About the Laudato Si' Advocates Program

 The Laudato Si’ Advocates Program is a year-long internship program for young leaders across the U.S. under the guidance of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and National Religious Partnership for the Environment (NRPE) that cultivates renewal and ecological conversion by offering formation, mentorship, and professional experience in policy, outreach, and advocacy. 

 Catholic worldview

Love for Creation

Hunger for justice

Joyful witness

Transcend partisan politics

Collaboration with U.S. bishops

Professionalism 

Ecumenism

Laudato Si' Advocates engage in a variety of advocacy activities, both locally and nationally. These include:

• Publishing op-eds and letters to the editor
• Submitting comments and testimony to federal agencies such as Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation
• Meeting with legislators
• Writing and gathering signatures on letters to Congress
• Meeting with their local bishop and diocesan leaders to promote environmental justice
• Organizing educational events on campus or in their communities

Applications for the 2025-26 academic year are open! See our applications page for more details.

Students and young professionals who are interested in the program and want to learn more before applying can email Program Director Katie Brown at katie@nrpe.org. 

Catholic dioceses, universities, or institutions interested in sponsoring a Laudato Si' Advocate should reach out to Program Director Katie Brown at katie@nrpe.org.