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The dream of the mountains’ struggle,
the dream of simplicity and of justice,
like so many other repressed visions is, we believe,
the voice of the Lord among us.
~This Land is Home to Me
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
1) Prayer Service on the Care of Creation
September 11, 2010
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2) ANNUAL MEETING / 40th Anniversary Celebration
September 17-19, 2010
For more information & to register, click here.
3) Cherokee Spirituality Seminar/Retreat
March 2-7, 2011
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WHO WE ARE
Mission Statement:: The Catholic Committee of Appalachia abides in these mountains to bring to life the challenges set forth in both Appalachian Pastorals: "This Land is Home to Me-A Pastoral Message on Poverty and Powerlessness in Appalachia," and "At Home in the Web of Life-A Pastoral Message on Sustainable Community in Appalachia."
In light of our mission, CCA endeavors...
· to listen to the voices of Appalchia, including those of the natural world,
- to inform its members of issues relevant to the Church’s presence in Appalachia,
· to support through annual meetings, newsletters and workshops, church workers and local organizations who work to address the causes of poverty in Appalachia;
· And, to promote justice and dignity in accordance with Catholic social teaching. These issues include, but are not limited to education, health care, labor, economic development, and the fostering of sustainable communities.
The Catholic Committee of Appalachia is committed to dialogue and networking whenever possible.
WHAT WE DO
The Catholic Committee of Appalachia:
· Publishes and distributes both Appalachian pastoral messages: "This Land is Home to Me" and "At Home in the Web of Life."
· Promotes Catholic social teaching in Appalachia
· Collaborates with Dioceses, local parishes and other oganizations to advance social and environmental justice.
- Offers spiritual and educational opportunities such as Pilgrimage to the Holy Land of Appalachia, the Cherokee Spirituality Retreat/Seminar, religious education materials on Climate Change and the Religious Leaders Forum on Mountaintop Removal.
“In this magnificent work of God’s creation,
· misty mountain haze is holy incense,
· tall tree trunks are temple pillars,
· sun-splashed leaves are stained glass,
· and song-birds are angelic choirs.”
~At Home in the Web of Life
Join CCA for:
· Its commitment to Appalachia, the people, and the land
· Its quarterly newsletter PatchQuilt
· Its engaging and informative Annual Meeting
· Its workshops on a variety of social justice issues
· The connections with others in Appalachia
· The support of CCA’s mission
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