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Help register voters
Virginia Catholic Conference provides key voter registration resource, encourages parishes to conduct drives In an era when more people worldwide are gaining the right to vote, many Americans...
Statement on Special Session
Joint Statement from Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, and Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, Bishop of Richmond, on July 9th Virginia General Assembly Special Session On May 31,...
Religious Freedom Week: Join us for Prayer, Reflection, and Action
Religious Freedom Week Began this Week! June 22 - 29 The following alert was issued by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB): Non...
Calling all Catholic healthcare providers: Our rights are being threatened
Will you let New York-style abortion on demand and other conscience-killing laws spread to Virginia? Calling all Catholic healthcare providers! You may have heard about Del. Kathy Tran’s...
Virginia Catholic Conference Statement on New Federal District Court Order
Virginia Catholic Conference Statement on New Federal District Court Order In an unexpected May 14 Order, U.S. District Judge Henry Hudson reversed his own dangerous ruling of May 6 which had put...
Take action now: Protect parental rights and religious freedom in the counseling of children
Your voice is needed; stand up for parental rights! Last month we wrote to you about a proposal to ban licensed counselors from providing reparative or “conversion” therapy to children...
Virginia Bishops’ Statement on Federal District Court Decision
Virginia Bishops’ Statement on Federal District Court Decision On May 6, laws enacted by the people of Virginia were undermined, when a U.S. district court decision further advanced the...
How did your legislators vote in 2019 General Assembly Session?
Conference tracks senator, delegate votes on issues vital to life, liberty, education & other key concerns For the Virginia Catholic Conference, this year’s 47-day Virginia General Assembly...
USCCB Alert: Born-Alive Legislation Deserves a Vote in the People’s House
Please take action now! The following alert has been issued by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Thank you to all who urged your U.S. representative to sign the discharge petition to...
Take action now: Protect parental rights and religious freedom in counseling
Your voice is needed by April 17! Last week, we wrote to alert you about a proposal to ban licensed professionals from providing reparative or “conversion” therapy to children. Reparative...
Victorious Day for the Unborn in Virginia
You Marched & Lives were saved! Virginia March for Life: Yesterday was a powerful day as close to 7,000 people descended upon the Capitol marching for the sanctity of every human life...
Virginia March for Life – Updates
March for Life less than a week away!! We cannot wait to see many of you for the first annual Virginia March for Life in less than a week on April 3rd! We are expecting a crowd of several...
Great News: Exciting new opportunities for pre-K children in VA
Education Improvement Scholarship program will now serve pre-K children! EXCITING news to report from Richmond! SB 1015, Senator Stanley and Delegate Landes, has been signed by the...
USCCB alert: urge Congress to protect religious liberty!
Please take action now! The following alert has been issued by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Congress will soon vote on H.R. 5, the Equality Act, sweeping legislation that would add...
Virginia March for Life – Exciting Updates
Powerful pro-life speakers coming to Richmond! We are thrilled to announce that the first ever Virginia March for Life will be welcoming Melissa Ohden, a survivor of a saline infusion abortion,...
USCCB/JFI Alert: Ask DHS to rescind "Remain in Mexico" policy
USCCB calls for action to protect asylum seekers, families Please take action now: Ask the Department of Homeland Security to rescind the "Remain in Mexico" policy and support asylum seekers...
Virginia March for Life – April 3rd – Mark your Calendar
March for the Unborn! We cannot be silent. We must stand together and speak the truth on behalf of those that cannot. Please join us for the first annual Virginia March for Life on April...
USCCB alert: Further action needed after Born Alive bill fails
Tell Senators Warner and Kaine you strongly disapprove of their votes against the bill Last night the US Senate failed to pass the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (S. 311) on...
Major pro-life provision included in state budget
Hyde Amendment on its way to Governor’s desk! The General Assembly session ended yesterday, with the House and Senate passing an agreed upon package of amendments to the state budget. In a...
Virginia bishops’ statement on Born Alive Act vote
Virginia Bishops’ Statement on U.S. Senate’s Failure to Pass the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act We are deeply dismayed and astounded that the U.S. Senate has failed to pass the...
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Upcoming Events
Couples Retreat
July 8, 2017, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, Sterling
Life Planning Seminar
Oct. 21, 2017, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Pastoral Center, Richmond