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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New "Stop the Abortion Amendment" Flyer

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Read the Bishops' Statement Here
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U.S. Bishops Issue a “Special Message” on Immigration from Plenary Assembly in Baltimore

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Updates

One month until the Virginia March for Life on April 22nd!

March 23, 2026 by Jeff Caruso

Continued witness at the state capitol is needed!This year, the General Assembly passed an extreme proposed constitutional amendment that would allow virtually unlimited abortion at any stage of...

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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

Crest of the Diocese of Arlington

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

Bishop Barry C. Knestout

Diocese of Richmond

Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo