by admin | Jan 30, 2017 | From the Tiber to the James, Uncategorized
By Rev. Gerry Creedon During National Migration Week, which began earlier this month on Epiphany Sunday, we reflected on East and West, North and South, finding a place in the light of the Son. Our U.S. Catholic bishops again invite us as a church “to reflect on the...
by admin | Jan 27, 2017 | From the Tiber to the James, Uncategorized
Today marks the 44th Annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., recalling the tragic 1973 Roe v. Wade decision and the more than 59 million children who have since lost their lives. The Conference wishes to express our appreciation of and solidarity with all who are...
by admin | Jan 20, 2017 | From the Tiber to the James, Uncategorized
The 2017 session of the Virginia General Assembly continues to move full speed ahead as we conclude a busy second week of legislative business. The deadline to file bills is today, and Conference staff continues to comb through every bill filed, highlighting those for...
by admin | Jan 13, 2017 | From the Tiber to the James, Uncategorized
The 2017 session of the Virginia General Assembly kicked off Wednesday amidst a blanket of (melting) snow. With no time to waste during the short 45-day session, delegates and senators set to work immediately on the business of the Commonwealth. This session, the...
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 16, 2016 | Catholic social teaching, Church teaching, criminal justice, Faithful citizenship, Living the faith, mercy
By Rev. Mr. Charles Williams On Sunday, November 6, 2016, Pope Francis celebrated Mass for the Jubilee of Prisoners in St. Peter’s Basilica. In his homily Pope Francis said: “Today we celebrate the Jubilee of Mercy for you, and with you, our brothers and...
