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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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