In releasing Laudato Si’, Pope Francis encouraged all people take its words to heart. Some have sought to do this is by living what is written in encyclical. The Catholic Multicultural Center in Madison has been trying to do that, even before the release of Laudato Si’.

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This community seeks to live as stewards of the environment and their neighbors who are less fortunate. Some ways they are achieving this include installing solar panels to cut costs and reinvest the money in charitable programs, and running a local food garden. Members of this community have also helped to install rain gardens and find innovative ways of serving their neighbors. These activities help to bring people closer together as well as care for the planet. To learn more about the Catholic Multicultural Center in Madison, visit their home page here.