The Virginia Catholic Conference is the public policy advocacy arm of the Catholic bishops of Virginia. It represents the public policy positions of the Diocese of Arlington and the Diocese of Richmond, working to advance the principles of Catholic social teaching in state legislation and public affairs.
The organization advocates for legislation related to the protection of human life, religious liberty, education policy including school choice, healthcare, immigration reform, social services, marriage and family issues, and criminal justice reform in accordance with Catholic social teaching.
Primarily funded by the Catholic dioceses of Arlington and Richmond and contributions from Catholic institutions and individuals within Virginia.
Diocese of Arlington, Diocese of Richmond, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
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