by admin | Apr 9, 2014 | Catholic social teaching, Economic justice, Faithful citizenship, Marriage and family, Respect for life
By Jeff Caruso, Executive Director, Virginia Catholic Conference You have no doubt been hearing a lot these days about the gridlock here in Richmond over healthcare. (That’s right, you read “gridlock in Richmond,” not “gridlock in Washington,” though the way...
by admin | Nov 21, 2013 | Catholic social teaching, Economic justice, Education, Faithful citizenship, Living the faith, Respect for life
Rita’s Shop, a thrift store run by Sacred Heart, Big Stone Gap By Amanda Jay and Virginia Podboy Roman Catholics have been in Appalachia for more than one hundred years. Many were immigrants that came for jobs either in timber or coal. In 1945, several Glenmary...
by admin | Nov 14, 2013 | Catholic social teaching, Economic justice, Education, Marriage and family, Respect for life
By Amanda Jay and Virginia PodboyThe Commonwealth of Virginia is touted as a state with diverse natural beauty. However, the Atlantic coastline and rolling hills of the Piedmont pale in comparison to the majesty of Appalachia in Southwest Virginia. Recently, we...
by admin | Oct 9, 2013 | Economic justice, From the Tiber to the James, Respect for life, Uncategorized
Ensuring health care for all, regardless of ability to pay, has been part of the mission of the Catholic Church for centuries. The Sisters of Bon Secours came to America in 1881 to serve the poor, the sick and the dying, eventually opening hospitals in multiple...
by admin | Sep 25, 2013 | Catholic social teaching, Economic justice, Faithful citizenship, Living the faith, Marriage and family, Respect for life
At the Conference, as we encourage fellow Catholics to become involved in the public square, we often refer to the USCCB document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship as a guide on how to apply the principles of our Faith to our participation in elections and...
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...
