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News & Events
Register today for Virginia Pro-Life Day 2025
We need your voice in Richmond Join us for Virginia Pro-Life Day on January 29, 2025 in Richmond! Meet with your legislators to advocate for pro-life causes. Be a part of the effort to preserve...
Virginia Bishops’ Statement on Today’s Committee Actions
Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Actionsby House Privileges and Elections CommitteeToday, the House Privileges and Elections Committee took the unusual step of fast-tracking three...
Urgent action needed on constitutional amendments
A House committee is fast-tracking proposed amendments on abortion, marriage and voting rights! In an unusual fast-tracking move, the House Privileges and Elections Committee will be...
Save the date for two key 2025 pro-life events in Richmond
Attend Virginia Pro-Life Day on Jan. 29 and the Virginia March for Life on April 2!In 2025, Virginia Pro-Life Day and the Virginia March for Life will take place on two separate dates. Virginia...
Reminder: Voter resources available on VCC website
Prepare and vote: Read the conscience formation materials and candidate comparisons!Election Day is November 5. Early voting is well underway. Have you visited our Election Resource hub? There you...
Voter resources are here, early voting begins today
Prepare and vote: Read the conscience formation materials and candidate comparisons on the VCC website!Early voting begins today (September 20). Election Day is November 5.To help you prepare, please...
VCC Election Resources Coming Soon
VCC to release array of voter education materials in September! Election Day is November 5. Here is a preview of key voter resources we will be providing next month!A pre-election letter from...
Help register voters for critical elections this year and beyond
Virginia Catholic Conference provides key voter registration template, encourages parishes to conduct drivesOn November 5, Virginians will have the opportunity to vote in the...
Make your vote count: act now.
Register to vote today to make your voice heard in NovemberOn November 5, Virginians will have the opportunity to vote in the general and special elections for President, a U.S. Senate...
Reminder: See how your legislators voted
Parishes: Order your customized report by June 28th.During the 2024 Virginia General Assembly session, your state senator and delegate cast key votes on critical issues impacting human life, dignity...
Statement by VA Bishops on Governor’s Vetoes of Coercive Contraceptive Bills
Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Governor Youngkin’s Vetoes of Coercive Contraceptive Bills We are pleased that Governor Youngkin has vetoed SB 237/HB 609 and SB 238/HB 819...
How did your legislators vote in 2024 session?
See how your senator and delegate voted!During the 2024 Virginia General Assembly session (Jan. 10 – March 9), your state senator and delegate cast key votes on critical issues impacting human life,...
Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Governor Youngkin’s Vetoes of Abortion Shield Legislation
Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Governor Youngkin’s Vetoes of Abortion Shield Legislation We welcome and are very grateful for Governor Youngkin’s vetoes of SB 15, SB 716, HB...
Virginia General Assembly Update – Week 9
Virginia General Assembly Update – Week 9Session is on track to end tomorrow (Saturday, March 9) as scheduled, culminating with a vote on the budget bill the General Assembly will send to the...
Virginia General Assembly Update – Week 8
Virginia General Assembly Update – Week 8State legislation: Session is scheduled to end just over a week from now (on March 9). This week the Virginia General Assembly sent harmful and dangerous...
Virginia General Assembly Update – Week 7
Virginia General Assembly Update – Week 7VA Pro-Life DayVirginia Pro-Life Day: On Wednesday, Virginia Pro-Life Day drew thousands of people to Capitol Square in Richmond to advocate, witness and pray...
Virginia General Assembly Update – Week 6
Virginia General Assembly Update – Week 6The Feb. 13 crossover deadline has come and gone. We are glad to see legislation advancing that would make prescription drugs more affordable, place clear...
Virginia General Assembly Update – Week 5
Virginia General Assembly Update – Week 5The House and Senate are racing to complete work on their respective bills by the Feb. 13 crossover deadline. After that date, with the exception of the...
Statement and Call to Action by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Assisted Suicide Legislation
Statement and Call to Action by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Assisted Suicide Legislation Legislation to legalize physician assisted suicide is moving rapidly in this year’s Virginia...
Virginia General Assembly Update – Week 4
Virginia General Assembly Update – Week 4Many bills advanced this week. While some bills we support are moving forward, there was also alarming movement on four big threats.Assisted suicide: Two...
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