Jeff Caruso · [email protected]

September 5, 2023 at 2:23 PM

Elections are coming, voter resources are here

Prepare and vote: Read bishops’ letterand other VCC resources In the coming weeks and months, voters will elect members to all 140 seats in the Virginia General Assembly, as well as other offices in…

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August 31, 2023 at 7:22 PM

USCCB Alert: Tell EEOC to leave abortion out of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Tell EEOC to leave abortion out ofPregnant Workers Fairness Act The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is twisting the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to promote abortion, the exac…

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August 15, 2023 at 5:57 PM

USCCB Alert: Tell Congress to fund WIC for all families in need

Tell Congress to fund WIC for all families in needAll families in need must have access to life-saving nutrition and health services. Act now on the USCCB alert to tell Congress to continue its long…

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August 7, 2023 at 6:39 PM

USCCB Alert: Safeguard children and help religious workers

Safeguard children and help religious workers Help protect vulnerable immigrant youth petitioning for humanitarian relief. Help ensure American communities can benefit from the contributions of immi…

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August 1, 2023 at 7:09 PM

USCCB Alert: Maintain critical food security programs

Maintain critical food security programs As Congress writes the 2023 Farm Bill, your help is needed. Please take action on the USCCB alert to ensure protection and funding of programs that are essen…

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July 26, 2023 at 8:22 PM

Reminder: Help register voters

Virginia Catholic Conference provides key voter registration template, encourages parishes to conduct drives This year in Virginia, Election Day is Tuesday, November 7. Voters will elect Virginia Ge…

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July 21, 2023 at 3:59 PM

USCCB Alert: Support evacuated Afghan families

USCCB Alert: Support evacuated Afghan familiesNearly two years since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, over 85% of those evacuated remain dependent on temporary protections, and the vast majorit…

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July 20, 2023 at 2:14 PM

Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Updated Model Policies for Public Schools

Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Updated Model Policies for Public Schools This week, the Virginia Department of Education released updated “Model Policies Ensuring Privacy, Digni…

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July 11, 2023 at 1:06 PM

Make your vote count: act now

Register to vote today to make your voice heard in NovemberOn November 7, voters will elect Virginia General Assembly candidates – and in some areas – “down-ballot” offices. All 100 seats in the Hou…

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June 15, 2023 at 3:28 PM

USCCB Alert: Urge Congress to support RESTORE Act

USCCB Alert: Urge Congress to support RESTORE Act Nothing should stand in the way of people having access to the food they need to live. The USCCB supports the RESTORE Act, …

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June 14, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Help register voters

Virginia Catholic Conference provides key voter registration template, encourages parishes to conduct drives Voter Registration DriveThis year in Virginia, Election Day is T…

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June 9, 2023 at 4:50 PM

USCCB Alert: Urge Congress to protect children online

Urge Congress to protect children onlineOnline child exploitation has increased exponentially in recent years, with destructive effects on young people, families and communities. Congress is conside…

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June 7, 2023 at 7:01 PM

New Resource: Customized VCC vote reports available to parishes upon request

Customized VCC vote reports availableto parishes upon request A new, customized resource for parishes is now available (upon the parish’s request) from the Virginia Catholic Conference! During the 2…

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May 8, 2023 at 9:48 PM

USCCB Alert: Urge your U.S. Representative to oppose extreme immigration bill

Urge your U.S. Representative tooppose extreme immigration billIn a matter of days, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on sweeping immigration legislation that would fundamentally…

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April 14, 2023 at 3:55 PM

USCCB Alert: Tell Congress to protect women and girls in sports

Tell Congress to protect women and girls in sports Next week, the U.S. House of Representatives will consider a bill that would protect women's and girls’ opportunities in sports by requiring federa…

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April 3, 2023 at 3:59 PM

How did your legislators vote in 2023 session?

View how your senator and delegate voted and how one Senate committee blocked four key pro-life bills During the 2023 Virginia General Assembly session (Jan. 11 – Feb. 25), your state senator and de…

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March 31, 2023 at 2:24 PM

USCCB Alert: HHS contraceptive mandate is back, comments needed

HHS contraceptive mandate is back, comments neededAfter more than a decade of legal fights, the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services (HHS) is proposing yet another new version of its “Contracep…

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March 28, 2023 at 3:24 PM

USCCB Alert: Stop Veterans Affairs rule providing taxpayer funded abortions on-demand

USCCB Alert: Stop Veterans Affairs rule providingtaxpayer funded abortions on-demand The U.S. Senate will be voting soon on whether to overturn a recent Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) rule that prov…

