Delve Deeper

Delve Deeper

Water scarcity caused by large monoculture plantations in southern Chile is an issue close to Fr Alvaro Martinez’s heart. Thanks to his efforts some native trees and wild flora are flourishing and enhancing biodiversity. Mirrihue Alto is a rural town located five...
Laudato Si Inspired Projects Flourish in Dalgan

Laudato Si Inspired Projects Flourish in Dalgan

As we continue to celebrate the Season of Creation through various activities and events this month, we look at some of the projects inspired by Laudato Si’ which the Columbans in the region of Ireland have undertaken.  In 2015, Pope Francis published ‘Laudato...
‘Caring for the Earth and for Each Other’

‘Caring for the Earth and for Each Other’

The 24th May 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis signing Laudato Si’, the encyclical on climate change and our common home that stands on millennia of Catholic teaching about creation. We mark that momentous anniversary with a video ‘Caring for the Earth...
Fr Alvaro’s Photographic Work Now Online

Fr Alvaro’s Photographic Work Now Online

My name is Alvaro Martinez. I am a Columban priest who has always been fascinated by photography. Through my experiences with photography, I find a connection with nature, people, and, most importantly, God and myself. Photography, a discipline that demands patience,...