Pastoral Letters
A Pastoral Letter is an open letter addressed by a Bishop to Catholic clergy, laity and all people of good will. Pastorals generally contain instruction, consolation or directions for behavior in particular circumstances.
CCA publishes and sells, in a single-volume book, the 2 pastoral letters signed by 24 Bishops from dioceses within the Appalachian region. These are:
- "This Land is Home to Me: A Pastoral Letter on the Powerlessness in Appalachia" (1975) (read it now online)
- "At Home in the Web of Life: A Pastoral Message on Sustainable Communities in Appalachia." (1995) (read it now online)
The Appalachian Bishops' two Pastoral Letters are widely recognized as the most influential indigenous writings of the Catholic church in our times.
- To purchase a hard copy of the two Pastorals in one book for $10, order below.
- To read the Pastorals now online, click the links above.
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