The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth’s work in ecological sustainability was featured in the July edition of the Catholic Climate Covenant’s newsletter.
Ecological Sustainability Articles
Stream Team Inspires Citizen Science at Nazareth
A collaborative effort between the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, New Pioneers for a Sustainable Future, and Nelson County 4-H Youth Development is empowering local youth to be citizen scientists by measuring water quality in their watershed.
Grounded | Sharing Stories on Nature
This video was produced by the Earth and Spirit Center in collaboration with Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest. It is created from a series of interviews with Bernheim staff, volunteers, and community partners that took place at the Spirit Nest last fall. Susan Gatz, SCN, and Julia Gerwe speak in the video and they hope it stirs us all on to further action for the sake of our common home!
Catholic Social Teaching and the Environment- a retreat by Sr. Caroljean Willie, SC
Good things are growing in Nazareth fields
University of Louisville professor Dr. Jeff Masters and ecological sustainability director Carolyn Cromer checked on...
Microgreens & Sprouts Video
Sister Paschal and Sister Molly teach us how to grow microgreens and sprouts in a new video from the Office of...
Earth Day: Invest in our Planet and our Future
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth have long understood the importance of caring for Earth through ongoing...
Annual Update from Office of Ecological Sustainability
Happy Earth Day! SCNs and SCNAs have been busy since last Earth Day supporting the mission to "care for the earth". ...
The World I’ll Inherit: Climate Change and the Laudato Si’ Action Platform
By Julia Gerwe for Today's American Catholic I’m acutely aware of the fact that the world I’ll inherit is burning. My...
Clean water
A Water Step Chlorine Kit was donated to the sisters by Frank Diebold, uncle of Lauren Sprigg who volunteered in...
Bethlehem students discuss biodiversity at Nazareth
Bethlehem High School students came out to Nazareth campus this week for an environmental education field trip. The...
Hands-on learning
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth campus near Bardstown is not only a beautiful home for our Sisters but also a place...
Investing in our planet can look like simplicity, connection, & hope
Eyes wide, Julia marvels at the amphibian eggs she's holding. Exploring the first signs of new life in vernal pools...
Earth Day Cleanup at Nazareth
Join the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth's Office of Ecological Sustainability for an Earth Day Cleanup this Earth Day:...
SCNs’ Office of Ecological Sustainability Hosts Book Discussion on Climate Change
https://vimeo.com/675572317/7daf25ecf5 The SCNs’ Office of Ecological Sustainability hosted a book discussion for the...
Catholic groups win grant to further care for creation
The Record Three Catholic groups in the Archdiocese of Louisville have been named Victory Noll Sisters small-grant...
Nazareth to host Stream Team
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth’s Office of Ecological Sustainability is partnering with New Pioneers for a...
Invasive species removal workday at Nazareth
On January 24, 2022, the Office of Ecological Sustainability hosted a “weed wrangle” to tackle encroaching invasive...
‘Rivers of Hope’ event highlights climate change
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth’s Lay Mission Volunteer Program and Office of Ecological Sustainability were...
Life Wants to Happen
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth on Honoring Earth in Communal Living Susan Gatz, SCN, and Carolyn Cromer, director of...
Nazareth Representatives Address Rotary Club
Today Office of Ecological Sustainability Director Carolyn Cromer and AmeriCorps Volunteer Julia Gerwe spoke in front...
Season of Creation Video
The Season of Creation is the annual Christian celebration of prayer and action for Earth. This year it took place...
Commitment to Laudato Si’ Action Platform
It is with deep gratitude that the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth publicly commit to join so many others in the...
Environmental Impact of One’s Diet
Join the Office of Ecological Sustainability in learning about the environmental impact of our diets as Nazareth's...
Louisville Earth Walk
The Louisville Earth Walk was held on Saturday, October 23. Now in its fifth year, the walk is a celebration of Mother...
Nazareth Tree Walk
The Office of Ecological Sustainability announces the release of the Nazareth Tree Walk. Designed to help interpret...
Sustainability – Farmer’s Markets
Curious as to where your food comes from? Join the Office of Ecological Sustainability in exploring what farmer’s...
Gardening around the Congregation
For Sisters Anne Marie O’Shea and Ann Whittaker, the practice of gardening has provided a powerful avenue for...
Advice on container gardens
Join the SCN Office of Ecological Sustainability in learning how to garden wherever you may be, as we learn from...
SCN Family Members Share Garden Photos
SCN family members across the Congregation have been sharing gardening tips and photos of their kitchen gardens, today...
A Glimpse of Gardening in Botswana
As part of the Office of Ecological Sustainability’s ‘local, plant-based eating’ educational series, Julia Gerwe...
Tips on Protecting Crops
Sisters and Associates throughout the Congregation are growing their own food. True to the mission to “care for...
Advocating for Earth
On June 16, Brenda Gonzales, SCN, was among the many constituents who participated in a virtual visit with Congressman...
Seed swap
Sharing Seeds and Community: Nazareth Community Garden’s Seed Swap Soiree On Thursday, May 25 community gardeners at...
Meatless Mondays – One Year Report
A little over one year ago, Sisters in the Nazareth Motherhouse voted to eat plant-based meals one day a week in order...
Cicada spotting at Nazareth
Millions of Brood X cicadas are emerging across the United States. The first cicada sighting at Nazareth has occurred....