Diocese of Lexington launches net-zero plan inspired by Laudato Si’

Diocese of Lexington Launches Net-Zero Plan Inspired by Laudato Si'

The Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky, has developed a plan to make all its buildings net-zero by 2030, inspired by Pope Francis' 2015 encyclical Laudato Si'.

The plan includes all properties in 50 counties, spanning 59 parishes in the diocese, and is a direct response to the Pope's call to engage in dialogue about the future of the planet.

The earth and all in it belongs to God.

As stated in Laudato Si', Pope Francis urged the Church to acknowledge environmental challenges, prompting the diocese to take action.

Author's summary: Diocese of Lexington launches net-zero plan by 2030.

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Catholic News Agency Catholic News Agency — 2025-10-14

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