Prosperous Parish was recognised for its tireless efforts in the fight against climate change and global warming as it became the recipient of an Eco Parish award from Eco-Congregation Ireland, an organisation that encourages churches of all denominations to take an eco-approach to all facets of Church life.
Speaking to The Irish Catholic, parish curate Fr Bernard Reyhart explained the origins of the parish’s environmental story and just why it was bestowed with the award.
“Our eco-parish group has been working for nearly six years, advocating for the protection of the environment,” he says. “They distribute plants and have planted quite a number this year.”
“We have made our own compost by collecting fallen leaves and we have also made our own natural fertiliser. There is also a small strip that has been used for re-wilding on the premises of the church.”
The distinction was presented to the parish on Sunday by the Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin Denis Nulty.