“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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News/Events

Upcoming Events

Date/Time	Event	Location
Oct. 6, 2008	Deadline for Voter Registration
Oct. 6, 2008 7 - 9 PM	Faithful Citizenship Presentation	St. Bede's, Williamsburg
Oct. 7, 2008 7 - 9 PM	Faithful Citizenship Presentation	St. John's, Waynesboro
Oct. 9, 2008 7 - 9 PM	Faithful Citizenship Presentation	St. Nicholas, Virginia Beach
Oct. 10, 2008 7 - 9 PM	Faithful Citizenship Presentation	St. Therese, Chesapeake
Oct 16, 2008 7 - 9 PM	Faithful Citizenship Presentation	St. Pius X, Norfolk
Oct. 21, 2008 7 - 9 PM	Faithful Citizenship Presentation	St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Fredericksburg
Nov. 4, 2008	Presidential Election
Jan. 26, 2009	Catholic Advocacy Day	St. Peter's, Richmond

Press Releases

The Commonwealth Clarion

The Commonwealth Clarion is the newsletter published by the Virginia Catholic Conference.

2005 Election Issue
This issue highlights voter-education materials prepared by the Conference.
Spring 2005 (620 KB; PDF)
This issue provides a glimpse of the Conference's fledgling activities – including our lobbying during the 2005 General Assembly session, our efforts to foster grassroots advocacy in conjunction with experienced diocesan partners, and the addition of a new staff member.

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