Programmes and Resources for a Green Diocese
Diocesan Initiatives and Events
The AOE is presently co-ordinating the Laudato Si' Diocese and Green Diocese initiatives in the Archdiocese of Bombay; while supporting those of its collaborators
Training / Awareness Sessions and Courses
The AOE organises thematic sessions and also conducts these on request; while offering the Certificate Course for Eco Ambassadors in off-line and online modes
Eco-Spirituality Retreats and Nature Camps
Eco-retreats and camps are directed towards both religious and lay persons, particularly the youth, and are effective at promoting ecological consciousness
Seminars / Workshops / Conferences / Symposia
Generally organised collaboratively with the AOE's partners and collaborators
E-newsletters and Publications
E-newsletters are now generally released every quarter; while publications tend to be released every two years
2021-2022
Recent Resources
December 2023 issue
The Christmas issue (Vol. 10 Issue 2) of GREEN
April 2023 issue
The April 2023 issue (Vol. 10 Issue 1) of ‘GREEN’ – God’s call to Renew and Energise Earth & Nature, the AOE e-newsletter/e-magazine, released for Easter highlights revival and rejuvenation
December 2022 issue
The ‘Chorus’ edition (Vol. 9 Issue 2)
released for Christmas highlights 'listening to the voice of creation'
April 2022 issue
The ‘Restoration’ edition (Vol. 9 Issue 1)
of ‘GREEN’ – God’s call to Renew and Energise Earth & Nature, the AOE e-newsletter/e-magazine, released for Easter highlights 'building bridges' to restore relationships
Eco Team
Bishop Allwyn D'Silva
Bishop In-Charge
With extensive experience at the grassroots, Bishop Allwyn ably guides the AOE, bringing in expertise and ideas from his various portfolios (too many to list!) – one of which being a member of the Dioceses and Parishes Working Group of the Laudato Si’ Action Platform. He was the Head of the Office since its inception till his episcopal ordination in 2017.
Fr Luke Rodrigues SJ
Head
A Jesuit of the Bombay Province, Fr Luke directs the activities of the Office. Before taking over the reins in 2021 from Fr Joseph Gonsalves (Head: 2017-2021), he was a key member of the core group. Fr Luke has shaped the five-point thrust of the Green Diocese initiative, and conducts courses, retreats and recollections in Eco-Spirituality and Eco-Theology.
Ms Deepika Singh
Secretary
Deepika is an activist on a journey with “mother planet”. She designs and implements several programmes that are directed towards change of mind-set. The Secretary since inception; Deepika is currently fulfilling her role as Co-ordinator at the Office of Human Development / Climate Change Desk of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences.
Ms Shawna Nemesia Rebello
Consultant
Associated with the AOE since 2015, Shawna is a Subject Matter Consultant responsible for content creation and development, fact-checking and reporting, while also planning and co-ordinating various initiatives, including for the Laudato Si' Action Platform.
She has an identical role at the Commission for Ecology of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India.
Administrative Staff
Ms Juliet Maben
Admin-Accounts
Ms Rosebell Amanna
Admin-Logistics
Ms Maria Antao
Admin-Support
Our administrative team is shared with other diocesan / national / regional bodies and undertakings such as the Justice and Peace Commission, Federation of Centres for Community Organisation, Legal Aid Cell, Prison Ministry Mumbai, Health Outreach project 2020, Migrants' Commission, Commission for Ecology of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India, Office of Human Development / Climate Change Desk of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences, etc.
The Archdiocesan Office for Environment is grateful for the dedication and support by a varying composition of core group members in its initiatives
The Archdiocesan Office for Environment is grateful for the dedication and support by a varying composition of core group members in its initiatives