The Saint Francis of Assisi Environmental Movement (REFA) has been involved in ecological education in Poland for over 40 years. It especially cares about the ethical perspective in the recognition of environmental issues, shaping the attitude of respect towards nature and the proper relationship between man and the environment as indispensable conditions for sustainable and ecological development. From June 2015 (the date of the Laudato si’ encyclical announcement), REFA has been strongly engaged in the promotion of its message (among others e.g. during the COP in Paris and World Youth Day in Krakow). We run educational projects and campaigns targeted at young people, adults and Catholic communities.
Our team is experienced in the implementation and coordination of projects and we cooperate with network of experts. REFA is one of the few organizations in Poland that has a team of people able to translate the ecological message of the Laudato si’ encyclical and the Church thought on ecology into a language accessible to a wide audience using various media such as: a guide to the main themes of encyclicals, a scientific monograph, workshop materials, running a dedicated website. We have experience in preparing and conducting educational projects for various groups, parties and local communities.
This section contains information about our Movement in English.
On 23–25 May 2025, the friars of the Franciscan families gathered at Kalwaria Pacławska (Poland) to mark the 800th anniversary of the “Canticle of the Creation”. Through prayer, liturgy and an ecological conference, they celebrated the enduring message of St. Francis and issued a powerful call to protect creation, restore balance and live the Gospel with humility and joy.
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