ASSISI
Terra Laudato Si’
The birthplace of the Canticle of the Creatures tells us about the prophetic message of Laudato Si’ through the link between its famous natural and stone sanctuaries and its unknown polluted suburbs, places of the song and cry of creation
SCHEDULED EVENTS 2026
Laudato Si’ Pilgrimage SPRING
Anniversary of the encyclical Laudato si’
(June 8-12, 2026)
OTHER EVENTS 2026
Course: “Forge of Simples”
Introduction to herbal medicine, between science and spirituality
(April 10-12, 2026)
In collaboration with Accademia delle Arti Erboristiche and EcoEquo
(in Italian only)
Laudato Si’ Pilgrimage SUMMER
GO! Franciscan Youth Meeting
European meeting for young people aged 18-33
(August 3-6, 2026)
Laudato Si’ Pilgrimage AUTUMN
For the 40th anniversary of the Spirit of Assisi
(November 2-6, 2026)
“The ecological crisis is a summons to profound interior conversion… an ecological conversion”
– Pope Francis, Laudato Si’ 217
FOR GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS
throughout the year
LAUDATO SI’ SITES
EREMO DELLE CARCERI
To pray in the forest where Francis prayed
SAN DAMIANO
To learn about the Canticle of the Creatures
BOSCO DI SAN FRANCESCO
To discover the “First Bible”: nature
SHRINE OF RENUNCIATION
To deepen into the Canticle
LAUDATO SI’ CITADEL
For gatherings, hospitality and screenings of “The Letter”
PIANDARCA
To reflect on the site of the “Preaching to the birds”
I want therefore, in praise of Him … to compose a new Lauda of the Lord for His creatures. Every day we use creatures … and in them mankind greatly offends the Creator.
St. Francis, Compilatio Assisiensis, FF 1592
Column “Word and Creation” – Third Sunday of Lent
The third Sunday of Lent offers us the famous scene of the Samaritan woman at the well. How does God want to court us in our daily lives?
Column “Word and Creation” – Second Sunday of Lent
The Second Sunday of Lent presents us with the scene of Jesus’ transfiguration. What does God ask of us in order to best contemplate his face?
2026 Activity Program, in the Franciscan Jubilee Year
An intense program of events and opportunities throughout the year, to experience Assisi and its urgent message of ecological conversion
The Canticle and integral ecology: a journey of hope
Volunteering at the Laudato Si’ Center for Giovanni: an experience that combines spiritual growth, contact with nature, friendship, and concrete commitment to integral ecology
“Praised be you, my Lord, for our Sister, Mother Earth”
– St Francis, Canticle of the Creatures
PARTNERS
“Assisi: Terra Laudato Si’” is a collaborative project between the diocese, the Franciscan families (OFM, Conventuals, Capuchins, Roman VI), the Laudato Si’ Citadel (formerly known as the “Cittadella” of Pro Civitate Christiana), FAI, and the municipality of Assisi. The project is facilitated by the Laudato Si’ Center, home of the Laudato Si’ Movement located within the Laudato Si’ Citadel.
On Pentecost 2023, the project was announced by Bishop Sorrentino and blessed by Cardinal Czerny in a celebration in the Garden of the Canticle.
IN COLLABORATION WITH
FACILITATED BY
WITH THE SUPPORT OF
