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How did your legislators vote in 2020 session?
Session far different than past years, new VCC resource reports sweeping changes and future threats During the two-month legislative session, nearly 1300 bills passed, some drastically altering...
Outcomes on legislation, stay tuned for more
Governor Northam signs abortion expansion legislation and bills that fail to protect religious liberty Last month and earlier this month, many of you acted on alerts we sent asking Governor Northam...
Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Governor’s Signature of Abortion Bills
Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Governor’s Signature of Abortion Bills Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington and Bishop Barry C. Knestout of the Diocese of...
Pray for our civic leaders during this time of crisis
Pray for our civic leaders during this time of crisis They need God’s guidance as they make far-reaching decisions that affect us all. Last evening, we joined nearly 3,000 fellow members of the...
This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly – Week 9
This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly – Week 9 The unusually high volume of bills remaining resulted in extra long floor sessions all week, sometimes extending well into the night...
This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 8
This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 8 The Virginia General Assembly is nearing the conclusion of its work for 2020, so this past week saw long hours spent debating bills in...
This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 7
This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 7 In these final weeks of session, the number of bills still being debated has narrowed, but the intensity of the debate surrounding some of...
This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 6
This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 6 Crossover Day was this past Tuesday, the Tuesday of Week 6 at the Virginia General Assembly. At this point in the session, all...
This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 5
This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 5 Week 5 at the Virginia General Assembly saw committees rushing to get their work done as the Crossover Day deadline looms next...
This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 4
This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 4 Week 4 at the Virginia General Assembly was a busy one as floor sessions had long agendas and House and Senate committees started to...
Virginia Bishops' Statement on Passage of Abortion Bills
Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Passage of Abortion Bills Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington and Bishop Barry C. Knestout of the Diocese of Richmond issued...
This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 3
This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 3 Today is the March for Life in Washington, DC, and we stand with all who are showing their solidarity with the cause of protecting the...
This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 2
This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 2 The session’s pace picked up this week with committees hearing and advancing bills and floor votes on a few highly publicized issues...
This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly-Week 1
This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly-Week 1 Session began Wednesday, with Democrats in control of both the Senate and the House for the first time in decades. The Senate organized quickly...
VCC releases key voter education resources
Bishops’ letter & VCC resource outline principles & issues as voters prepare for Nov. 5 elections On November 5, voters across Virginia will elect members to all 140 seats in the General...
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,...
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...
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...
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 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...
