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
EVENTS 2026
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
In San Damiano: hospitality, service, and joy in volunteer work
In San Damiano, Daniela experienced hospitality, service, and spiritual growth: smiles, hugs, and prayer transformed her journey
In the places of St. Francis, to experience emotions and relationships that transform
In San Damiano, Giuseppa experienced profound emotions among the places of Francis and Clare, rediscovering the courage of their choices and the value of relationships
Column “Word and Creation” – Fifth Sunday of Lent
The Fifth Sunday of Lent presents us with the resurrection of Lazarus. Which of Jesus’ words of life touch our hearts?
Column “Word and Creation” – Fourth Sunday of Lent
The Fourth Sunday of Lent presents us with the scene of the man born blind. What is our path that leads us to mature faith?
“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
