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  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
May 15, 2020 at 1:51 PM

USCCB Alert: Catholic schools need your help!

Take action nowLet your voice be heard alongside the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) on behalf of Catholic school communities, which urgently need help in this time of uncertainty. Take ac Take action now   Let your voice be heard alongside the U.…
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
May 6, 2020 at 3:45 PM

How did your legislators vote in 2020 session?

Session far different than past years, new VCC resource reports sweeping changes and future threatsDuring the two-month legislative session, nearly 1300 bills passed, some drastically altering or even Session far different than past years, new VCC resource repo…
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 4:52 PM

USCCB Alert: Demand a COVID-19 Vaccine Free from Abortion

Call to ActionTake a stand alongside the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and other pro-life leaders to demand an ethical COVID-19 vaccine, free from any connection to abortion.Take action Call to Action   Take a stand alongside the U.S. Conference …
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
April 16, 2020 at 4:08 PM

Outcomes on legislation, stay tuned for more

Governor Northam signs abortion expansion legislation and bills that fail to protect religious libertyLast month and earlier this month, many of you acted on alerts we sent asking Governor Northam to Governor Northam signs abortion expansion legislation and bi…
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
April 11, 2020 at 5:52 PM

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 BillsBishop Michael F. Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington and Bishop Barry C. Knestout of the Diocese of Richmond Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Governor…
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
April 7, 2020 at 7:50 PM

Final call: Contact Governor on life and liberty

Urge Governor Northam to veto abortion expansion bill, amend bills that fail to protect religious libertyThis Holy Week, may God’s grace and peace be with you and your families. In the midst of these Urge Governor Northam to veto abortion expansion bill, amend…
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
March 24, 2020 at 6:09 PM

Pray for our civic leaders during this time of crisis

Pray for our civic leaders during this time of crisisThey 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 faith co Pray for our civic leaders during this time of crisis They n…
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
March 6, 2020 at 9:12 PM

This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly – Week 9

This Week at the 2020 Virginia GeneralAssembly – Week 9The unusually high volume of bills remaining resulted in extra long floor sessions all week, sometimes extending well into the night. With no agr This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly – Week 9   …
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
March 5, 2020 at 3:59 PM

You are invited to attend Virginia Vespers this evening!

You are invited to attend Virginia Vespersthis evening!Prayer provides the solid foundation for the advocacy we all do. As the Virginia General Assembly looks to close down its 2020 session in the nex You are invited to attend Virginia Vespers this evening!   …
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
March 4, 2020 at 9:18 PM

Reminder: Act now to protect religious liberty

Act now to protect religious libertyTomorrow, the Senate will vote on two bills that raise fundamental First Amendment concerns for religious organizations. Act Now on HB 1429! This bill would require Act now to protect religious liberty Tomorrow, the Senate w…
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
March 3, 2020 at 3:34 PM

Join us for Vespers this Thursday, March 5

You are invited to attend Virginia VespersThe 2020 Virginia General Assembly session ends this week! Thank you for taking action on our alerts over these past two months of session and for following o You are invited to attend Virginia Vespers   The 2020 Vir…
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 9:37 PM

This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 8

This Week at the 2020 VirginiaGeneral Assembly--Week 8The Virginia General Assembly is nearing the conclusion of its work for 2020, so this past week saw long hours spent debating bills in committee a This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 8   …
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
February 24, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Join us for Vespers on March 5

Please register now!There are only two weeks left for the 2020 Virginia General Assembly session! Thank you for taking action on our alerts over these seven weeks of session and for following our week Please register now!   There are only two weeks left for …
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
February 21, 2020 at 8:35 PM

This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 7

This Week at the 2020 Virginia GeneralAssembly--Week 7In these final weeks of session, the number of bills still being debated has narrowed, but the intensity of the debate surrounding some of the rem This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 7   …
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
February 17, 2020 at 3:24 PM

Register now: join VA bishops for prayer at Virginia Vespers

Pray with Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout for the needs of our state in the closing days of sessionVirginia Vespers: Evening Prayer for the CommonwealthRegister now to join our bishops March 5 for Pray with Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout for the needs …
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
February 14, 2020 at 8:19 PM

This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 6

This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 6Crossover Day was this past Tuesday, the Tuesday of Week 6 at the Virginia General Assembly. At this point in the session, all bills that haven’t This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 6   C…
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
February 12, 2020 at 6:29 PM

Tomorrow is the Virginia March for Life

Show our elected officials that Virginia is still a pro-life state!Come to Richmond tomorrow and join with pro-life Virginians of all faiths at the Virginia March for Life!  Here is a schedule of even Show our elected officials that Virginia is still a pro-life…
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
February 10, 2020 at 6:56 PM

