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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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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See how your legislators voted

2021 General Assembly Session
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Virginia Abortion Expansion Legislation

Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout
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Legislation Abolishing Virginia’s Death Penalty

Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout
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News & Events

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USCCB Action Alert: Senate voting soon on Equality Act

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USCCB Alert: Help stop President Biden’s budget proposal to eliminate Hyde

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Updates

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...

Reminder: Check out our post-session materials

May 3, 2021 by Jeff Caruso

VCC vote report & blog post tell of consequential outcomes & opportunities for public input denied Last week, we shared two pieces that tell the story of our work during the 2021...

Read the Blog: A virtually new take on public testimony

April 28, 2021 by Jeff Caruso

A “virtually new take” on public testimonyYou might say that here in Richmond there was a “virtually new take” on the legislative process, unique in our legislature’s 401-year history. ...

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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 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 Barry C. Knestout

 

Diocese of Richmond

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