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February 4, 2022 at 10:36 PM

This Week at the 2022 General Assembly–Week 4

This Week at the 2022 General Assembly–Week 4The 2022 Virginia General Assembly has completed its fourth week of work. Since even-year sessions are 60 days long, the House and Senate are nearly halfwa This Week at the 2022 General Assembly–Week 4The 2022 Virgini…

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January 28, 2022 at 8:20 PM

This Week at the 2022 General Assembly–Week 3

This Week at the 2022 General Assembly–Week 3The 2022 Virginia General Assembly has completed its third week of work, and committees in both the House and Senate continue to plow through many bills we This Week at the 2022 General Assembly–Week 3The 2022 Virgini…

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January 25, 2022 at 3:01 PM

You marched, now advocate

Be a direct influence on your General Assembly members while they’re in Richmond - join us for Defending Life Day!We are inspired by so many who gathered for the 49th annual National March for Life la Be a direct influence on your General Assembly members while …

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January 21, 2022 at 6:36 PM

This Week at the 2022 Virginia General Assembly–Week 2

This Week at the 2022 Virginia General Assembly–Week 2Since last week’s update, big events have occurred here in Richmond and in our nation’s capital. Last Saturday, Glenn Youngkin, Winsome Sears and This Week at the 2022 Virginia General Assembly–Week 2Since l…

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January 14, 2022 at 6:13 PM

This Week at the 2022 Virginia General Assembly–Week 1

This Week at the 2022 Virginia General Assembly–Week 1The Virginia General Assembly gaveled in for its 2022 session on Wednesday. This year’s session will last for 60 days. As a result of the November This Week at the 2022 Virginia General Assembly–Week 1The Vir…

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January 6, 2022 at 4:47 PM

Defending Life Day - only one month away

Join us in Richmond for Defending Life Day on February 9th! In just one month, we look forward to welcoming you to a unique event – an event which brings together the pro-life voice of Virginia into t  Join us in Richmond for Defending Life Day on February 9th! …

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December 20, 2021 at 7:01 PM

USCCB Alert: Support families, fight child poverty

Ask Congress to extend expanded Child Tax Credit now!Urge Congress to extend the expanded Child Tax Credit to help families, especially those who need this support the most. Act now on the USCCB alert  Ask Congress to extend expanded Child Tax Credit now!Urge Co…

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December 20, 2021 at 4:48 PM

Defending Life Day: Learn More - Sign Up - Share

Sign up for Defending Life Day on February 9th! On February 9th, pro-life Virginians from across the Commonwealth will come together under one roof to advocate for the protection of human life. The fi Sign up for Defending Life Day on February 9th! On February 9…

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December 15, 2021 at 3:53 PM

Special Announcement: Introducing Defending Life Day

Join us in Richmond on February 9th, 2022 for our first ever Defending Life Day!Join us on February 9th to advocate for a pro-life Virginia!On this day, Virginians will come together in Richmond for p Join us in Richmond on February 9th, 2022 for our first ever …

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December 9, 2021 at 4:28 PM

Follow the Virginia Catholic Conference on Facebook, Twitter, and now Instagram

Get news on the 2022 Virginia General Assembly session right to your feedWith the 2022 session of the Virginia General Assembly set to convene next month, make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Get news on the 2022 Virginia General Assembly session right …

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December 8, 2021 at 3:26 PM

GOOD news: Commission rejects proposal to re-study assisted suicide

You made the difference Good news!  Yesterday, the Joint Commission on Health Care voted NOT to include assisted suicide as one of its study topics in 2022.  Thanks to your advocacy, the Commission ch You made the difference Good news!  Yesterday, the Joint Comm…

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December 3, 2021 at 4:35 PM

USCCB Alert: Don’t exclude Catholic schools

Act now to Urge Congress Not to Exclude Catholic Schools from Federal Child Care and Pre-K ProgramsCongress must ensure the faith-based community can participate in the Build Back Better Act’s child c Act now to Urge Congress Not to Exclude Catholic Schools from…

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November 30, 2021 at 10:16 PM

Watch and Pray for Dobbs on Wednesday

This Wednesday, December 1st at 10 AM the Supreme Court hears the biggest challenge to Roe v. Wade yet.  The Supreme Court will be hearing oral arguments this Wednesday, December 1st at 10 AM for Dobb This Wednesday, December 1st at 10 AM the Supreme Court hears…

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November 9, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Tell legislators assisted suicide is wrong for Virginia

With just a few clicks, send in comments opposing assisted suicideIf you have not already done so, click here to say NO to assisted suicide in Virginia. Background: In 2017, Virginia legislators asked With just a few clicks, send in comments opposing assisted su…

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November 2, 2021 at 2:11 PM

Today is Election Day

Vote today!Visit vacatholic.org for one final look at our voter resources. Be informed, pray and go vote!If you are not a member of the Conference's advocacy network, click here to receive regular Con Vote today!Visit vacatholic.org for one final look at our vot…

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October 27, 2021 at 6:08 PM

Listen to podcast, view resources and vote

Forming our consciences and voting is our sacred dutyDo Catholics have a responsibility to vote? Listen to our commentary on the Diocese of Arlington’s Searching for More podcast on this and other tim Forming our consciences and voting is our sacred dutyDo Catho…

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October 27, 2021 at 2:37 PM

Tell legislators assisted suicide is wrong for Virginia

With just a few clicks, send in comments opposing assisted suicideClick here to say NO to assisted suicide in Virginia. Background: In 2017, Virginia legislators asked for a study about whether assist With just a few clicks, send in comments opposing assisted su…

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October 22, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Video series: Watch part three now – The freedom to live our faith

