CCK features selections from three regular Kentucky columnists writing about issues related to the church's Consistent Ethic of Life teaching and Catholic Social Teaching: Rev. Ron Ketteler, a diocesan priest in Covington; Rev. John Rausch, a Glenmary priest serving in the diocese of Lexington; and Sr. Mary Schmuck, R.S.M. who works in the Parish Social Ministry Department of Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Louisville.

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Rev. Ronald Ketteler

Father Ronald Ketteler serves as Director of Ecumenism and of Continuing Education of Priests, Episcopal Liaison to the diocesan newspaper, the Messenger. He is also former Chair of the Humanities Division at Thomas More College. These columns appeared originally in the Messenger.

Rev. John Rausch

Reverend John S. Rausch is a priest in the Glenmary order and director of the Office of Peace and Justice for the Diocese of Lexington, KY. He is a syndicated columnist whose articles are published in diocesan newspapers throughout the United States.

Fr. John Rausch is the recipient of the Pax Christi USA Pope Paul VI Teacher of Peace Award for 2007. The Pope Paul VI Teacher of Peace Award is given annually to the person who, in the opinion of Pax Christi, gives outstanding witness to the theme of Pope Paul VI’s World Day of Peace message, “To reach peace, teach peace.” Pax Christi began giving this award in 1978. To see a complete list of award winners visit the Pax Christi website.

Sr. Mary Schmuck, R.S.M.

Sr. Mary Schmuck is a member of the Sisters of Mercy and has specialized in working on behalf of poor persons for many years. She currently serves in the rural area of the Archdiocese of Louisville as a staff member of the Parish Social Ministry Department of Catholic Charities. Many of her articles have appeared in other Kentucky publications.

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