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

Customized Reports for every parish in the Commonwealth are now available to download!

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Help register voters for critical elections this November

July 14, 2025 by Jeff Caruso

Virginia Catholic Conference provides key voter registration guide, encourages parishes to conduct drivesOn November 4, Virginians will be selecting candidates for all 100 seats in the House 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

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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