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We all have bees and know we need bees, but they can present a problem. Here’s how St. Peter’s Cathedral in Jackson, Mississippi, helped save the bees and their structure. The Cathedral of St. Peter was home to a hive of endangered bees. Under the guidance of a local beekeeper, Durable Restoration was contracted with to cut out a section of the church’s column to provide access to the Italian bees. Donning protective hats, suits and gloves, the... Read More

Mary Tichy

14 Dec 2016

Environmental

Sometimes More is Better…like with Energy Efficiency

The Catholic Church is the largest facility owner in the world! That is quite a distinction. As such, we have the opportunity to be a leader in being “green.” At our conference in Phoenix last spring, there was much talk about Laudato Si and how to act on it. The tricky part is how to finance these energy efficiency efforts. Click on the link below to read a great article published in the National Catholic... Read More

Mary Tichy

16 Sep 2016

Environmental

What the World Needs Now

From Dave Prada, the Miami Diocese, comes this article on their youngest member of the diocese, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and her blessed dedication. It’s a beautiful church, having emerged from the Blessed Trinity Mission Church, and centered around a 26′ tall mosaic statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This is 30,000 square feet of green building and was dedicated last December on Her feast day, December 12. As you may know, our... Read More

Mary Tichy

29 Jan 2016

Environmental

Yay for the Chicago Diocese!

A tip of the hat to the Chicago Archdiocese for the wonderful work on energy conservation. Click Here to read the article on the pioneering efforts this diocese has made and be inspired! If you have thoughts or questions about how you can implement some of these ideas, contact our Chicago Archdiocese member, Jennifer Shankie. She happens to head up CCFM’s Energy Committee! You can email Jennifer at jenniferashankie@gmail.com

Alex Wolk

10 Aug 2015

Environmental

Chapel Renovation

In addition to cathedrals, catholic parish churches, and shrines we also have chapels that survive and need renovation. The San Damiano Chapel at Viterbo University is one such chapel. The building turned 100 years old last year and the sisters founded a school on the site more that 125 years ago. This was a $1.2 million project that covered many aspects of renovation including replacing the lights with LED for better efficiency. Read more... Read More