The Virginia Catholic Conference is the public policy arm of Virginia’s Catholic bishops and their dioceses, advocating at the state level for policies that reflect Catholic teaching and promote human dignity, the sanctity of life, religious liberty, family and parental choice in education, and social justice.
State-level advocacy on respect-for-life issues, religious freedom, family and marriage policy, Catholic education and school choice, social services and anti-poverty programs, immigration and refugee support, healthcare ethics, criminal justice reform, and related public policy affecting Catholic institutions and communities
Primarily supported by contributions from the Roman Catholic dioceses of Arlington and Richmond, parish and individual donations, and grants
Diocese of Arlington, Diocese of Richmond, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), Catholic Charities agencies in Virginia, and the Virginia bishops (including Bishop Michael F. Burbidge and Bishop Barry C. Knestout)
Nonprofit advocacy organization (public policy arm of the Roman Catholic dioceses of Arlington and Richmond)
