Jeff Caruso · [email protected]

June 29, 2021 at 4:22 PM

USCCB Alert: House Committee begins considering taxpayer funded abortions

House Appropriators begin repealing federal policies preventing taxpayer funding of abortion — Act now to contact your Representatives!This week, the House Committee on Appropriations will mark-up app  House Appropriators begin repealing federal policies prevent…

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June 18, 2021 at 7:17 PM

USCCB Statement: Supreme Court Decision Protects Freedom to Serve

Bishop Chairmen Welcome Supreme Court Decision Protecting Freedom to ServeWASHINGTON - Three chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) responded to yesterday’s decision by the Suprem  Bishop Chairmen Welcome Supreme Court Decision Protecting Fr…

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June 10, 2021 at 4:50 PM

USCCB Action Alert: Senate voting soon on Equality Act

Urge your Senator to oppose the Equality Act!Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. The Equality Act (HR 5), which passed the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this year and is  Urge your Senator to oppose the Equality Act! Everyone deser…

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June 2, 2021 at 4:40 PM

USCCB Alert: Help stop President Biden’s budget proposal to eliminate Hyde

President Biden’s budget proposes forcing taxpayers to fund abortion on demand!Last Friday, President Biden released his Fiscal Year 2022 budget in which he proposes to eliminate the Hyde Amendment an President Biden’s budget proposes forcing taxpayers to fund a…

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May 11, 2021 at 8:53 PM

USCCB Alert: Stop your tax dollars from paying for abortion

Urge your members of Congress to keep the Hyde Amendment!A serious effort is underway in Congress to get rid of the Hyde Amendment and related policies.  Act now on a USCCB action alert to tell your m Urge your members of Congress to keep the Hyde Amendment!A se…

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May 6, 2021 at 3:33 PM

Attend USCCB webinar to stop taxpayer-funded abortion

Webinar: Stop Taxpayer-Funded AbortionWednesday, May 12 at 2:00 pm (EDT)Powerful government officials are trying to force you to pay for abortion. Register now for next week’s USCCB webinar and learn Webinar: Stop Taxpayer-Funded AbortionWednesday, May 12 at 2:00 pm (EDT)Powerful governmen…

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May 5, 2021 at 2:32 PM

USCCB Action Alert: Submit comment now to keep abortion out of family planning

Tell HHS to keep abortion out of the family planning program! A rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) would reintegrate abortion into the pre-pregnancy family plannin  Tell HHS to keep abortion out of the family planning program…

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May 3, 2021 at 5:03 PM

Reminder: Check out our post-session materials

VCC vote report & blog post tell of consequential outcomes & opportunities for public input deniedLast week, we shared two pieces that tell the story of our work during the 2021 Virginia General Assem  VCC vote report & blog post tell of consequentia…

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April 28, 2021 at 7:18 PM

Read the Blog: A virtually new take on public testimony

A “virtually new take” on public testimonyYou 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 an  A “virtually new take” on public testimonyYou might say that…

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April 26, 2021 at 3:05 PM

How did your legislators vote in 2021 session?

Pandemic-altered 2021 General Assembly session focused on fewer bills, still yielded far-reaching outcomesThis General Assembly session (Jan. 13 – March 1) was unique, with strict bill filing caps and Pandemic-altered 2021 General Assembly session focused on few…

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April 12, 2021 at 3:16 PM

USCCB Action Alert: Act now to Stop Infanticide

Urgent Action Needed to Stop Infanticide!The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 619) has again been introduced in Congress to protect babies from infanticide. Infants who are born aliv Urgent Action Needed to Stop Infanticide!The Born-Alive Abort…

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April 6, 2021 at 9:41 PM

Tell legislators: Don’t exacerbate Virginia’s health challenges

Tell legislators: Don’t exacerbate Virginia’s health challengesRead the Blog Post here.If you are not a member of the Conference's advocacy network, click here to receive regular Conference email aler  Tell legislators: Don’t exacerbate Virginia’s health challen…

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March 24, 2021 at 7:02 PM

Statement by Bishop Burbidge & Bishop Knestout on VA Death Penalty Abolition

Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Governor Northam’s Signature of Legislation Abolishing Virginia’s Death PenaltyBishop Michael F. Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington and Bishop Bar  Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Governor Nort…

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March 22, 2021 at 4:20 PM

Attend webinar tonight to learn what Equality Act means for Catholics

Register now and tune in tonight!Please attend a national live webinar TONIGHT at 8 pm to learn more about what the Equality Act means for Catholics and to engage grassroots action against it. Registe  Register now and tune in tonight! Please attend a national live w…

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March 19, 2021 at 7:49 PM

Equality act reminder alert and webinar

Take action to oppose Equality Act, and then attend webinar Monday night to learn more!Yesterday, you received a USCCB alert urging you to contact your Senators in opposition to the Equality Act. Plea Take action to oppose Equality Act, and then attend webinar Monday…

