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...
by admin | Oct 23, 2013 | Catholic social teaching, Faithful citizenship, From the Tiber to the James, Living the faith, Uncategorized
In a couple weeks, Virginians will head to the polls to select the Commonwealth’s next Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General, and to choose who will occupy all 100 seats in our House of Delegates. While the barrage of mudslinging and negative ads might...
by admin | Oct 9, 2013 | Economic justice, From the Tiber to the James, Respect for life, Uncategorized
Ensuring health care for all, regardless of ability to pay, has been part of the mission of the Catholic Church for centuries. The Sisters of Bon Secours came to America in 1881 to serve the poor, the sick and the dying, eventually opening hospitals in multiple...
by admin | Sep 11, 2013 | From the Tiber to the James, Uncategorized
As Congress returns to Washington to grapple with important budget decisions, let’s remember our individual and collective duty to protect the most vulnerable among us and provide for the needy. When Congress adjourned for its August recess, it left many questions...
by admin | Sep 9, 2013 | Catholic social teaching, Faithful citizenship, From the Tiber to the James, Marriage and family, Uncategorized
NEW MEETING DATE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2013 Last week, our blog alerted you to a proposed Richmond City Council ordinance that would recognize same-sex marriages performed outside of Virginia. Friday we received notice that this ordinance will not be debated at the...
by admin | Sep 4, 2013 | Catholic social teaching, Faithful citizenship, From the Tiber to the James, Marriage and family, Uncategorized
In the wake of this summer’s tragic Supreme Court decisions on marriage, same-sex “marriage” advocates across the nation have been emboldened, filing suit against state constitutional amendments here in Virginia and in other states throughout the country. The American...
