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– Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, U.S. Catholic Bishops (November 2007)
Religious Liberty
Dioceses of Arlington and Richmond to Join USCCB in Observing 2nd Fortnight for Freedom, including hosting interfaith prayer service.
Ask Congress to support H.R. 940 Health Care Conscience Rights Act
Pray, Fast, Act: The Church's plan to defend life, marriage and religious liberty (in Spanish)
See more resources on Religious Liberty page (under Church teaching tab)
News
This week on from the tiber to the james:
Debunking the myths about same-sex "marriage''
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Conference celebrates two pro-life victories
No tax-payer funding of abortion-on-demand in federal exchange
Regulations on abortion facilities made permanent
General Assembly Session 2013
Find out how your legislator voted:
Legislators in Arlington Diocese; Richmond Diocese; Combined legislator vote charts
Report on outcomes of the Conference's 2013 legislative priorites
Gains in religious liberty, school choice, & protections for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking
More News
The institution of marriage is "inscribed on our nature''
Pray and learn more about the Church's teaching on marriage as the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments and considers marriage cases.
See the Virginia bishops' pastoral statement.
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