California diocese takes on ecological issues

by Sharon Abercrombie on Jan. 18, 2012

The Catholic Green Initiative, a project launched in January 2009 by San Jose (Calif.) Diocesan Bishop Patrick J. McGrath, has been opening parishioners’ eyes to the seriousness of ecological issues in California as well as across the world.

For a progress report from its water committee, go to The Valley Catholic newspaper website’s Dec. 13, 2011 edition.

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This is exactly the kind of

Submitted by Kate Dougherty (not verified) on Jan. 19, 2012.

This is exactly the kind of issue where the Church should be raising awareness. Thank you Bishop McGrath. I've always been one of your biggest fans!

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