by admin | Mar 29, 2017 | Catholic social teaching, Church teaching, Economic justice, From the Tiber to the James, health care, Religious liberty, Respect for life
This is the third and final part of what was planned as a five-part series on the USCCB’s moral principles for health reform. As a result of recent developments in Congress, the series has been shortened. Part III: Where do we go from here? By Michael Lewis,...
by admin | Jan 10, 2017 | Catholic social teaching, Church teaching, criminal justice, Human Sexuality, Immigration, Living the faith, Marriage and family, Religious liberty, Respect for life
Happy New Year to all! While many of us may be relishing a break from a year of political overload, as Catholics called to faithful citizenship, there’s no rest for the weary. It is a year-round calling! As delegates and senators descend on Mr. Jefferson’s Capitol...
by admin | Nov 1, 2016 | Catholic social teaching, Church teaching, Faithful citizenship, Religious liberty, Uncategorized
After a wild and unpredictable election cycle, many voters may be counting down the hours to November 9th, hoping to gain a respite from the constant barrage of campaign ads and media firestorms. The vitriol and partisan rancor of the last 18 months has left some not...
by admin | Jun 30, 2016 | Catholic social teaching, Church teaching, Faithful citizenship, Living the faith, Marriage and family, Religious liberty
By Jeff Caruso, Executive Director, Virginia Catholic Conference The Catholic Church in the U.S. is in the midst of its fifth annual Fortnight for Freedom – 14 days of prayer, education and action for religious freedom in our country and throughout the world. Freedom...
by admin | Mar 11, 2016 | Catholic social teaching, Church teaching, criminal justice, Death Penalty, Faithful citizenship, Living the faith, mercy, Religious liberty, Respect for life
As the Virginia General Assembly’s 2016 session draws to a close, legislators are holding final votes on key bills, including the budget. On Wednesday, a joint House/Senate conference committee released its budget agreement. The Virginia Catholic Conference is...
by admin | Feb 19, 2016 | Catholic social teaching, Church teaching, Living the faith, Marriage and family, Religious liberty, Respect for life
On Wednesday, the Conference hosted Catholics from various districts who came to lobby their Delegates and Senators on issues of life, family, justice and the common good on our final “Catholics in the Capital” day. The Conference extends our sincere thanks to all...
