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
2022-2024
Recent Resources
December 2024 issue
The Christmas issue (Vol. 1 Issue 2) of GREEN
Liturgy for SoC 2024
Sunday Liturgy for the Season of Creation 2024 has been adapted by the AOE from online sources
Blessing for members of Parish Care for Creation Groups
This short prayer service could be used during Season of Creation masses
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'
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 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 CBCI Office for Environment and Climate Change.
Administrative Staff
Ms Juliet Maben
Admin-Accounts
Ms Rosebell Amanna
Admin-Logistics
Ms Jane D'Souza
Ms Jane D'Souza
Communications
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, Office for Environment and Climate Change of the Catholic Bishops' Conference 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