Starting from the pastoral suggestions of Pope Francis and the indications of the Taranto social week (2021), Diocesan Caritas, Social pastoral care of workwith ACLI, CISL, Legambiente Comoin collaboration with “it’s ours” and with the participation of the Sweekly newspaper of the Diocesepropose a moment of reflection and discussion on the themes of ecological conversion, the construction of the common good from below, the democratic and co-responsible participation of our communities, with particular attention to the themes of ecological transition, energy poverty and possible developments linked to implementation of the CER(S), renewable energy communities (solidarity).
The promoting entities would like to share not only their sensitivity and attention towards the issues of ecological transition with the communities, with the territories, with the administrations. But in particular, sharing lines and projects, as in the case of CER(S), which open up possibilities for investment and renewal towards the creation of a more equitable, just and supportive society, with an eye on our lifestyles and the inclusion of weaker groups.
Therefore, the interest and support of the parishes in this process is considered important, which highlights a concrete way of reaffirming the “integral ecology” proposed by the social pastoral care of the Church as a new model of human and sustainable development. The central objective through the CER(S) is, in fact, also to be able to promote fraternity and social inclusion, improving territorial ties and cohesion between people, as well as representing an effective response to combating energy poverty in Italy, an emergency in which 2.2 million families already find themselves.
The first appointment is scheduled for Friday 17 May at the Cinema Astra in Como, from 6.00pm to 8.00pm, and will focus on the topic of Renewable Energy Communities. “Energy: sharing it, generating it… the experience of renewable energy communities”.
He will open the meeting Don Bruno Bignami, Head of the National Office for Social and Labor Problems of the CEI (video link), who will talk about “Integral ecology and participation”. Following Chiara Brogirepresentative of “ènostra” Aria Sociale CER, will present the renewable energy communities: “The CERs: where, how, why: a social engine for the common good”.
The meeting will continue with the presentation of some experiences and good practices from the area. Don Alberto Fasolaparish priest of the Pastoral Community of the Holy Apostles of Brunate and Civiglio, will talk about how his parish was among the first in the Diocese to join a CER and the reason for this choice. Renato Spinacouncilor for the ecological transition of the Municipality of Olgiate Comasco, will talk about the role of public administrations in promoting this type of reality.
