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On 4 December 2022, Bonnybrook Parish received the highest award for an eco-aware parish.

This was granted by Eco Congregation Ireland and was presented to Sr. Margo and her team by Archbishop Dermot Farrell.

Read more HERE

Eco-Aware News

Plastic Free July

Plastic Free July is a global movement that’s making a difference for millions of people. Together, we can clean up our streets, oceans, and communities. Are you ready to join the Plastic Free July movement and say goodbye to single-use plastics?

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Endangered Species Day - 16 May 2025

What do mountain gorillas, giant pandas, black rhinos and tigers have in common? 

They're all on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List of Threatened Species.

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Get Creative for Earth Day

Join the Care for Our Earth Art Project and show why protecting our planet matters to you! 

Create a piece of art—painting, drawing, poem, or anything creative—for a chance to be featured and win prizes!


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Planting of Pocket Forest

The planting of the Pocket Forest behind St. Joseph the Artisan Church took place on 11 December. Our volunteers returned to plant the trees and hedgerows. It was a wonderful day of teamwork and community.

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Eco-Aware Events in September 2025

  • 1 September - 4 October 2025
    Season of Creation

    This year’s Season of Creation has as its theme “Peace with Creation”, inspired by the passage from Isaiah 32:14-18; “My people will abide in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.”  In a world of challenges and division, marked by war and climate change, how can we as people of faith create and work towards peace with creation?

    For more information click HERE.

  • 5 September 2025
    International Day of Charity

    Charity at its core is an expression of global solidarity. It brings people together to build more just and resilient societies, whether through direct giving, volunteering, or collective action.

    For more information click HERE.

  • 16 September 2025
    International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer

    The ozone layer, a fragile shield of gas, protects the Earth from the harmful portion of the rays of the sun, thus helping preserve life on the planet.

    For more information click HERE.

  • 20 September 2025
    World Cleanup Day

    The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. UN-Habitat is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system.

    For more information click HERE.

  • 22 September 2025
    World Car-Free Day

    Every year cities across the globe celebrate World Car-Free Day, encouraging motorists to give up their cars for a day. The event highlights the numerous benefits of going car-free to citizens such as reduced air pollution and the promotion of walking and cycling in a safer environment.

    For more information click HERE.

  • 26 September 2025
    World Environmental Health Day

    Clean air is essential for good health and well-being. Air pollution contributes to respiratory diseases, heart conditions, and climate change. Everyone has a role to play in reducing air pollution and advocating for clean air policies.

    For more information click HERE.

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