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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How to Conduct a Voter Registration Drive at Your Parish

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A serious effort is underway in Congress to get rid of the Hyde Amendment.

Learn more about how to stop your tax dollars from going to abortions.

Bishops' Statement on Governor Northam’s Signature of Abortion Expansion Legislation

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Bishops' Statement on Governor Northam's Signature of Legislation Abolishing Virginia's Death Penalty

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Stand Against Unjust Discrimination: Oppose the Equality Act

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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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Check out VCC’s Save the Hyde Amendment page now

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USCCB Alert: House Committee begins considering taxpayer funded abortions

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Updates

Action needed: Doctors should heal, NOT kill.

August 3, 2021 by Jeff Caruso

Urge healthcare professionals to OPPOSE assisted suicide in a survey by the Medical Society of Virginia.  The Medical Society of Virginia has circulated a survey on assisted...

Voter registration drives

July 22, 2021 by Jeff Caruso

 Virginia Catholic Conference provides key voter registration resource, encourages parishes to conduct drives  One highly effective way for parishes to help voting-age members...

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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