Green burials and our faith
The practice of green burial is completely consistent with the Catholic faith and its tradition of burying the dead.
IHM EarthCARE
Members of the IHM EarthCARE Committee act as catalysts for raising ecological consciousness, identifying, and encouraging positive actions toward a “greener” lifestyle, and deepening our IHM commitment to sustainable living and care for all God’s creation.
Composting as an Act of Transformation
When we turn what we would normally discard (food scraps and yard waste) into fertile, living soil teeming with microbial life, this is an act of transformation.
Lessons from the bees
There are countless lessons we can learn from these tiny insects about working together and self-sacrifice for the good of the whole.
Ways to have a green Christmas this year
Our EarthCARE committee wishes everyone the blessings of Advent and a Christmas season marked by giving that enhances the life of Earth, our Common Home.
Looking “a little harder” this autumn
During this autumn season, our EarthCARE committee invites all of us to “look a little harder” for signs of God’s extravagant care here on our land and on whatever paths we may walk in the days ahead.
Feasting on the abundance of Earth, our Common Home
Everywhere we look at the IHM Center we see reciprocity between Earth and us on our land.
Planting and tending seeds
A beautiful spirit of collaboration is renewing the face of the Earth here in Scranton.
Season of Creation: “A Mighty River”
From September 1 to October 4, 2023, our EarthCARE committee invites us to pray with and explore this year’s theme of “Let Justice and Peace Flow” rooted in the prophet Amos’ cry to, “Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream.”
Meet the Neighbors
Welcome! Welcome, kin!