The Catholic Church’s principles of social doctrine, based in Sacred Scripture and natural law, are the primary lens through which the Indiana Catholic Conference evaluates public policy. In an effort to uncover the richness of the Church’s social tradition, the Indiana Catholic Conference is hosting a series of discussions on the core documents of this doctrine and its implications for the lives of Catholics in Indiana.  

This year, we are discussing Laudato Si, the second encyclical letter of Pope Francis. We encourage you to read along with us as we stream live discussions with clergy, religious, and lay experts in Indiana.

Each session airs live at 12pm EST on Facebook, and recordings will be available on Youtube for those unable to join.

August 12: Read Chapters 1 & 2 Beforehand
Topic: The Gospel of Creation
Speaker: Phil Sakimoto, Ph.D., Archbishop Charles C. Thompson

August 19: Read Chapters 3 & 4 Beforehand 
Topic: Integral Ecology  
Speakers: Sarah Mundell, Sr. Sheila Marie Fitzpatrick, OSB 

August 26: Read Chapters 5 & 6 Beforehand 
Topic: Ecological Education and Action  
Speaker: Fr. Terry Ehrman , C.S.C. 

September 2: No Reading  
Topic: Laudato Si in Indiana  
Speakers: Fr. Christopher Droste, Laura Sheehan