USCCB Alert: Tell Congress the ERA hurts women + the unborn

USCCB Alert: Call to ActionThe Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was passed by Congress in 1972, with the stated purpose of enshrining equality between the sexes in our Constitution. However, it failed to USCCB Alert: Call to Action The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA…
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
February 10, 2020 at 5:06 PM

Last chance to sign up for Virginia March for Life

March for Life only a few days away!!We cannot wait to join thousands of pro-life Virginians for the second annual Virginia March for Life on February 13 … just days away! Please register here if you March for Life only a few days away!!   We cannot wait to…
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
February 7, 2020 at 8:34 PM

This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 5

This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 5Week 5 at the Virginia General Assembly saw committees rushing to get their work done as the Crossover Day deadline looms next Tuesday. After Tue   This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 5   …
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
January 31, 2020 at 9:16 PM

This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 4

This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 4Week 4 at the Virginia General Assembly was a busy one as floor sessions had long agendas and House and Senate committees started to weed out bil This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 4    …
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
January 29, 2020 at 10:58 PM

Virginia Bishops' Statement on Passage of Abortion Bills

Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Passage of Abortion BillsBishop Michael F. Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington and Bishop Barry C. Knestout of the Diocese of Richmond issued the f Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Passage …
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
January 24, 2020 at 10:26 PM

This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 3

This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 3Today is the March for Life in Washington, DC, and we stand with all who are showing their solidarity with the cause of protecting the unborn tod This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 3   …
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
January 17, 2020 at 8:01 PM

This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 2

This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 2The session’s pace picked up this week with committees hearing and advancing bills and floor votes on a few highly publicized issues. Here is a r This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly--Week 2   …
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
January 10, 2020 at 7:42 PM

This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly-Week 1

This Week at the 2020 Virginia GeneralAssembly-Week 1Session began Wednesday, with Democrats in control of both the Senate and the House for the first time in decades. The Senate organized quickly and This Week at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly-Week 1 Se…
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
December 19, 2019 at 8:52 PM

USCCB Alert: Doctors should heal, NOT kill. Tell Congress: ALL lives are valuable.

The following alert has been issued by the U.S. Conference of Catholic BishopsEvery suicide is a tragedy—whether the person is young or old, healthy or sick. But legalizing doctor-assisted suicide cre The following alert has been issued by the U.S. Conference of…
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
December 17, 2019 at 4:38 PM

Pro-life partners organize 2nd annual VA March for Life

Second Annual Virginia March for LifeThe Family Foundation, the Virginia Catholic Conference, and the Virginia Society for Human Life,Partnering to Speak Out Against Extreme Abortion Legislation, Poli Second Annual Virginia March for Life The Family Foundation…
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
December 10, 2019 at 4:49 PM

Take action now: Protect parental rights and stop government censorship in medical counseling

Your voice is needed; if you have not already done so, please stand up for parental rights!Unelected state regulators are again moving forward with their sweeping proposal to ban “conversion therapy” Your voice is needed; if you have not already done so, pleas…
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
December 5, 2019 at 4:10 PM

Take action now: Protect parental rights and stop government censorship in medical counseling

Your voice is needed;stand up for parental rights!Unelected state regulators are again moving forward with their sweeping proposal to ban “conversion therapy” with a vague and broadly worded “Guidance Your voice is needed; stand up for parental rights!   Une…
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
December 4, 2019 at 7:06 PM

Exciting communications opportunity, apply now

VCC seeking full-timeAssociate Director for CommunicationsAs many of you have seen already, the VCC is looking to add a full-time communications professional to our team. If you have experience in thi VCC seeking full-time Associate Director for Communications …
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
November 26, 2019 at 8:40 PM

USCCB Alert: Let Catholic Agencies Continue to Serve Vulnerable People

The following alert has been issued by the U.S. Conference of Catholic BishopsCatholic agencies provide important social services to vulnerable people and families, including in the areas of adoption The following alert has been issued by the U.S. Conference o…
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
November 13, 2019 at 3:55 PM

Save the date for Virginia Vespers 2020

Join us at fifth annual Virginia Vespers to offer prayers for the CommonwealthPlease mark your calendars now for Thursday, March 5, 2020, as the Virginia Catholic Conference once again presents a spec Join us at fifth annual Virginia Vespers to offer prayers fo…
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
November 5, 2019 at 2:00 PM