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March 18, 2021 at 6:26 PM

USCCB Action Alert: Equality Act has passed House – Urge your Senators to oppose it

Tell your Senators to oppose the Equality Act!Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. The Equality Act (HR 5), which has now passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is being act  Tell your Senators to oppose the Equality Act!Everyone deserves t…

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March 16, 2021 at 3:17 PM

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

Urgent action needed now!The 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 be  Urgent action needed now!The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) wa…

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March 12, 2021 at 6:04 PM

Statement by Bishop Burbidge & Bishop Knestout on Gov. Northam’s Signature of Abortion Legislation

Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Governor Northam’s Signature of Abortion Expansion LegislationBishop Michael F. Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington and Bishop Barry C. Knestout of  Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Governor…

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February 26, 2021 at 8:57 PM

End of 2021 Virginia General Assembly Session Summary

End of Session SummaryWithin the next few days, the 2021 Virginia General Assembly session is expected to end. Thank you to everyone who acted on our many alerts over this fast-paced session. Regardle   End of Session Summary   Within the next few days, the 2…

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February 25, 2021 at 10:06 PM

USCCB Action Alert: Tell Congress to block taxpayer funded abortions

Urgent action needed now!The U.S. House of Representatives will vote as soon as tomorrow (Friday) on a new COVID relief bill, called the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (HR 1319) that addresses the n Urgent action needed now!     The U.S. House of Representat…

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February 23, 2021 at 5:12 PM

USCCB Alert: Urge Congress to Oppose the Equality Act

Take action now!Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. The Equality Act (HR 5) in many ways does the opposite and needs to be opposed. Instead of respecting differences in beliefs, Take action now! Everyone deserves to be treated with respe…

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February 12, 2021 at 10:22 PM

This Week at the 2021 Virginia General Assembly--Week 5

                                                           This Week at the 2021 Virginia General Assembly--Week 5This week began the second half of session. Virginia Catholic Conference advocacy this                                                             T…

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February 5, 2021 at 10:29 PM

This Week at the 2021 Virginia General Assembly--Week 4

This Week at the 2021 Virginia General Assembly--Week 4Today marks “crossover” at the General Assembly. After today, each chamber can only consider bills passed by the other chamber, except for the bu This Week at the 2021 Virginia General Assembly--Week 4   …

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February 5, 2021 at 5:47 PM

Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Passage of Death Penalty Abolition Legislation

Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Passage of Death Penalty Abolition LegislationBishop Michael F. Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington and Bishop Barry C. Knestout of the Diocese of   Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Passage…

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January 29, 2021 at 9:42 PM

This Week at the 2021 Virginia General Assembly--Week 3

This Week at the 2021 Virginia General Assembly--Week 3Deliberating during the middle point of a constantly accelerating 30-day session, the Virginia General Assembly considered bills of critical conc This Week at the 2021 Virginia General Assembly--Week 3   …

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January 26, 2021 at 11:16 PM

Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on VA House of Delegates Passage of Abortion Expans

Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Virginia House of Delegates Passage of Abortion Expansion LegislationBishop Michael F. Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington and Bishop Barry C. Knes   Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Virgini…

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January 22, 2021 at 9:49 PM

This Week at the 2021 Virginia General Assembly--Week 2

This Week at the 2021 VirginiaGeneral Assembly--Week 2Deliberating during a 30-day session, the Virginia General Assembly is accelerating its consideration of bills, include some of top priority conce This Week at the 2021 Virginia General Assembly--Week 2   D…

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January 22, 2021 at 7:51 PM

Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Virginia Senate Passage of Abortion Expansion Le

Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Virginia Senate Passage of Abortion Expansion LegislationBishop Michael F. Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington and Bishop Barry C. Knestout of the   Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Virgini…

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January 15, 2021 at 8:16 PM

This Week at the 2021 Virginia General Assembly--Week 1

This Week at the 2021 Virginia GeneralAssembly--Week 1The Virginia General Assembly gaveled in on Wednesday to start its 2021 session. The session has already accelerated quickly. Like everything else This Week at the 2021 Virginia General Assembly--Week 1   …

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January 8, 2021 at 5:14 PM

Oppose transgender regulations proposed by VA Department of Education

Model policies disregard role of parentsYour input is needed! What:  Oppose transgender policies proposed by the Virginia Department of Education. When:  Comments must be posted online no later than 1 Model policies disregard role of parents   Your input is …

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December 17, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Don't let Virginia go to pot

Don't let Virginia go to potPlease read the blog post here.If you are not a member of the Conference's advocacy network, click here to receive regular Conference email alerts and updates. Please like Don't let Virginia go to pot   Please read the blog post …

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November 30, 2020 at 11:23 PM

Capping off National Adoption Month

Catholic Charities continues to cultivateloving homes for childrenToday is the last day of National Adoption Month, and the signs of transition are all around us. Yesterday marked the transition in ou Catholic Charities continues to cultivate loving homes for c…

