Raising a prophetic voice

for Appalachia and her people

2025 Annual Gathering -
Recovering and Defending the Struggling Dream of Appalachia

**Join us for a weekend of celebration and connection at this year’s Annual Gathering.**
**September 19-21, 2025**
**Pipestem State Park, WV**
**Pipestem, WV**
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Conversations in the Spirit

CCA has begun a new chapter as a listening presence for the people of Appalachia. We have started a new series of listening sessions called “Conversations in the Spirit”. Please join us and learn more about how you can help us listen and respond to the needs of the people and be a voice for Appalachia

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Mission

The Catholic Committee of Appalachia (CCA) is a grassroots, faith-based network raising a prophetic voice of justice for Appalachia and her people.

What CCA is about

Community & Solidarity

We provide a community of solidarity and network of support for people of faith working for social, economic and ecological justice in Appalachia.

Catholic Social teaching

We stand with and challenge the Church to do the work of the Gospel and exemplify Catholic social teachings.

Educational Programs

We offer educational programs focusing on Appalachian justice issues and the challenges facing the region, the people and the environment.

Spirituality

We practice, advocate and encourage spirituality connected to God’s Creation.

Participation

We encourage participation at grassroots levels to fill the void of social justice and build bridges between the diverse people and places of Appalachia.

“Never before has the Church needed so badly the presence and pain that is the prophet in our midst, whose only criteria is faithfulness to the Spirit.”

Sister Beth Davies, CND
CCA Founding Member

History

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. Mountaintop removal, labor, private prison development, sustainable lifestyles and communities, poverty, health, clean water, racism and climate change are among those which CCA has addressed.