At the heart of ELSiA’s mission is the call to ecological conversion — a transformation of mind, heart, and spirit inspired by Laudato Si’. Our eco-spirituality invites individuals and communities to rediscover their deep connection with God, with one another, and with all creation.
Through prayer, reflection, and shared experiences, we nurture a spirituality that sustains action for justice and care for our common home. This inner renewal strengthens our collective commitment to live simply, act compassionately, and respond to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor.
ELSiA promotes spaces and initiatives that help integrate faith and ecology, fostering a spirituality of gratitude, humility, and hope — the foundation for lasting ecological change.
From 16–19 November 2023, the European Laudato Si’ Alliance (ELSiA) gathered in Taizé for its third eco-spirituality workshop, bringing together 34 participants from over 20 organisations across 11 European countries. The retreat focused on strengthening ecological conversion by exploring the relationship between spirituality, daily life, and care for creation. Under the theme “Skills for Ecological…
In the autumn of 2021, the European Laudato Si’ Alliance (ELSiA) organised its first ecology workshop in Taizé. The success of this initial gathering created strong anticipation for a second workshop, dedicated to the theme of ecological conversion. Gathering in a Place of Simplicity and Reflection From 10 to 13 November 2022, around 25 participants…
From 12–14 November, ELSiA held its first workshop on eco-spirituality and its role in responding to today’s environmental challenges, in Taizé. The event brought together Catholic organisations dedicated to promoting ecological justice, offering participants an opportunity to reflect on theology, human responsibility towards the Earth, and the hopes and fears that many people experience in…