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

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Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Updated Model Policies for Public Schools

July 20, 2023

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Reflecting on the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs' decision.

Clear vision, vital goal, persistent engagement
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News & Events

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Action Alert

Take action – your help is needed!  

USCCB Alert: Safeguard children and help religious workers

USCCB Alert: Maintain critical food security programs

USCCB Alert: Tell EEOC to leave abortion out of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

USCCB Alert: Tell Congress to fund WIC for all families in need

USCCB Alert: Support evacuated Afghan families

Stop taxpayer funding of abortion

USCCB Alert: Urge Congress to support RESTORE Act

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Updates

Faithful Citizenship Presentation in Richmond

October 4, 2023 by Jeff Caruso

At St. Bridget’s parish on Thursday, Oct. 5: Please attend!This election season and beyond, we are called to take an active part in public life to promote the common good. Do you want to learn more...

USCCB Alert: Adequately fund WIC

September 26, 2023 by Jeff Caruso

USCCB Alert: Adequately fund WIC All families in need must have access to life-saving nutrition and health services. As the Senate puts together a short-term funding measure (“continuing...

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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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