by admin | Feb 5, 2016 | Catholic social teaching, Church teaching, criminal justice, Death Penalty, Education, Environment, Faithful citizenship, Immigration, Norfolk, Respect for life, Tidewater
On Thursday, the Conference was pleased to host a group from Richmond for a “Catholics in the Capital” day. A special thanks to those who attended! This 4th week of the Virginia General Assembly session also saw action on several of the Conference’s legislative...
by admin | Jan 29, 2016 | Catholic social teaching, Church teaching, Economic justice, Faithful citizenship, Respect for life
Winter storm Jonas put an early end to last week’s business at the Virginia General Assembly, but delegates and senators returned to Mr. Jefferson’s capitol on Monday as the Commonwealth continued to dig out from as much as 30” of snow! Conference staff didn’t skip a...
by admin | Jan 15, 2016 | Catholic social teaching, Church teaching, Faithful citizenship, Living the faith, Respect for life
The 2016 Virginia General Assembly session kicked off on Wednesday with the swearing in of all Delegates and Senators, who were all elected or re-elected this past November. The Conference looks forward to working with all members-new and old-to further the common...
by admin | Dec 22, 2015 | Catholic social teaching, Christmas, Church teaching, criminal justice, Death Penalty, Economic justice, Environment, From the Tiber to the James, mercy, Uncategorized
As we finish last-minute shopping and prepare to receive friends and family for the wondrous and joyful feast of Christmas, let’s pause and remember the true meaning of Christmas—the birth of Christ, our Savior, who was sent among us to walk with us as a human and...
by admin | Sep 30, 2015 | From the Tiber to the James, Uncategorized
Last week, the world was fixed on Pope Francis as the Holy Father made his historic Apostolic Journey to the United States. Everywhere Francis was greeted by jubilant crowds of all nationalities, races, traditions and ages. Happily, in addition to the thousands of...
by admin | Sep 24, 2015 | Catholic social teaching, Living the faith, Respect for life
Last Thursday, pro-life advocates rose early to stand in line for a seat at the Virginia Board of Health meeting, where Board members voted 9-6 to repeal many of the common-sense abortion clinic safety regulations put into effect three years ago. Last week’s vote...
