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Catholic Committee of Appalachia 213 Orchard Run Rd. Spencer, WV 25276 (304) 927-5798 ccappal@citynetnet
Director Fr. John Rausch, Glenmary Stanton, Kentucky jsrausch@bellsouth.net
Administrative Director Jeannie Kirkhope Spencer, WV ccappal@citynet.net
Chair Jan Barthel, OSB Martin, Kentucky janibosb@hotmail.com
Vice-Chair Christine Ramirez Clintwood, Virginia cramirez@dcwin.org
Secretary Catherine Rumschlag Abingdon, Virginia espirit@preferred.com
Treasurer Ed Cortas Lexington, Kentucky edcortas@alumni.nd.edu
At Large Arnie Simonse Pineville, West Virginia arnoldsimonse@aol.com
Mary Herr Whittier, North Carolina maryherr@dnet.net
Sr. Robbie Pentecost Lancaster, Kentucky rpentecost@chrisapp.org
Bob Maher Athens, Ohio lincoln@frognet.net
MarcusKeyes Knoxville, Tennessee commonjustice@aol.com
Youth Affiliates
Charley Naney Johnson City, Tennessee zccn2@imail.etsu.edu.vcf
Chenoa Allen Johnson City, Tennessee cheshirecatinthehat@hotmail.com
Bishop Liaison Most Rev. R. Daniel Conlon Diocese of Steubenville
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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 |
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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 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. |
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“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 |
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Since 1970 the Catholic Committee of Appalachia has existed to serve Appalachia, her poor and the entire web of creation. As a membership based organization, CCA stands in solidarity with its members on issues of concern to them. Mountain top removal, labor, private prisons development, sustainable lifestyles and communities, poverty, health, clean water, racism and various life sustaining issues are among those which CCA has advanced. |
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· 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 · Represents the Catholic community to the Commission on Religion in Appalachia (CORA). |
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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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