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A “virtually new take” on public testimony

A “virtually new take” on public testimony

by Julia Szabuniewicz | Apr 28, 2021 | Faithful citizenship, From the Tiber to the James

You might say that here in Richmond there was a “virtually new take” on the legislative process, unique in our legislature’s 401-year history.  Regrettably and to our dismay, there were indeed more than a few times when voices literally went unheard.

Following our Pope on his historic U.S. visit – along with millions of others

by admin | Sep 30, 2015 | From the Tiber to the James, Uncategorized

Last week, the world was fixed on Pope Francis as the Holy Father made his historic Apostolic Journey to the United States.  Everywhere Francis was greeted by jubilant crowds of all nationalities, races, traditions and ages.  Happily, in addition to the thousands of...

Bishops express ‘deep disappointment’ in Supreme Court ruling, vow to continue advocating truth about marriage

by admin | Oct 7, 2014 | Catholic social teaching, Marriage and family

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to take up appeals from five states whose marriage laws have been overturned by U.S. Circuit Courts in the 4th, 7th, and 10th districts.  The High Court’s decision not to decide—at least for now—represents a serious setback in...

Bishops Will Defend Marriage, Even When Attorney General Won’t

by admin | Jan 23, 2014 | From the Tiber to the James, Uncategorized

Today marked a sad day for the institution of marriage, the rule of law and the Commonwealth of Virginia as Attorney General Mark Herring announced his decision not to defend Virginia’s constitutional amendment protecting marriage as a union between one man and one...

After marriage decisions, we must remain vigilant against state and local usurpations of marriage laws

by admin | Sep 4, 2013 | Catholic social teaching, Faithful citizenship, From the Tiber to the James, Marriage and family, Uncategorized

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...
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