Archbishop BLASE Cupich of Chicago has called Laudato si’ “a watershed moment for the Church, for humanity, and for the planet”. Pope Francis makes a powerful argument that concern for the environment is core to Catholic theology and activity. He presents a challenge to parishes in saying that he would like us to enter into dialogue with all people about caring for our common home. At one level, the parish model is not well-equipped. Apart from a few parishes that have Livesimply, Justice and Peace or Cafod groups, few at parish level have had any formation in Creation-centred theology or in the mission of Creation care. Support structures at diocesan level are being reduced, with Justice and Peace staff being cut. At national level, Cafod produces resources which link t