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

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Life, marriage and family – witness, ministries and advocacy

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Religious freedom – bedrock of Virginian and American Values

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Politics is local – work for the common good

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See how your legislators voted

2021 General Assembly Session
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How to Conduct a Voter Registration Drive at Your Parish

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Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout issue pre-election letter on “sacred duty to form our consciences and vote.”

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Know the positions of the candidates for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.

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News & Events

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USCCB Alert: the most radical abortion bill ever

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Remember to visit our Save Hyde page and watch the new USCCB video

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USCCB Alert: Prioritize environment, poor and vulnerable in infrastructure package

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VoterVoice

Updates

Voter resources are here

October 5, 2021 by Jeff Caruso

Read the bishops’ letter and the candidate position comparisons Election Day is November 2. To help you prepare, here are: A pre-election letter issued by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop...

Voter registration

August 18, 2021 by Jeff Caruso

Still time left to conduct drives, VCC resource provides key guidelines and tips  We are so grateful for all the interest we are seeing in voter registration drives. As our prior alerts...

Attend USCCB webinar to stop taxpayer-funded abortion

May 6, 2021 by Jeff Caruso

Webinar: Stop Taxpayer-Funded AbortionWednesday, May 12 at 2:00 pm (EDT)Powerful government officials are trying to force you to pay for abortion. Register now for next week’s USCCB webinar and...

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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

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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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