by admin | Jan 23, 2014 | From the Tiber to the James, Uncategorized
Today marked a sad day for the institution of marriage, the rule of law and the Commonwealth of Virginia as Attorney General Mark Herring announced his decision not to defend Virginia’s constitutional amendment protecting marriage as a union between one man and one...
by admin | Jan 17, 2014 | Catholic social teaching, Education, Faithful citizenship, From the Tiber to the James, Immigration, Respect for life, Uncategorized
The 2014 session of the Virginia General Assembly is in full swing. The Virginia Catholic Conference kicked off the session on Wednesday, January 8 with our 2nd annual Virginia Stands for Life prayer walk and rally on Capitol Square. Hundreds of people of all ages...
by admin | Jan 2, 2014 | From the Tiber to the James, Uncategorized
We hope everyone had a restful break celebrating the joy of Christmas and ringing in the New Year with family and friends. Things are heating up here in Richmond, as the Virginia Catholic Conference prepares for the opening of the 2014 Virginia General Assembly on...
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...
