57 Rue De Montbrillant 1202 Geneva, Switzerland   Parish Priest: Fr Paul C Friel

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Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation

Climate change is having a drastic effect on our world Changes to lifestyle and consumption habits can make a big difference.eg, get a re-usable water bottle, take shorter showers, walk, cycle or use public transport instead of driving, recycle, compost food waste, and buy energy efficient appliances. Become more aware of our connectedness. Care for one another and creation includes understanding that “everything is connected” and that the economy, politics, community involvement, and technology all affect the future of the planet and humankind. How can we become more aware of our connectedness? Pope Francis calls each one of us to care for our common home. As stewards and inhabitants of our only planet, we are gravely concerned with the recent...

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World Day of the Poor 2022

(SOLIDARIDAY!) At the initiative of Pope Francis, the world day of the poor will take place on Ascension Thursday, 26 May in our parish. We have the honor of opening our doors to members of the homeless ministry in Geneva (la Pastorale des Milieux ouverts) for a communal celebration. ALL are welcome to join the diverse workshops proposed, (including dance, theatre, liturgy, gardening and art workshops) with a big meal and a final mass. We will begin at 11h45 with testimonies from individuals living in precarity, followed by a meal, afternoon workshops and a concluding mass at 17h00. Come along to experience this unique day in communion with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Kindly contact Emily Toole for more...

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