September 11 edition of The New Freeman

The Fredericton Catholic Young Adults are a group of friends in the Fredericton area who have a thriving Catholic social life. During his summer travels, Bishop Christian Riesbeck, CC, of the Diocese of Saint John, has not only shared wisdom with the faithful — he has also given some homework. A plea by Pope Francis to better protect the environment, respect indigenous communities around the globe and listen to the concerns of young people is resonating with Catholics and non-Catholics alike in Canada, where religious and social justice groups are promising to make environmental justice initiatives the focus of a month-long celebration of creation.