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November 3, 2020 at 1:55 PM

Vote today

Read VCC resources, pray and vote with a well formed conscience!Today is Election Day! Please vote if you have not already done so. Before heading to your polling location, check out these resources:A Read VCC resources, pray and vote with a well formed conscie…

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October 8, 2020 at 3:28 PM

Register to vote today to meet the Oct. 13 deadline

Voter registration closes Oct. 13; register todayElection Day is Nov. 3. To vote on or before Election Day for President, U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative and local offices you must register to vote Voter registration closes Oct. 13; register today Elect…

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September 22, 2020 at 2:42 PM

USCCB Alert: ACT NOW to help stop mail-order abortion

Urgent: Take action now!Protect mothers and babies from chemical abortions by urging your Senators and Representative to support the Support and Value Expectant (SAVE) Moms & Babies Act.  This vital l Urgent: Take action now!   Protect mothers and babies…

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September 15, 2020 at 4:01 PM

VCC releases voter education resources

Bishops’ letter and Presidential candidate comparison issued to help voters prepare for Nov. 3November 3 is Election Day. To help you prepare for these critical decisions, two vital resources are now Bishops’ letter and Presidential candidate comparison issued…

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August 5, 2020 at 4:06 PM

USCCB Alert: Your voice is crucial this week!

Contact your U.S. Senators now to help families in need!Congressional leaders are in the final days of negotiations on a COVID-19 relief bill. Take action on a U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops aler Contact your U.S. Senators now to help families in need!   C…

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July 27, 2020 at 3:10 PM

Action Alert: Tell Congress to Support School Choice Now

Contact Congress now!With the U.S. Senate in session for only two more weeks before the August recess, the countdown is on to negotiate and finalize the next COVID-19 emergency relief bill – and the t Contact Congress now!   With the U.S. Senate in session fo…

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July 20, 2020 at 4:15 PM

To make your vote count: act now.

Act now to make your vote countPlanning now how to cast your ballot will save you time and spare you from hassle in November.When Virginians head to the polls on Nov. 3, some may be in for a surprise Act now to make your vote count   Planning now how to cast…

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July 15, 2020 at 8:50 PM

USCCB calls for action to stop federal executions.

‘To oppose the death penalty is not to be “soft on crime.” Rather, it is to be strong on the dignity of life.’The alert linked here has been issued by the Department of Justice, Peace & Human Developm ‘To oppose the death penalty is not to be “soft on crime…

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July 14, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Make your vote count: act today.

Register to vote now to ensure your ballot is counted on Election DayEarlier this month, we wrote to recommend that you register to vote or update your registration soon to be fully prepared for Elect Register to vote now to ensure your ballot is counted on Ele…

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July 13, 2020 at 9:31 PM

USCCB Alert: Act now to help save Catholic schools

Please take action today!As COVID-19 brings more uncertainty as we approach a new school year, it is vital that our leaders support the students, teachers and communities that make up our Catholic sch Please take action today!   As COVID-19 brings more uncer…

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July 8, 2020 at 4:06 PM

USCCB Chairmen Welcome Supreme Court Decision Preserving the Religious Liberty of Little Sisters

USCCB Chairmen Welcome Supreme Court Decision Preserving the Religious Liberty of Little SistersWASHINGTON – The Little Sisters of the Poor recently went to the Supreme Court of the United States agai USCCB Chairmen Welcome Supreme Court Decision Preserving the…

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July 8, 2020 at 3:49 PM

USCCB Chairmen Praise Supreme Court Decision Recognizing Right of Church to Choose Its Own Leaders

USCCB Chairmen Praise Supreme Court Decision Recognizing the Right of the Church to Choose Its Own LeadersWASHINGTON –The Supreme Court of the United States has issued its decision in the consolidated USCCB Chairmen Praise Supreme Court Decision Recognizing the…

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June 30, 2020 at 4:05 PM

USCCB Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision in Blaine Amendment Case

U.S. Bishops’ Religious Liberty and Catholic Education Chairmen Grateful for Supreme Court’s Decision in Blaine Amendment CaseWASHINGTON – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its deci U.S. Bishops’ Religious Liberty and Catholic Education Chair…

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June 30, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Make your vote count: act now.

Register to vote today to make your voice heard in November.On November 3rd, Virginians will have the opportunity to elect candidates for President, U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives – and Register to vote today to make your voice heard in November.…

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June 29, 2020 at 7:08 PM

USCCB Statement: Catholic Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman's Statement on Supreme Court Decision

Catholic Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Says Supreme Court Decision Continues Cruel Precedent of PrioritizingAbortion Business Interests Over Women’s Health and SafetyWASHINGTON– Today, the Supreme Court   Catholic Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Says Supreme Court Deci…

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June 23, 2020 at 6:16 PM

USCCB Alert: Ask your U.S. Senators to support the Dream Act of 2019 (S. 874)

USCCB calls for action to protect childhood immigrants, others with temporary protected status.The alert linked here has been issued bythe U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.Please stand with the USC USCCB calls for action to protect childhood immigrants, othe…

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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.…

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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…

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