The Diocese of Richmond’s Office of Social Ministries and Respect Life supports parishes and Catholic Schools with respect life efforts throughout the diocese. In addition, we work closely with Catholic organizations like the Virginia Catholic Conference, Knights of Columbus, Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia, and Commonwealth Catholic Charities to help refer people for direct services where needed.
Respect Life in the Diocese of Richmond encompasses a number of issues and initiatives that support the foundational Catholic moral principle that all human life is sacred from conception until natural death. Below is a high level list of the things we value as a diocese and as the Office of Social Ministries and Respect Life to help promote a culture of life:
Feel free to reach out to anyone in our office with questions about upcoming initiatives by phone at 804-622-5206 or by email at [email protected].