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Thank you for visiting this page after picking up a postcard at your parish! We are excited to share more about our mission here at the Virginia Catholic Conference and how you can be a part of our Advocacy Network. Make sure to sign-up for our Action Alerts to stay informed.

What We Do

Led by Diocese of Arlington Bishop Michael F. Burbidge and Diocese of Richmond Bishop Barry C. Knestout, the Conference advocates for:

Respect life initiatives that protect human life and dignity in every stage of development and circumstance, from conception until natural death.

Social justice initiatives that protect the rights and serve the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable members of the human family, including children, the elderly, people with disabilities, immigrants and refugees.

Family life and education initiatives that preserve and support religious liberty, the institution of marriage as the union of one man and one woman, the family and parental choice in their children’s education.

During the 2023 General Assembly session, the VCC took positions on more than 60 bills, testified in front of various committees and subcommittees, sent out 21 alerts, and advocated directly with members of the General Assembly.

How We Do It

The Conference advocates by:

Building and maintaining relationships with state and federal lawmakers, as well as other advocacy organizations with shared interests.

Supporting diocesan efforts by providing resources that apply Church teaching to current issues.

Promoting grassroots and grasstops advocacy among Catholics and other people of goodwill. This includes using the VCC email advocacy network and in-person advocacy, such as visits to legislators’ district or capital city offices.

Communicating regularly with parishes and Catholic entities, as well as Catholic and secular print, electronic and social media.

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