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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political responsibility issued by the U.S. bishops and the Virginia bishops.

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.

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Legislative Action Center

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USCCB Resources

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