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“Politics, according to the Social Doctrine of the Church, is one of the highest forms of charity, because it serves the common good…A good Catholic meddles in politics, offering the best of himself, so that those who govern can govern.” _ Pope Francis, homily, Santa Marta, Sept. 13, 2013
Advocacy To-Do List
Join the Conference’s Email Advocacy Network
Visit the Action Center to sign up!
Pray about the issues
Pray about the issues, for the Bishops, the Conference and decision makers.
Learn the issues
Explore our Issues section on this website.
Encourage voting
Conduct or participate in a voter registration drive in your parish. How to Conduct Voter Registration Drives
Act on Conference issues by:
Taking action
Taking action on Virginia Catholic Conference alerts
Calling and Writing
Find your legislator’s contact information and call and write to your legislators on respect life, family and education and social justice issues (See resources below)
Spreading the word
Encourage your family, friends and fellow parishioners to join the Virginia Catholic Conference Advocacy Network
Advocating together
Participate in Catholic in the Capital Day (held each February during the Virginia General Assembly)
Talking Points and Advocacy Tools for Your Group
Catholic Advocacy Sunday
Materials for parishes
- Sign-up sign
- Sign-up flyer
- Bulletin announcements
- Sign-up Sunday tips
- Sign-up sheet
Join our email network
Imagine 700,000 Virginia Catholics standing together for life, justice, family and the common good.