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.