by admin | Dec 18, 2013 | From the Tiber to the James, Uncategorized
As we near the end of this Advent Season – a season of preparation and anticipation – we turn our thoughts to our planned family activities for Christmas. Whether you are planning a large gathering or a small one, many of us center our Christmas...
by admin | Dec 11, 2013 | From the Tiber to the James, Uncategorized
The Virginia General Assembly will convene in Richmond on Wednesday, January 8, to begin its 2014 legislative session. With a new political climate in Richmond (including the inauguration of a new governor), the voices of Virginians who value the sanctity of life are...
by admin | Dec 4, 2013 | From the Tiber to the James, Uncategorized
Members of our Advocacy Network play a crucial role in bringing the Gospel to bear on public policy issues in the Commonwealth. Members of the General Assembly often tell us that hearing from their constituents affects how they vote on critical issues. And while email...
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 | Nov 8, 2013 | Catholic social teaching, Faithful citizenship, From the Tiber to the James, Uncategorized
Tuesday’s elections have come and gone. Many of us are relieved to be able to watch our favorite television shows or listen to our favorite tunes without a barrage of partisan attack ads. We know the start of the 2014 campaign cycle is just a few months away. Our...
