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Reality Tours of Mountaintop Removal
Catholic Committee of Appalachia, WV
The Catholic Committee of Appalachia produced "Climate Change: Our Faith Response,” a 10 minute DVD and accompanying study guide. This religious education program teaches the church’s social teaching principle of care for creation. The project was funded in part by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Catholic Coalition on Climate Change.
CCA offers spiritual and educational opportunities such as the “Pilgrimage to the Holy Land of Appalachia,” religious education materials on Climate Change, and the Religious Leaders Forum on Mountaintop Removal. Catholic press in the region have participated in a travel seminar to learn about the many facets of climate change in Appalachia, including the impact of mountain top removing coal mining on the people and the environment.
The Catholic Committee of Appalachia provides a valuable witness in these mountains and brings to life the challenges set forth in both Appalachian Bishop Pastoral Letters: "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."
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CCA endeavors…
- to listen to the voices of Appalachia, 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;
- 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.
Catholic Committee on Appalachia
885 Orchard Run Rd.
Spencer, WV 25276
(304) 927-5798
Website: www.ccappal.org/ |