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

VA Bishops Statement on Actions on Coercive Life-Ending Bills

Read the statement here

Our 2025 General Assembly Vote Recap is here!

Click here to see how your legislators voted!

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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News & Events

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Action Alert

Take action – your help is needed!  

USCCB Alert: Tell Congress to protect God’s creation

USCCB Alert: Tell Congress to protect vital safety net programs

USCCB Alert: Prioritize lifesaving aid for families and children

USCCB Alert: Support religious workers and the communities they serve

USCCB Alert: Urge Congress to defund Planned Parenthood

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Updates

U.S. Bishops Welcome Pope Leo XIV

May 8, 2025 by Jeff Caruso

U.S. Bishops Welcome Pope Leo XIV WASHINGTON – Upon the news that the Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, has been elected as the 267th pope, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio,...

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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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