by admin | Feb 10, 2017 | From the Tiber to the James, Uncategorized
The Virginia Catholic Conference wishes to thank all who came to Richmond on Thursday to lobby their legislators on issues important to Catholics as part of our annual Catholics in the Capital day. The opportunity for our grassroots members to communicate with...
by admin | Feb 3, 2017 | From the Tiber to the James, Uncategorized
This week saw a flurry of action on several of the Conference’s legislative priorities. As we approach crossover on Tuesday, February 7th, the House and Senate are rushing to complete their work and take action on their respective bills. After Tuesday, the House may...
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...