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March 23, 2023 at 4:58 PM

USCCB Alert: Protect religious freedom on college campuses

USCCB Alert: Protect religious freedom on college campusesYour advocacy is needed to preserve current regulations that provide commonsense protections for faith-based organizations on public college…

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March 3, 2023 at 5:50 PM

USCCB Alert: Stop Senate from eliminating pro-life protections

Stop Senate from eliminating pro-life protectionsThe U.S. Senate is expected to vote soon on a resolution that could impose abortion-on-demand nationwide without any limits, require taxpayer funding of abortion, put women’s o…

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March 2, 2023 at 9:56 PM

USCCB Alert: Strengthen conscience protections

Strengthen conscience protectionsThe U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services (HHS) has proposed new changes to regulations – known as the “Conscience Rule” – meant to protect conscience rights in health care. The USCCB supp…

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February 24, 2023 at 6:26 PM

Virginia General Assembly Update–Week 7

Virginia General Assembly Update–Week 7House of DelegatesThe 2023 session is scheduled to end tomorrow, but House and Senate budget negotiators have not reached an agreement on amendments to the sta…

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February 17, 2023 at 9:38 PM

Virginia General Assembly Update–Week 6

Virginia General Assembly Update–Week 6As the General Assembly session heads down the final stretch, this week was filled with decisive actions on numerous bills, including a number of VCC prioritie…

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February 10, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Virginia General Assembly Update–Week 5

Virginia General Assembly Update–Week 5Tuesday of this week was the “crossover” deadline for the 2023 General Assembly session. As a result, the only bills still alive are ones that have passed thei…

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February 3, 2023 at 6:03 PM

Virginia General Assembly Update–Week 4

Virginia General Assembly Update–Week 4 Advocates attending Defending Life DayDefending Life Day & Virginia March for Life: What a day! On Wednesday, Virginia Pro-Life Day drew thousands of people…

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January 27, 2023 at 6:12 PM

Virginia General Assembly Update–Week 3

Virginia General Assembly Update–Week 3Big Victory on Assisted Suicide: Yesterday a Senate committee defeated the assisted suicide bill by a 9-5 vote. To each of you who contacted your senator befor…

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January 25, 2023 at 7:07 PM

The Senate Education and Health Committee meets tomorrow! Make your voice heard on two vital issues!

The Senate Education and Health Committee meets tomorrow! Make your voice heard on abortion and assisted suicide. Tell your Senator to protect unborn children who can feel painCurrently, Virginia all…

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January 20, 2023 at 7:54 PM

Virginia General Assembly Update–Week 2

Virginia General Assembly Update–Week 2Today, so many are gathered in DC for the national March for Life. We join our prayers with all who are attending today!This morning in Richmond, life issues w…

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January 10, 2023 at 8:09 PM

USCCB Alert: Protect babies born alive after abortion

Please act nowTomorrow (Wednesday) the U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Please act now to tell your representative to vote “Yes…

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December 14, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Virginia Pro-Life Day February 1: Remember to register

Register now for Virginia Pro-Life Day on February 1st in Richmond!  Register today for Virginia Pro-Life Day on February 1st! Join us for a full day of advocacy, prayer and witn…

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November 30, 2022 at 6:20 PM

Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on the Passing of Congressman McEachin

Statement by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on thePassing of Congressman McEachinWe are saddened by the passing of U.S. Representative Donald McEachin and offer our condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. We join our prayers to theirs.…

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November 30, 2022 at 5:25 PM

Register today for Virginia Pro-Life Day

Join us on February 1st in Richmond!  Register today for Virginia Pro-Life Day on February 1st! Stand up for life and join us for a full day of advocacy, prayer and witness at the Virginia General Assembly! The day will begin with the second annual De…

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November 15, 2022 at 2:03 PM

USCCB alert: Oppose misnamed “Respect for Marriage Act”

Contact your U.S. senators now!The U.S. Senate is expected to consider soon the misnamed “Respect for Marriage Act” – a bill that would further undermine the truth of marriage and harm religious freed Contact your U.S. senators now!The U.S. Senate is expected to…

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November 10, 2022 at 5:05 PM

Register now for Virginia Pro-Life Day on Feb. 1

Join us for a full day of pro-life advocacy, prayer and witness for life on February 1st in Richmond! Sign up now to join us on February 1st for Virginia Pro-Life Day!Boldly stand up for life in post- Join us for a full day of pro-life advocacy, prayer and witne…

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November 7, 2022 at 4:21 PM

Vote tomorrow

Pray, form your consciences and vote tomorrow, November 8!Election Day is tomorrow, November 8. As a reminder, before you vote, we encourage you to read the Pre-Election Letter by Bishop Burbidge and Pray, form your consciences and vote tomorrow, November 8!Ele…

