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We are a network of believers working with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
to expand the presence of local creation care initiatives to every parish, school, and community.

Interested? Email us!

We will get you started. 

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The EcoPhilly Network

The Organizers

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Julian Burnett

Julian Burnett is a Neighborhood Green Energy Advocate living and serving in the Philadelphia Area. 

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John Humphreys

John Humphreys is a biochemist, conservationist, and wildlife gardener who lives in Doylestown, PA.

Barbara Sheehan

Barbara Sheehan

Philadelphia resident Barbara Sheehan is a freelance community journalist and member of the Laudato Si' Circle at Our Mother of Consolation Parish. 

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Nicholas Collura

Nicholas Collura, MDiv, is a board-certified healthcare chaplain and a spiritual director affiliated with St. Raphaela Center in Haverford, PA.

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Aaron Lemma

Aaron Lemma is Outreach & Operations Manager at Water is Life Kenya.
He is a graduate of Saint Joseph’s University ‘20 and Neumann University ‘22.

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Bill Stigliani

Bill Stigliani is professor emeritus of environmental science and sustainability. 
He is Chair of the Care for Creation Committee at Old St. Joseph's Church, Philadelphia.

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Janelle Cooney

Janelle Cooney is a  member of St. John Chrysostom Parish in Delaware County where she is the chair of the Care for Creation Team. 

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Kit McGovern

Kit McGovern is part of the Climate Ministry at Our Mother of Consolation in Chestnut Hill.

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Susan Tobia

Susan Tobia attends Holy Cross Parish in Mt. Airy and serves as a lector and member of various key ministries.
She writes a weekly column in her church bulletin called Stewards of Our Earth.

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Emily Houck

Emily Houck is a middle school English language arts teacher who resides in Allentown, PA.

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Fr Arthur Purcaro

Rev. Arthur Purcaro, OSA, is Assistant Vice President, and an adjunct professor of Theology and Religious Studies, at Villanova University. 

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