Learn more about religious freedom and why standing up for this fundamental right is critical Debates right here in Virginia about whether individuals, churches, schools, hospitals and charities have Learn more about religious freedom and why standing up for th…

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October 20, 2021 at 2:35 PM

Video series: Watch part two now--The state of abortion in Virginia

Part 2 in video series describes looming threats, what’s at stake and what you can do to save lives Legislative threats to life loom here in Virginia and in Congress. Watch our new video, “The State o Part 2 in video series describes looming threats, what’s at s…

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October 18, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Video series: Watch part one now

View USCCB video on importance of Catholic participation in public life, stay tuned for VCC videos on life and liberty later this weekThis week we are featuring a 3-part video series on the importance View USCCB video on importance of Catholic participation in p…

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October 5, 2021 at 8:59 PM

Voter resources are here

Read the bishops’ letter and the candidate position comparisonsElection Day is November 2. To help you prepare, here are: A pre-election letter issued by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout (English)  Read the bishops’ letter and the candidate position comparis…

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September 30, 2021 at 2:42 PM

Voter resources coming soon

VCC to release key materials next week to help voters prepareElection Day is November 2. Early next week, we will release the following key voter resources in English and Spanish:A pre-election letter  VCC to release key materials next week to help voters prepar…

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September 29, 2021 at 4:13 PM

USCCB Alert: the most radical abortion bill ever

The bill to impose abortion on demand and ban pro-life state and local laws passed the House — Act now to stop it in Senate!Last Friday, the House passed the most radical abortion bill ever.  Act now  The bill to impose abortion on demand and ban pro-life state…

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September 23, 2021 at 2:34 PM

USCCB Alert: Help stop most extreme abortion bill yet

Congress about to vote on most radical abortion bill of all timeTomorrow the House of Representatives will vote on a bill that would impose abortion on demand and void all pro-life state laws— Act now Congress about to vote on most radical abortion bill of all t…

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September 17, 2021 at 5:38 PM

USCCB Alert: Help stop most extreme abortion bill yet

Congress about to vote on most radical abortion bill of all timeCongress is considering a bill that would impose abortion on demand and void all pro-life state laws — Act now to contact your Represent  Congress about to vote on most radical abortion bill of all …

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September 16, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Action needed now: Doctors should eliminate pain, not their patients.

Urge healthcare professionals to OPPOSE assisted suicide in new survey by the Medical Society of Virginia.The Medical Society of Virginia has circulated a new members-only survey on assisted suicide.   Urge healthcare professionals to OPPOSE assisted suicide in …

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September 3, 2021 at 5:11 PM

More action needed: Doctors should heal, NOT kill.

Urge healthcare professionals to OPPOSE assisted suicide in new survey by the Medical Society of VirginiaThe Medical Society of Virginia has circulated a new members-only survey on assisted suicide. T Urge healthcare professionals to OPPOSE assisted suicide in n…

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August 18, 2021 at 9:25 PM

Voter registration

Still time left to conduct drives, VCC resource provides key guidelines and tipsWe are so grateful for all the interest we are seeing in voter registration drives. As our prior alerts last month noted  Still time left to conduct drives, VCC resource provides key…

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August 9, 2021 at 6:33 PM

Action needed now: Doctors should eliminate pain, not their patients.

Urge healthcare professionals to OPPOSE assisted suicidein survey by the Medical Society of Virginia.As we noted earlier, The Medical Society of Virginia has circulated a survey on assisted suicide to  Urge healthcare professionals to OPPOSE assisted suicidein s…

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August 5, 2021 at 2:08 PM

USCCB Alert: We can still stop taxpayer-funded abortion

Taxpayer funding of abortion heading to SenateLast week, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to repeal the Hyde and Helms Amendments. If the Senate agrees with these repeals, your tax dollars woul Taxpayer funding of abortion heading to SenateLast week, the …

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August 3, 2021 at 4:25 PM

Action needed: Doctors should heal, NOT kill.

Urge healthcare professionals to OPPOSE assisted suicide in a survey by the Medical Society of Virginia.The Medical Society of Virginia has circulated a survey on assisted suicide to its physician and  Urge healthcare professionals to OPPOSE assisted suicide in …

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July 26, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Voter registration drives

Virginia Catholic Conference provides key voter registration resource, encourages parishes to conduct drives.One highly effective way for parishes to help voting-age members participate in the politic  Virginia Catholic Conference provides key voter registration…

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July 22, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Remember to visit our Save Hyde page and watch the new USCCB video

Congress is another step closer to forcing taxpayers to fund abortions: sign the petition, share our Save Hyde resource page and watch the video to learn more about how Hyde saves lives!The House Comm  Congress is another step closer to forcing taxpayers to fund…

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July 13, 2021 at 7:11 PM

USCCB Alert: Prioritize environment, poor and vulnerable in infrastructure package

Congress will begin considering legislation for our nation’s infrastructure and economic recovery plan – Urge them to prioritize the environment, the poor and the vulnerable in their plan!Act now on a Congress will begin considering legislation for our nation’s …

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July 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Check out VCC’s Save the Hyde Amendment page now

Visit our save Hyde resource page and discover how you can help stop Congress from pushing taxpayer-funded abortion!Congress is moving forward on paying for abortion with your tax dollars! Babies and  Visit our save Hyde resource page and discover how you can h…

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July 7, 2021 at 4:16 PM

Help register voters

Virginia Catholic Conference provides key voter registration resource, encourages parishes to conduct drivesThis year in Virginia, Election Day is Tuesday, November 2. Voters will elect a Governor, Li  Virginia Catholic Conference provides key voter registration…

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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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