The Eco-Nuns of New York Do More Than Pray For Green

An order of Episcopalian nuns in New York City are setting a high bar for devoted ecoratti as they embark on a quest to build a new green convent. The new building will feature, solar heating and on-roof vegetable garden, rainwater collection and even compost toilets.

Why would a community of nuns, devoted as they presumably are to spiritual matters, take the relatively unusual step of embracing environmentalism so energetically?

“It’s a question of stewardship,” said Sister Faith Margaret, a Staten Island native. “Of responsibility.”

Praise The Lord!

Via: New York Times

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  1. Happy first day after Christmas 2009 ! I’ve lots to say about the Community of the Holy Spirit, and St. Hilda’s and St. Hugh’s School; inc. about some nuns who quit that order.

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