Environment in the spotlight during feast of Creation

Archbishop Patrick O’Regan celebrated the annual Archdiocesan Mass of Creation at St Helen’s Park in Prospect on September 5. Organized by the Council for Integral Ecology, the Mass followed a new Mass formulary released by Pope Leo XIV and the Vatican.

The event, attended by approximately 60 people, centered on the Season of Creation theme of Living Water. Sanjay Mohanaraj, chair of the Council for Integral Ecology, said the theme was inspired by the book of Ezekiel and encouraged attendees to protect water systems and respond to ecological damage. During the service, three council members presented water that Archbishop O’Regan blessed and used for a sprinkling rite.

Archbishop O’Regan was joined by Father Michael Trainor, Father Mannes Tellis, and Deacon Tee Ping Koh, who concelebrated the Mass.