Remember to vote today

Read VCC resources, pray and vote with a well formed conscience!Today is Election Day. Voters across Virginia will elect members to all 140 General Assembly seats. Please be sure to vote today! And be Read VCC resources, pray and vote with a well formed conscie…
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
October 30, 2019 at 4:01 PM

Save the date - Feb 13, 2020 VA March for Life

Pray, advocate and witness for life!Earlier this year, nearly 7,000 people joined us for the first annual Virginia March for Life in Richmond. We are thankful so many of you attended and are pleased t Pray, advocate and witness for life!   Earlier this year,…
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
September 23, 2019 at 9:33 PM

VCC releases key voter education resources

Bishops’ letter & VCC resource outline principles & issuesas voters prepare for Nov. 5 electionsOn November 5, voters across Virginia will elect members to all 140 seats in the General Assembly – 40 i   Bishops’ letter & VCC resource outline principl…
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
September 18, 2019 at 5:57 PM

EVENT Reminder: VA in Jeopardy – Calling all Faithful Citizens

Event  –  Virginia in Jeopardy: What’s at stake for the Commonwealth and you!2019 was a year of radical legislative proposals in Virginia: Extreme abortion bills, attempts to legalize assisted suicide Event  –  Virginia in Jeopardy: What’s at stake for the Comm…
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
September 16, 2019 at 3:14 PM

USCCB Alert: Protect Refugee Resettlement

The following alert has been issued by the U.S.Conference of Catholic Bishops Protect Refugee ResettlementACT NOW and send a Message to the President and to CongressAs September 30, 2019, (the end of The following alert has been issued by the U.S. Conferen…
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
September 12, 2019 at 7:51 PM

USCCB Alert: Share powerful Born-Alive stories and tell Congress to vote!

The following alert has been issued by the U.S. Conference of Catholic BishopsThe House Democrat Majority refuses to allow a vote on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, or even an offici The following alert has been issued by the U.S. Conference o…
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
August 7, 2019 at 3:39 PM

Reminder alert: Act today to protect parental rights

Your voice is needed; stand up forparental rights!Your comments to defend parental rights are needed today, (August 7). If you have not already done so, please post them by 11:59 pm.Unelected state re Your voice is needed; stand up for parental rights!   You…
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August 3, 2019 at 7:19 PM

Your visit to NYSCATHOLIC's Action Center

You have received this email because you entered your contact information on NYSCATHOLIC's Action Center. To view more details and a history of your activities on this site, please click the link below:https://www.votervoice.net/NYSCATHOLIC/Activities?id=-4W_srs96VvfODhLYI6MBKh6hmR9f3qtufPmFkuF-xY…
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
July 31, 2019 at 2:53 PM

USCCB Alert: TAKE ACTION: Let doctors practice medicine, not abortion!

The following alert has been issued by the U.S. Conference of Catholic BishopsDo you think that doctors should be forced to perform abortions or “gender transition” procedures against their beliefs? O   The following alert has been issued by the U.S. Conference …
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
July 29, 2019 at 3:16 PM

Help register voters

Virginia Catholic Conference provides key voterregistration resource, encourages parishes to conduct drivesIn an era when more people worldwide are gaining the right to vote, many Americans are not ex Virginia Catholic Conference provides key voter registration…
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
July 26, 2019 at 4:02 PM

Take action now: Protect parental rights and stop censorship in counseling

Your voice is needed; stand up forparental rights!Unelected state regulators are going forward with their sweeping proposal to ban, for minors, “any practice or treatment that seeks to change an indiv Your voice is needed; stand up for parental rights!   Une…
  Jeff Caruso · [email protected]
July 10, 2019 at 2:52 PM

Deadline to comment today -Act Now- Abortion Facility Regs back on the table

Preserve Vital Health and Safety Regulations for Virginia WomenIf you have not already submitted public comments, please act now!We are again faced with efforts being undertaken to weaken the regulati   Preserve Vital Health and Safety Regulations for Virginia W…
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July 9, 2019 at 11:10 PM

Your visit to Catholic Charities USA's Action Center

You have received this email because you entered your contact information on Catholic Charities USA's Action Center. To view more details and a history of your activities on this site, please click the link below:https://www.votervoice.net/CCUSA/Activities?id=3BT-OKqObyvBQ3joN4QNUtyg4XwEHR2YeiLu1O…
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July 9, 2019 at 11:08 PM

Your visit to Virginia Catholic Conference's Action Center

Thank you for joining the Virginia Catholic Conference advocacy network. You will now receive email action alerts and updates from the Conference about public policy issues facing Virginia and our nation. When you receive these alerts we hope you will take a few minutes to act on issues that are i…