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Anthony Flaccavento
received the first St. Francis Ecological Award
for an individual for his work in founding and leading Appalachian
Sustainable Development (ASD). This group's goal is to help
communities build a more sustainable economy from networks of small,
local endeavors. Its task is to transform two important components
of Appalachia’s economy -- agriculture and timber. |
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Anthony, who was director of the Appalachian Office of Justice and
Peace some years ago, promoted ecology as an important justice issue
in the Diocese. He and the Ecological Working Group developed the
Habits of Creation workshop.
Contact: Anthony
Flaccavento at (276) 623-1121 or <http://www.appsusdev.org>. |
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The Well Retreat Center in
Smithfield, Virginia received the St. Francis Ecological Award for a
group for its creation-centered ambiance. It is a place of
meditation gardens, a permanent cosmic walk where one can reflect on
the awe and wonder of the universe story. |
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The Well has a beautiful lake and
contains the sounds and sights of creation. Sustainability
practices are evident in the daily operations of the center.
Contact: Sr.
Nancy Healy at (757) 255-2366 or <http://www.thewellretreatcenter.org>. |
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Voices That Challenge
received the St. Francis Ecological Award for youth. They are a
regional high school & young adult social justice movement.
Voices
promotes a deeper understanding of the holy relationship of humanity
to creation. In 2002 they participate in the Sea Turtle Watch
program where guided just-hatched turtles to the ocean and new life. |
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In a mixture of fun and service, the Voices sponsor an annual Clean
the Sound Kayaking Adventure on the Outer Banks of North
Carolina. Participation in a Native American pow-wow gave the
Voices
an opportunity to appreciate another culture, one that sees all of
creation as sacred. All
Voices
activities include a faith reflection on the task at hand.
Contact:
Teresa Stanley at (252) 255-1981 or <teresastanley@nethosters.com>. |