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News & Events
Early voting begins today
Prepare to vote by visiting VCC Election Resource HubEarly voting begins today! Now through Election Day on November 7, voters will decide who will represent them in the state Senate and House of...
Elections are coming, voter resources are here
Prepare and vote: Read bishops’ letter and other VCC resources In the coming weeks and months, voters will elect members to all 140 seats in the Virginia General Assembly, as well as other...
Reminder: Help register voters
Virginia Catholic Conference provides key voter registration template, encourages parishes to conduct drives This year in Virginia, Election Day is Tuesday, November 7. Voters will elect...
Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Updated Model Policies for Public Schools
Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Updated Model Policies for Public SchoolsThis week, the Virginia Department of Education released updated “Model Policies Ensuring Privacy,...
Make your vote count: act now
Register to vote today to make your voice heard in November On November 7, voters will elect Virginia General Assembly candidates – and in some areas – “down-ballot” offices. All 100 seats in...
Help register voters
Virginia Catholic Conference provides key voter registration template,encourages parishes to conduct drivesThis year in Virginia, Election Day is Tuesday, November 7. Voters will elect Virginia...
New Resource: Customized VCC vote reports available to parishes upon request
Customized VCC vote reports available to parishes upon request A new, customized resource for parishes is now available (upon the parish’s request) from the Virginia Catholic...
How did your legislators vote in 2023 session?
View how your senator and delegate voted and how one Senate committee blocked four key pro-life bills During the 2023 Virginia General Assembly session (Jan. 11 – Feb. 25), your state...
Virginia General Assembly Update–Week 7
Virginia General Assembly Update–Week 7 The 2023 session is scheduled to end tomorrow, but House and Senate budget negotiators have not reached an agreement on amendments to the state...
Virginia General Assembly Update–Week 6
Virginia General Assembly Update–Week 6 As the General Assembly session heads down the final stretch, this week was filled with decisive actions on numerous bills, including a number of VCC...
Virginia General Assembly Update–Week 5
Virginia General Assembly Update–Week 5Tuesday of this week was the “crossover” deadline for the 2023 General Assembly session. As a result, the only bills still alive are ones that have passed their...
Virginia General Assembly Update–Week 4
Virginia General Assembly Update–Week 4Advocates attending Defending Life DayDefending Life Day & Virginia March for Life: What a day! On Wednesday, Virginia Pro-Life Day drew thousands of people...
Virginia General Assembly Update–Week 3
Virginia General Assembly Update–Week 3 Big Victory on Assisted Suicide: Yesterday a Senate committee defeated the assisted suicide bill by a 9-5 vote. To each of you who contacted your senator...
Virginia General Assembly Update–Week 2
Virginia General Assembly Update–Week 2Today, so many are gathered in DC for the national March for Life. We join our prayers with all who are attending today!This morning in Richmond, life issues...
Register today for Virginia Pro-Life Day
Join us on February 1st in Richmond! Register today for Virginia Pro-Life Day on February 1st! Stand up for life and join us for a full day of advocacy, prayer and witness at the...
Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on the Passing of Congressman McEachin
Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on the Passing of Congressman McEachin We are saddened by the passing of U.S. Representative Donald McEachin and offer our condolences to his...
Register now for Virginia Pro-Life Day on Feb. 1
Join us for a full day of pro-life advocacy, prayer and witness for life on February 1st in Richmond! Sign up now to join us on February 1st for Virginia Pro-Life Day!Boldly stand up for life in...
Vote tomorrow
Pray, form your consciences and vote tomorrow, November 8!Election Day is tomorrow, November 8. As a reminder, before you vote, we encourage you to read the Pre-Election Letter by Bishop Burbidge and...
Last day to register
Register today so you can vote on November 8!Election Day is November 8. Early voting is well underway. If you are not registered to vote, TODAY is the last day to do so in order to participate in...
To vote, you need to be registered: act now
Register to vote today to make your voice heard on Nov. 8.On November 8, Virginians will have the opportunity to elect candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives and – in some areas –...
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