Reflection on the Pilgrimage to the Mountains of West Virginia

Pilgrims listen to Maria Gunnoe, a local activist against Mountain Top Removal
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied.” (Mt 5:6)
 
A delegation from our diocese recently journeyed to West Virginia in Appalachia. The seeds for such a trip were planted over a year before when Sr. Robbie Pentecost, chair [...]

An Act of God?

According to Wikipedia, an “Act of God” is a legal term for events outside of human control, such as sudden floods or other natural disasters. This term is used in litigation and in insurance contracts and can exclude a person or company from liability in an accident when certain unforeseen events occur. Coal companies and [...]