Virginia Catholic Conference

“In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation. This obligation is rooted in our baptismal commitment to follow Christ and to bear Christian witness in all we do.”

– Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,
U.S. Catholic Bishops (November 2007)

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Commomwealth Cliffhanger: How VA

Catholics Made a Crucial Difference in

Cutting State Funded Abortions

(Part I) (Part II)

VCC Advocacy Network

The Virginia Catholic Conference has created an e-mail advocacy network for parishioners, Catholic-school parents, and others interested

in legislative advocacy based on Catholic social teaching.

Learn more and join »

Voter Education Resources

Political Activity Guidelines

Voter Registration Guidance

Coming Soon....VCC Candidate Questionnaire

2010 General Assembly Session

General Assembly Limits Abortion Funding

Summary of Outcomes

General Assembly Session Vote Chart (Diocese of Arlington)

General Assembly Session Vote Chart (Diocese of Richmond)

Legislative Agenda

Photos from Catholic Advocacy Day - 1/28/10

Legislative Action Center

Check back often to stay on top of the current bills and resolutions.

Stem-Cell Research

USCCB Resources

"Dignitas Personae: On Certain Bioethical Questions" - Q&A
U.S. Bishops' Statement on Faithful Citizenship
USCCB Pro-Life Chairman Applauds Supreme Court Decision
Read the USCCB's statement on the death penalty: A Culture of Life and the Penalty of Death
U.S. Bishops' Principles for Health Care Reform

Health Care Legislation

USCCB Statement

USCCB Memo on Executive Order