Province News

Fr. Albert Fritsch’s, SJ recent book, “Ecotourism in Applachia,” published by University Press of Kentucky was awarded the 2005 Caudill Prize which recognizes outstanding contributions to reporting Appalachian life and values. Fr. Fritsch co-authored the book which examines both the potential and the threats that tourism holds for Central Appalachia. Fr. Fritsch, a Chicago Province Jesuit who serves in the Kentucky Jesuit Mission is the founder of Appalachia Science in the Public Interest and is the author of several books. more