Story Teller and Catechist, Speaks About Laudato Si

Story Teller and Catechist, Speaks About Laudato Si

Posted on September 02, 2020 in: Reflections, FaithSparks

The Office of Faith Events weekly video series "Hope and Faith" features videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic.

Week 22

Shawnee Baldwin, story teller and catechist, speaks about Laudato Si- the letter from Pope Francis on the Care for the Earth.

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