August 16, 2009
The Peace Builders Initiative at Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, IL
Today, an organic garden sits on the grounds of St. Dismas Parish in Waukegan, Ill. This garden, begun by a high school senior in 2005, and continued by his peers in subsequent years, is planted and tended by the parish youth group. Its fruits are sold to the parish community and the proceeds benefit the local homeless shelter. The entire parish community has been transformed by the presence of this garden and the leadership of its gardeners.