Catholic schools – faith formation, academic excellence, nurturing environment

The Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits Program means more parents can send their children to the schools right for them. Read more »

Life, marriage and family – witness, ministries and advocacy

“The family is a good which society cannot do without, and it ought to be protected.” – Pope Francis, Amoris Laetitia Learn more »

Religious freedom – bedrock of Virginian and American values

Protect the right to live faith in homes, parishes, institutions and the public square. Learn more »

Politics is local – work for the common good

“A good Catholic meddles in politics, offering the best of himself, so that those who govern can govern.” – Pope Francis Learn more »

Catholic schools – faith formation, academic excellence, nurturing environment

Life, marriage and family – witness, ministries and advocacy

Religious freedom – bedrock of Virginian and American Values

Politics is local – work for the common good

Save the Date for Virginia Pro-Life Day 2025!

And the Virginia March for Life!

CivilizeIt Program

A polarized Church. A divided nation. Pope Francis calls for “a better kind of politics.” How will you respond?

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Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Actions by House Privileges and Elections Committee

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News & Events

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Action Alert

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USCCB Alert: Support legislation affirming dignity of stateless persons

USCCB Alert: Senate voting on IVF bill tomorrow! Protect preborn lives!

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Updates

Virginia Bishops’ Statement on Today’s Committee Actions

November 13, 2024 by Jeff Caruso

Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Actionsby House Privileges and Elections CommitteeToday, the House Privileges and Elections Committee took the unusual step of fast-tracking three...

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Virginia Catholic Conference Issues

Because We Are Catholic

Catholic Education


77 primary & high schools
26,561 school students
$315.7 million – amount Catholic schools save commonwealth

Catholic Social Services


28 languages spoken
81,853 clients served
$26.9 million – total combined budget

Catholic Healthcare


8 hospitals
11,100 hospital employees
$159 million – Total community benefit

The Reach of the Catholic Church in Virginia

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

Diocese of Arlington

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Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

Bishop Barry C. Knestout

Diocese of Richmond

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Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

Diocese of Arlington

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Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo

Bishop Barry C. Knestout

 

Diocese of Richmond

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