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From the Tiber to the James
Taking the Catholic faith from the pew to the public square – a Virginia Catholic Conference blog with special guest posts.
After marriage decisions, we must remain vigilant against state and local usurpations of marriage laws
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...
On Labor Day, remember the dignity of work
For many of us, Labor Day marks the end of summer. Vacations have come and gone, and school children begin a new school year. Historically, however, Labor Day – established in 1894 – was meant to celebrate the economic and social contributions of workers and their...
The Catholic position on the death penalty honors victims and protects human dignity
The death penalty is a topic of intense and emotional debate in America. In our efforts to seek justice for victims and their families, it is common to view the death penalty as an appropriate punishment for violent crime. Many who oppose the death penalty are...
Where do they stand on the issues? Conference’s ongoing candidate survey will offer some clues
It’s that time of year again! Before we know it, Virginians will head to the polls to elect statewide leaders—Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General—as well as Delegates to represent them in Richmond. In our culture of heated political mudslinging,...
Virginia offers donors chance to help students get education that’s right for them
As summer draws to a close, Catholic schools across the Commonwealth are being eagerly prepared for a new school year. For some students who are able to attend Catholic schools for the first time – thanks to the Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits...
They’ve served their time. Now let’s invite them back to the table
Americans cherish our tradition of participating in civic life through voting. Each election year, we debate with our families, friends and neighbors about the issues we face, and why we support or oppose certain candidates. The right to vote is woven into our...
Despite media narrative, states see serious pro-life momentum
“States continue the ‘War on Women’!” “States turn back clock to 1950s” These are just some examples of the over-the-top media narratives that are circulating on TV and in the blogosphere these days. Given the media hysteria surrounding any restrictions or...
Us, Church or Government: Who is our brother’s keeper?
Last week’s blog reminded us that we are our brother’s keeper. Drawing on God’s question to Cain in Genesis, “where is your brother?” John Paul II, in his encyclical Sollicitudo rei Socialis, uses the principle of solidarity—a firm and persevering determination to...
Solidarity: We are our brother’s keeper
We encounter them when we walk down the streets of Richmond or Arlington or Virginia Beach, or get off interstate exit ramps: homeless people pleading for loose change or a couple dollar bills to get something to eat. The sight may be so common we’ve gotten good...
For true marriage, a tragic decision by the Supreme Court
Yesterday was a “tragic day for marriage and our nation.” So said Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the USCCB, and Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco, chair of the U.S. bishops Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage. “The...
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