Office of Hispanic Ministry Offers Youth Encounter Focused on the Eucharist April Event Intended to Reach Hispanic and Latino High School Teens The Office of Hispanic Ministry (OHM) plans an all day youth encounter for Hispanic and Latino youth on April 22, 2023. This year’s youth encuentro is titled The Eucharist in My Life: Walking…

For Immediate Release: February 17, 2023 Fr. John “Jay” Wagner Placed on Administrative Leave Pending Investigation into Adult Allegations RICHMOND, Va. – The Catholic Diocese of Richmond received allegations of unlawful conduct about Father John “Jay” Wagner, pastor of Holy Rosary in Richmond, involving an adult during the time that Father Wagner served as pastor…

For Immediate Release: February 13, 2023 Bishop Knestout’s Statement Following Leaked Internal Memo from the FBI Richmond Field Office About Traditional Catholics and the Virginia Attorney General’s Response On Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, Bishop Knestout issued a statement following a Jan. 23, 2023, FBI internal memorandum generated by the Richmond Field Office made public last…

February 8, 2023 WASHINGTON – The February 6 earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria has caused the deaths of thousands and injured many more. Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace, mourned the loss of so many lives, called for the faithful…

Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life to Take Place from January 19-20 January 18, 2023 WASHINGTON – Catholics across the country are encouraged to observe a nationwide prayer vigil from Thursday, January 19 to Friday, January 20, 2023, to pray for an end to abortion and a greater respect for all human life in post-Roe America. The National…

For Immediate Release: January 13, 2023 Bishop Barry C. Knestout Appoints New Editor for The Catholic Virginian First Female Leads Diocesan Publication in 90 Year History   RICHMOND, Va. – Bishop Barry C. Knestout announces the appointment of Lily Nguyen Dunkle as the fifth editor of The Catholic Virginian. After a thorough search, Nguyen Dunkle…

USCCB President’s Statement in Observance of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2023 January 13, 2023 WASHINGTON – In observance of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese of the Military Services, USA, and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has issued a statement: “People keep…

For Immediate Release: January 10, 2023 Catholic Diocese of Richmond Remains in Compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People RICHMOND, Va. – The Most Rev. Barry C. Knestout, bishop of Richmond, announces that the Catholic Diocese of Richmond remains in compliance with the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops’ (USCCB)…

U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Denounces FDA Action on Chemical Abortion Pill January 6, 2023 WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the loosening of safety requirements to allow retail pharmacies, through a simple certification process, to distribute the chemical abortion drug, mifepristone (previously commonly known as RU-486), by prescription. Bishop…

For Immediate Release: January 5, 2022 Bishop Knestout Celebrates Memorial Mass for Pope Benedict XVI RICHMOND, Va. – Before the world witnessed the funeral Mass for Pope Benedict XVI, held Jan. 5, 2023, in Rome, Bishop Barry C. Knestout celebrated one on behalf of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond on Jan. 4 at the Cathedral…