“In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation. This obligation is rooted in our baptismal commitment to follow Christ and to bear Christian witness in all we do.”

– Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,
U.S. Catholic Bishops (November 2007)

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News/Events

Press Releases

Decisions on Death Penalty Expansions
Virginia Bishops' Statement on Death Penalty Bills
Virginia Bishops Applaud Governor's Signature of "Share the Ride" Legislation
Virginia Bishops Praise Governor's Rejection of Death Penalty Expansions, Call on General Assembly to Sustain Vetoes
Virginia Catholic Bishops Applaud Voters' Decision on Marriage Amendment
Virginia Catholic Bishops Issue Pastoral Letter on Proposed Virginia Marriage Amendment, Parishes to Dissseminate in Bulk Quantities
Virginia Bishops' Representative Comments on Recent Federal and State Embryonic Stem-Cell Debates
Virginia Catholic Bishops Press State Leaders for Research Funding Guidelines, Governor Fails to Respond to Bishops' Appeal
VCC Commends Governor's Delay of Execution
VCC Urges Continued Push for Constitutional Marriage Protections
Vatican Representative, Virginia Bishops Appeal for Clemency in Vinson Case - April 25, 2006
Virginia Catholic Bishops Urge Comprehensive Approach to Immigration-Reform Legislation - March 23, 2006

Upcoming Events

Date/Time	Event	Location
September 13, 2008	Arlington Peace & Justice Commission Conference	St. Charles Borromeo, Arlington

The Commonwealth Clarion

The Commonwealth Clarion is the newsletter published by the Virginia Catholic Conference.

2005 Election Issue
This issue highlights voter-education materials prepared by the Conference.
Spring 2005 (620 KB; PDF)
This issue provides a glimpse of the Conference's fledgling activities – including our lobbying during the 2005 General Assembly session, our efforts to foster grassroots advocacy in conjunction with experienced diocesan partners, and the addition of a new staff member.

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