Thousands of people planted 60,000 tree saplings in Bohol province last September 6 in a local Church campaign to improve the environment. Bishop Alberto Uy of Tagbilaran said priests, nuns, and volunteers planted fruit-bearing and hardwood trees in parishes across the diocese. He particularly noted the participation of young people in the activity that was held to mark this year’s Season of Creation. “This is what we prayed for — that people, especially the young, will learn to love creation and to care for the environment,” Bishop Uy affirmed. At least 100 volunteers in every parish joined the initiative and planted 10 trees each in their surroundings, backyards, and other designated areas. Besides the fact that trees bring aesthetics and many practical benefits, the prelate stressed that every Christian is called to care about God’s creation. “May all of us develop love for nature and start caring for the environment,” he said. Last September 1, more than 70 Church and civil society organizations opened the Philippine celebration of the Season of Creation, which urges people to “respond to the calls to care for the earth, our common home.” The season ends October 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology.

 Source: CBCP News