By Chainarong Monthienvichienchai, Thailand
IN a rapidly urbanizing district east of Bangkok, a new chapel aims to stand out—not just for its spiritual significance but also for its innovative commitment to sustainability.
The Divine Mercy Chapel in Bang Bo District, Samut Prakan Province, is being hailed as a landmark of environmentally conscious design that integrates faith and care for creation.
“Rooted in the principles of Laudato Si’, the chapel is built as an energy-efficient structure that respects and celebrates the natural world,” said Fr John Wirach Amornpattana, a Redemptorist priest overseeing the project.
Speaking to LiCAS News, the priest described the chapel as a tangible manifestation of Pope Francis’ call for ecological conversion.
Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical Laudato Si’ addressed the global environmental crisis, urging collective action to protect “our common home.”
Fr Amornpattana said the chapel’s construction reflects the document’s principles and aligns with broader sustainability efforts.
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