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October 27, 2022 at 7:57 PM

USCCB Alert: Urge Congress to support life-affirming policies

Join us in urging Congress to prioritize legislation that supports women, children and families!  As Catholics called to build a culture of life in a post-Roe world, join the USCCB in calling on Congr Join us in urging Congress to prioritize legislation that sup…

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October 26, 2022 at 9:16 PM

USCCB Alert: Urge Senate to pass anti-trafficking bill

Take action to stand with human trafficking survivors!Bipartisan legislation to combat the scourge of human trafficking passed the U.S. House of Representatives in July, but the Senate still needs to Take action to stand with human trafficking survivors!Biparti…

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October 25, 2022 at 2:54 PM

Take action today to protect children and parental rights.

Oct. 26 is the last day to submit comments in support of new pro-parent policies in public schoolsYour voice is needed today! What:  Support new pro-parent policies proposed by the Virginia Department Oct. 26 is the last day to submit comments in support of new …

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October 20, 2022 at 9:22 PM

Take action to protect children and parental rights.

Join the VCC in supporting pro-parent policies in public schools.  Your voice is needed! What:  Support new pro-parent policies proposed by the Virginia Department of Education.When: Comments must be Join the VCC in supporting pro-parent policies in public scho…

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October 17, 2022 at 2:19 PM

Last day to register

Register today so you can vote on November 8!Election Day is November 8. Early voting is well underway. If you are not registered to vote, TODAY is the last day to do so in order to participate in thi Register today so you can vote on November 8!Election Day is …

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October 13, 2022 at 1:02 PM

To vote, you need to be registered: act now

Register to vote today to make your voice heard on Nov. 8On November 8, Virginians will have the opportunity to elect candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives and – in some areas – “down-ballo Register to vote today to make your voice heard on Nov. 8On N…

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October 12, 2022 at 8:59 PM

ICYMI: Your voice is needed to support parental rights

If you have not already done so, submit comments in favor of new pro-parent policies in public schools.Your voice is needed!What:  Support new pro-parent policies proposed by the Virginia Department o If you have not already done so, submit comments in favor of …

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October 11, 2022 at 1:51 PM

USCCB Alert: Keep abortion on demand out of healthcare for veterans

Urge the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to protect life and keep abortion on demand out of their healthcare coverage – Deadline for comments is Tuesday, Oct. 11th!The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Urge the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to protect life …

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October 7, 2022 at 1:00 PM

USCCB Alert: Keep abortion on demand out of healthcare for veterans

Urge the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to protect life and keep abortion on demand out of their healthcare coverage – Deadline for comments is Tuesday, Oct. 11th!The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Urge the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to protect life …

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October 6, 2022 at 8:03 PM

Your voice is needed to support parental rights

Submit your comments now in favor of new pro-parent policies in public schools.Your voice is needed!What:  Support new pro-parent policies proposed by the Virginia Department of Education.When: Commen Submit your comments now in favor of new pro-parent policies …

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October 5, 2022 at 5:57 PM

Save the date: Come to Richmond Feb. 1 for full day of pro-life advocacy

Save the date: Come to Richmond Feb. 1 for full day of pro-life advocacyPregnant and need help? Click here to find pregnancy resources offered by our two dioceses.If you are not a member of the Confer Save the date: Come to Richmond Feb. 1 for full day of pro-li…

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September 28, 2022 at 10:52 PM

Reminder: USCCB Alert: Urge HHS to Do No Harm to Life and Liberty

Tell the federal government to protect Catholic health care ministries!The U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services (HHS) has proposed a rule which would seriously impede Catholic hospitals, clinics, ass  Tell the federal government to protect Catholic health c…

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September 23, 2022 at 4:50 PM

USCCB Alert: Urge HHS to Do No Harm to Life and Liberty

Tell the federal government to protect Catholic health care ministries!The U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services (HHS) has proposed a rule which would seriously impede Catholic hospitals, clinics, ass Tell the federal government to protect Catholic health ca…

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September 20, 2022 at 1:01 PM

USCCB Alert: Participate in National Migration Week by supporting Dreamers

Act now to urge Congress to create path to permanent legal status for 3.6 million Dreamers Discussing this week’s National Migration Week 2022, Bishop Mario Dorsonville, chairman of the USCCB’s Commit Act now to urge Congress to create path to permanent legal st…

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September 19, 2022 at 2:27 PM

Voter resources are here

Prayerfully prepare to vote: Read bishops’ letter and other VCC resourcesElection Day is November 8. Early voting begins later this week, on September 23. Virginia voters will choose representatives f Prayerfully prepare to vote: Read bishops’ letter and other V…

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