Balay Laudato Si’ (BLS)

Living (in) Laudato Si’, called to take a path less trodden

Caroline Seow Together with Louie Bacomo from JRS Asia Pacific, five urban dwellers travelled to the mountains of Bukidnon, Mindanao, to better understand the effects of climate change and unchecked development on indigenous communities. Our journey—via jeepney, motorbike, and on foot—led us to Sitio Kaulayanan in…
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Indigenous youth and ACI sisters journey together in faith and dialogue at Balay Laudato Si’

In a spirit of synodality and shared discernment, a group of indigenous youth from Upper Pulangi gathered at Balay Laudato Si’ in Bendum, Bukidnon on 12 to 13 July 2025 with the visiting sisters of the religious congregation Handmaids of…
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Five experiences in supporting community, young people, and living Laudato Si’ in action

Young people take part in a Balay Laudato Si’ work experience and reflection programme, learning about indigenous tree species in the Pulangiyēn ancestral domain in Bendum, guided by the knowledge and experience of young Pulangiyēn indigenous foresters. Arnel Santander When…
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An enormous workshop experience and reflection on Living Laudato Si’

Living Laudato Si’ is a JCAP Spirituality for Action workshop that gathered participants from different countries in Asia Pacific at Balay Laudato Si’ in Bendum, Bukidnon, Philippines. Luke Henkel After spending four days at the Living Laudato Si’ spirituality for…
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