Our celebrant this year is
Bishop Michael Pham! We are so very excited that we will be able to celebrate using Pope Leo's newly approved Mass for the Care of Creation.
September 5, 2026
Mass 6:00pm with Laudato Si' Awards Reception to follow
*Mass will be held outdoors in their Sanctuary. We recommend bringing a light sweater or shawl*
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
525 W Vista Way, Vista, CA 92083
- Gather with fellow Catholics animated by Laudato Si' to care for our common home as people of faith!
- Bring your parish/school/household Laudato Si' Action Plans as an offering in response to the "Cry of the Earth" and receive a blessing to continue in this ministry.
- Bring produce from your parish/school garden or your own backyard to share with our local foodbanks in response to the "Cry of the Poor," as we kick off Bishop Pham's new "Common Home Common Ground" initiative gardening and farming our Catholic land in an effort to sew beauty and feed our community.
- A small reception will take place after Mass to acknowledge those who have taken Laudato Si' action this past year. You are encouraged to report your faith community action at bit.ly/LSAction25-26--no action is too big or small! At this same link, you may also nominate anyone, who has taken outstanding individual action for Laudato Si' award consideration.
- Our dessert will be potluck this year! If you feel inspired, please bring a dessert to share that can be consumed without utensils. Thank you!
Contact Christina Slentz at cslentz@sdcatholic.org with questions.
