Environmental Issues and Theology in San Francisco

San Francisco is facing the growing consequences of climate change, but the city may have an unexpected ally in the fight: local Catholic seminaries. This piece explores how these theological institutions are stepping into a heroic role, educating communities and future religious leaders on practical, faith-informed responses to San Francisco’s environmental challenges. By grounding climate action in Catholic teaching and pastoral formation, these seminaries are helping build a more sustainability-minded faith community equipped to engage meaningfully with the ecological risks facing the city. This piece is part of an ongoing series examining how major U.S. cities are confronting climate change through interfaith and religious engagement. Viewers interested in comparing regional responses can also check out a related video on climate change solutions in New York. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiOxejW2xxg