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Franciscan Sisters putting sustainability into practice
http://www.earthcharterinaction.org/content/articles/552/1/Franciscan-Sisters-putting-sustainability-into-practice/Page1.html
By ECI Sec 3
Published on 08/13/2010
 
Franciscan Sisters adopted the Earth Charter in 2007, and have recently opened an eco-building.




The Sisters of St. Francis of Penance, based in Denver, USA, decided to put in practice the principles of sustainability in their lives, by turning their home into an eco-friendly building, giving the general public that visit them an educational opportunity to learn what is sustainable housing.

Their building is called Casa Chiara, and is a reflection of the sisters’ commitment to conserve and sustain resources.  In 2007, the sisters chose to adopt the Earth Charter in its principles for building a just sustainable and peaceful global society.  Now they are putting the Earth Charter principles into action,  not only with the building, but also with a ministry of prayer for peace and for the health and preservation of planet earth and all who live on it.

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