by admin | Sep 4, 2013 | Catholic social teaching, Faithful citizenship, From the Tiber to the James, Marriage and family, Uncategorized
In the wake of this summer’s tragic Supreme Court decisions on marriage, same-sex “marriage” advocates across the nation have been emboldened, filing suit against state constitutional amendments here in Virginia and in other states throughout the country. The American...
by admin | Aug 28, 2013 | Catholic social teaching, Economic justice
For many of us, Labor Day marks the end of summer. Vacations have come and gone, and school children begin a new school year. Historically, however, Labor Day – established in 1894 – was meant to celebrate the economic and social contributions of workers and their...
by admin | Aug 21, 2013 | From the Tiber to the James, Uncategorized
The death penalty is a topic of intense and emotional debate in America. In our efforts to seek justice for victims and their families, it is common to view the death penalty as an appropriate punishment for violent crime. Many who oppose the death penalty are...
by admin | Aug 14, 2013 | From the Tiber to the James, Uncategorized
It’s that time of year again! Before we know it, Virginians will head to the polls to elect statewide leaders—Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General—as well as Delegates to represent them in Richmond. In our culture of heated political mudslinging,...
by admin | Aug 7, 2013 | Education
As summer draws to a close, Catholic schools across the Commonwealth are being eagerly prepared for a new school year. For some students who are able to attend Catholic schools for the first time – thanks to the Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits...
