Our actions on behalf of Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation are guided by the writings of Father John Baptiste Debrabant, our Holy Union Constitutions and the calls of our Collegial Assemblies.
We are called to safeguard the dignity and rights of all people... to bring healing to our wounded earth.
Our founder, Father John Baptiste Debrabant, encouraged the first sisters to be mindful of the poor as they began their work and mission “to be at the heart of world revealing God’s love.”
The Constitutions of the Holy Union Sisters call the sisters “…to become aware of the dignity of every person and of our call to solidarity with all, especially the poor and oppressed. This awareness impels us to promote a sense of justice and community in our world.” Art. 29
We are mindful that the poor were a real concern to Fr. Debrabant and that the Church calls us in our time to respond to their cries. Through all our apostolates we work to bring about an awareness of the problems of the oppressed and a response which truly liberates them and transforms unjust structures. Art. 56
Caring for Our Common Home: World Day of Prayer for Creation & The Season of Creation
In harmony with our call to stand in solidarity with the vulnerable, the Holy Union actively promotes the World Day of Prayer for Creation on September 1st, as well as the Season of Creation, an ecumenical period of prayer and action running from September 1st to October 4th (the feast of St. Francis of Assisi).
As “the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor” continue to echo around the world, our community joins the global Church in celebrating the Season of Creation through prayer, liturgical gatherings, and ongoing environmental stewardship.
World Day of Prayer: Global Liturgical Celebrations & Resources
- Papal Leadership: Pope Leo leads the global faithful by presiding over the World Day of Prayer for Creation using the official Creation Mass liturgy at the Borgo Laudato Si’ in Castel Gandolfo.
- The Papal Message: Inspired by the theme “They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks” (Isaiah 2:4), the official message 2026 offers spiritual direction for local communities worldwide.
- Ecumenical Unity: In solidarity with diverse Christian churches that mark this period with specialized liturgies—such as the 'Feast of Creation in Christ'—faith communities worldwide gather around the altar to praise the Creator and recommit to caring for the Earth.
How You Can Participate
- Access Liturgical Resources: Ideas, guidelines, and prayer materials to support Eucharistic celebrations and local prayer services are available at worlddaycreation.com.
- Share Your Gatherings: Parishes and communities documenting their celebrations are encouraged to post photos and videos using the hashtag #CreationDay on social media to highlight this international network of prayer and action.
Season of Creation
Each year from September 1 to October 4, the Christian family unites for this worldwide celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home. It is a special season where we celebrate God as Creator, and acknowledge Creation as the divine continuing act that summons us as collaborators to love and care for the gift of all that is created. As followers of Christ from around the globe, we share a common call to care for Creation. We are co-creatures and part of all that
God has made. Our well-being is interwoven with the well-being of the Earth.
Download the Celebration Guide 2026