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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U.S. Bishops Issue a “Special Message” on Immigration from Plenary Assembly in Baltimore

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Virginia General Assembly Update – Week 3

January 30, 2026 by Jeff Caruso

Virginia General Assembly Update – Week 3Undeterred by the snow and ice, the General Assembly plowed ahead this week with lengthy committee hearings involving many bills on many topics. Here are key...

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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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