In this inspiring episode of Searching for Common Ground, Rabbi Mark Perman welcomes Father Andy Switzer, pastor of Saint Agnes Catholic Church in Shepherdstown, WV. Together, they dive into the importance of interfaith collaboration, the role of clergy in public life, and how social justice and faith can intersect to create positive change.
Father Andy reflects on his upbringing in a family rooted in community organizing, his path to priesthood, and his commitment to building bridges across religious and political divides. From being arrested during a labor rally to studying in Israel and engaging in interfaith work, his story is one of compassion, courage, and conviction.
This episode is sponsored by Andrew K. Coffman Funeral Home, Inc., a long-standing part of the Hagerstown community, dedicated to serving families with dignity and care.
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To contact Father Andy Switzer:
Email aswitzer@dwc.org or visit Saint Agnes Roman Catholic Church in Shepherdstown online for more information.
In a world often defined by division, this conversation is a hopeful reminder that empathy, action, and honest dialogue can still unite us.
