Supporters and guests will be present to open our year of environmental action with special messages. Keynote speaker is Bishop Chris Toohey, of Wilcannia- Forbes in Australia, Chair of Catholic Earthcare Australia, and an inspirational environmental campaigner. He promises to give us a robust account of the ecological challenges we face and how faith can help us tackle them.

We are inviting people to celebrate the world in which we live, but also to recognise the challenges faced by our generation - and to respond through commitment and action. Come and share ideas and experiences, explore nature on our doorstep, have fun, participate in worship and prayer, and be inspired.

Bishop Declan Lang will celebrate the special Mass at 6.00 pm.