Jeff Caruso · [email protected]

February 16, 2024 at 7:49 PM

Virginia General Assembly Update – Week 6

Virginia General Assembly Update – Week 6The Feb. 13 crossover deadline has come and gone. We are glad to see legislation advancing that would make prescription drugs more affordable, place clear li…

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February 9, 2024 at 8:28 PM

Virginia General Assembly Update – Week 5

Virginia General Assembly Update – Week 5The House and Senate are racing to complete work on their respective bills by the Feb. 13 crossover deadline. After that date, with the exception of the budg…

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February 8, 2024 at 4:10 PM

Urgent action needed: Assisted suicide bills headed to floor of both chambers

Urgent action needed: Assisted suicide billsheaded to floor of both chambersWe will provide a more comprehensive rundown on issues in our weekly update tomorrow, but today we urgently renew our call…

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February 5, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Statement and Call to Action by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Assisted Suicide Legislation

Statement and Call to Action by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout on Assisted Suicide LegislationLegislation to legalize physician assisted suicide is moving rapidly in this year’s Virginia Genera…

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February 2, 2024 at 7:36 PM

Virginia General Assembly Update – Week 4

Virginia General Assembly Update – Week 4Many bills advanced this week. While some bills we support are moving forward, there was also alarming movement on four big threats.Assisted suicide: Two bil…

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January 26, 2024 at 8:05 PM

Virginia General Assembly Update – Week 3

Virginia General Assembly Update – Week 3In this third week of the Virginia General Assembly session, bill hearings continued at a rapid pace and sometimes went late into the evening. We testified o…

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January 19, 2024 at 6:28 PM

Virginia General Assembly Update – Week 2

Virginia General Assembly Update – Week 2Here in Richmond, we stand in prayer and solidarity with all those participating in the National March for Life in DC today!Bill hearings picked up speed con…

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January 12, 2024 at 7:49 PM

Virginia General Assembly Update – Week 1

Virginia General Assembly Update – Week 1The 2024 General Assembly session began this Wednesday, January 10. Already, well over 2,000 bills and resolutions have been introduced. Legislators still ha…

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January 4, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Sign up to Receive Timely Text Messages

Opt in nowThank you for your valued participation in our email advocacy network! As we head into the 2024 legislative session, we are now offering an additional way for you to receive our alerts. If…

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December 14, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Save the Date for Virginia Pro-Life Day - February 21st, 2024

To learn more, visit vaprolifeday.org and sign up for email alerts! Stay tuned for more information soon!~~Pregnant and need help? Click here to find pregnancy resources offered by our two dioceses.…

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November 30, 2023 at 8:26 PM

USCCB Alert: Help families in need without harming pregnancy help centers!

Help families in need without harming pregnancy help centers!The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has proposed a new regulation about the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families …

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November 13, 2023 at 5:28 PM

Save the Date for Virginia Pro-Life Day - February 21st, 2024

 To learn more, visit vaprolifeday.org and sign up for email alerts! Stay tuned for more information soon!Pregnant and need help? Click here to find pregnancy resources offered by our two dioceses.I…

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November 7, 2023 at 2:15 PM

Vote today

Take a final look at our Election Resource Hub, then go vote!Election Day is today, November 7. Visit the VCC Election Resource Hub one last time. Then go vote in these critical elections. Your vote…

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October 30, 2023 at 4:01 PM

USCCB Alert: Tell EEOC Christians have right to free speech too!

Tell EEOC Christians have right to free speech too!The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has proposed guidance regarding harassment in the workplace that would suppress or prohibit spee…

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October 4, 2023 at 5:35 PM

Faithful Citizenship Presentation in Richmond

At St. Bridget’s parish on Thursday, Oct. 5: Please attend!This election season and beyond, we are called to take an active part in public life to promote the common good. Do you want to learn more …

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September 26, 2023 at 2:36 PM

USCCB Alert: Adequately fund WIC

USCCB Alert: Adequately fund WIC All families in need must have access to life-saving nutrition and health services. As the Senate puts together a short-term funding measure (“continuing resolution”…

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September 22, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Early voting begins today

Prepare to vote by visiting VCC Election Resource Hub Early voting begins today! Now through Election Day on November 7, voters will decide who will represent them in the state Senate and House of D…

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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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