Susan Varlamoff, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
770-618-9067 (M)
Link to watch "Water is Life": Select Here
Celebrating 10 Years of the Laudato Si’ Action Plan
Join us for a conversation with co-authors Susan Varlamoff and Dr. Rob McDowell as we mark the 10th anniversary of the groundbreaking Archdiocese of Atlanta’s Laudato Si’ Action Plan. This episode explores the faith-rooted vision that sparked a movement, the science and strategy behind the plan, and the enduring impact it’s had on communities across Atlanta and beyond.
Click-On the (arrow) player below to listen to their podcast.
“People, Planet, and Health” - Hear the Cry of the Earth: A Vodcast series
There’s lots of information describing how people impact the environment, but there’s a very important health aspect, too. “People, Planet, and Health,” is a vodcast sponsored by the Archdiocese of Atlanta that discusses the elemental question: What can we do to help people connect with our planet that benefits their health?
"People, Planet, and Health" Vodcast Episode 1 - Introduction; Watch "People, Planet, and Health” on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/wu9WOtuOL5c?si=gX4XISTyLUEA_4cT
Select Here to Read More as well as additional Videos and Podcasts: SJN PPH info_.pdf Note: Link is Down for Maintenance
This past Sunday, my op ed on the work we do in the Archdiocese Laudato Si' was the lead.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Sun, 04/27/25 - Page 20
Select Here for: Pope Francis Legacy.pdf
See Highlights of the SJN Creation Care Team from 2016 - 2023 by selecting one of the two documents below:
St. John Neumann Highlights 04_21_2023 English.pdf
St. John Neumann Highlights 04_21_2023 Spanish.pdf
Care for Creation by Cutting Waste
Mission:
To implement the Action Plan created for the Pope Francis environmental encyclical Laudato Si at St. John Neumann.
Select Here to Link to Laudato Si
Background: The Action Plan was created by a team of scientists from the University of Georgia (UGA) who believe that caring for creation is a moral imperative and that the Pope is an important moral voice in the world. The idea was developed by St. John Neumann parishioner Susan Varlamoff who recently retired from UGA and leads the SJN Creation Care Team. These scientists understand the power of the pulpit and see the opportunity to create a movement among the faithful to reverse the effects of climate change and environmental degradation.
What is it? The Action Plan is a series of practices that can be done in all houses of worship and by members of various faiths. It is divided into the following 10 chapters:
- Parish Activities
- Energy Conservation and Efficiency
- Purchasing and Recycling
- Transportation
- Water Conservation
- Buying and Sharing Food
- Creating Sustainable Landscapes
- Assisting Climate Vulnerable Populations
- Making Laudato Si for Young People
- Political Action
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To become involved, contact Susan Varlamoff at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 770-618-9067
CREATION CARE TEAM STEERING COMMITTEE: "Select Link Below"
SJN Steering Committee 2025.pdf
