St. Kateri Tekakwitha (1656–1680), the first Native American person to be canonized by the Catholic Church, is the protectress of Canada and the patroness of environmentalism, ecology, and all Native American and First Nations peoples.

Through PALS (Pets Assisting the Lives of Seniors), Meals on Wheels Central Texas is making a major impact on homebound individuals and their beloved companion animals.

In Queens, New York, Catholic Sister Ave Clark, OP is spreading joy and hope as a pastoral counselor, founder of Heart to Heart Ministry, author, and friend to animals. Discover the lessons and perspective she has gained from two dogs, Sunshine and Sundance.

A new Vatican document that relates integral ecology with family life offers practical guidelines to care for all God’s creatures. Fr. Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ reflects on how this call to action includes concern for animals suffering in factory farms - and how each of us can respect life and reject violence through our daily choices.

Patrick McGrath, a parishioner of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Carbondale, Illinois, shares a reflection on the beginnings of their ministry.

The Saint Francis Institute for Animals was recently featured in National Catholic Reporter and EWTN News! We are honored to be highlighted by these leading Catholic voices.

The concept of integral ecology reminds us that everything in creation is connected. In this Earth Day reflection, we consider how answering the cry of God’s creatures simultaneously answers the cry of the earth.