it to bear good fruit. Laudato Youth, United for Climate Action
To Pray, Listen & Share on the fruits of the first 10 years of Laudato Si and dialogue on hopes and action required now and the coming years.
Today, May 16, 2025, we had the blessed opportunity to participate in the 10th Anniversary Mass of Laudato Si’, presided over by His Grace, Paul Ssemogerere the Archbishop of Kampala. This significant celebration was a moment to: Pray, giving thanks for the life and Papacy of Pope Francis for the seed of faith and of hope whose fruits for the past 10 years have inspired climate action. We had the opportunity Listen to voices reflecting on our shared journey of ecological conversion, Shared experiences and testimonies of transformation inspired by Laudato Si’. Engage in dialogue about the hopes, challenges, and urgent actions needed now and in the coming years.
Our Laudato Si Club of Holy Cross Lake View S.S.S Wanyange showcased ecological exhibitions which say no to Ugandas leading destructive practices of environmental destruction. As we look ahead, to renew our commitment to care for our common home, deepen our solidarity with the vulnerable, and take bold steps for climate justice in Uganda and beyond. Together, as change makers and stewards of the future. Laudato Si’ — Praise be to You!
ECOLOGICAL SCIENCE AND INNOVATION EXHIBITION
Laudato Si club of Holy Cross Lake View S.S.S. prepares to showcase Laudato Youth Exhibitions at the 10th
Anniversary of Laudato Si
Laudato Youth ( Laudato Si club of Holy Cross Lake View S.S.S ) will showcase an exhibition of items and tools developed in preserving Mother Earth. These Exhibitions will feature Spiritual and Science Environmental Projects. These exhibitions demonstrate eco-friendly alternatives to plastics, to highlight practical solutions in the minds of young people, aimed at enhancing waste collection and recycling initiatives to reduce the amount of plastic waste that ends up in our environment.
Laudato Si Club of Holy Cross Lake View: Exhibition featuring
Science and Innovation Sustainability Projects – at the LYI Climate Booth Tent.
RaisingAwareness about the Dangers of Plastic Pollution
Regenerative activities for Creative Recycling
Greenhouse for Sustainable Farming
Other Activities
Holy Mass led by the Archbishop of Kampala, His Grace Paul Ssemogerere, followed by a keynote note address on Laudato Si, speeches by selected speakers (religious and government officials), and testimonies.
Laudato Si Club of Holy Cross Lake View: Exhibition featuring
Projects – at the LYI Climate Booth Tent
Science and Innovation Sustainability
What is happening to our common home?. RaisingAwareness about the Dangers of Plastic Pollution
Regenerative activities for Creative Recycling
Greenhouse for Sustainable Farming
May 17 | Laudato Si Talk/ Laudato Youth activities
Faith and Action define our work and Mission. Massive tree planting during Laudato Si Week (2024) at Mukabura, Fort Portal Diocese
- Fr. Ronnie Kawooya, C.S.C. – Laudato Si’: From understanding Laudato Si’ spiritual roots to Uniting for Climate Action.
- Ms. Immaculate Kisembo/Mr. Daniel Rusahura – Laudato Si’ at 10 Years; Laudato Youth Initiative Living the legacy of Pope Francis.
- Praise and Worship (Praise be God), or Creative ecological performance – Laudato Youth Initiative Team.
- LYI Team (Sarah, Benard, Augustine) – Laudato Youth Initiative Activities and Programs.
May 18 | Fort Portal
Tree planting and Mass
Open Air Mass and Tree Planting: We blend Faith and Ecology – Youth Pray during Last Year’s Conference
May 19 | Meeting of Patrons/Mentors – Pilgrimage to St. Adolf Holy Cross Parish, Kanyabachope.
Laudato Youth Voices – Living Laudato Si in Daily Life and reflecting on the life of St. Adolf Mukasa Ludigo
A Ugandan martyr born at Misazi, Myeri, Butiti Parish in Kyenjonjo. He is the Patron of farmers, herdsmen.
Program
- Open Air Green Mass – St. Adolf Holy Cross Parish, Kanyabachope.
- Discussions on Restoration & Conservation Programs for Nature by our Laudato Si Clubs
Session 2
- Introducing Micro Climates in Urban institutions and communities
- Discussions and an Ecological walk to the parish reconciliation gardens
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- Open Air Green Mass – St. Adolf Holy Cross Parish, Kanyabachope.
Discussions on Restoration & Conservation Programs for Nature by our Laudato Si Clubs
