Pray, Work, and Advocate for Protection of All Laborers and a Just Economy for All
8/28/24August 28, 2024 WASHINGTON – “Our faith calls us to pray, work, and advocate for protections that allow all laborers to thrive,” said Archbishop Borys Gudziak and Bishop Mark J. Seitz in a joint reflection for Labor Day (Sept. 2). The bishop chairmen called for a more just economy that honors the human dignity…
Clergy Assignments
8/23/24August 23, 2024 Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, bishop of Richmond, has announced the following clergy assignments, effective August 30, 2024. PAROCHIAL VICARS Father Jose Chrisly Ereño, from the Diocese of Sorsogon, Philippines, to parochial vicar of Church of the Sacred Heart, Prince George; St. James the Greater, Hopewell; and St. John Nepomucene, Dinwiddie. Father…
Clergy Announcements: Pastors
8/13/24August 13, 2024 Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, bishop of Richmond, has announced the following clergy assignments, effective August 7, 2024. PASTORS Father Peter Barfi, from administrator to pastor of Immaculate Conception, Bumpass, and St. Jude, Mineral. Father Thomas Lawrence, III, from administrator to pastor of St. Anne, Bristol; St. Bernard, Gate City; and…
Statement from Bishop Barry C. Knestout on the Retirement of Cardinal Seán Patrick O’Malley
8/8/24August 7, 2024 RICHMOND, Va. – “As Chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on the Protection of Children and Young People, I want to offer my congratulations to Cardinal Seán O’Malley on his retirement. I also wish to express my deep gratitude for his many years of generous, humble and dedicated service to…
Clergy Assignments: Religious Order Priests
7/31/24Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, bishop of Richmond, has announced the following clergy assignments, effective August 1, 2024, unless otherwise noted. Religious Order Priests Father Anthony Tien Minh Dinh, of the Dominican Order (OP), to pastor of Church of the Vietnamese Martyrs, Richmond. Father Joseph Chinh Trong Dinh, of the Dominican Order (OP), to…
Bishop Barry C. Knestout Calls for Peace, Reason, and National Unity after the Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump
7/16/24For Immediate Release: July 16, 2024 “I join my brother bishops in the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in condemning political violence, and in praying for former President Trump and the victims of this senseless and deeply saddening shooting. This tragic event, an assassination attempt against a candidate for high office, comes in the backdrop…
Updated Clergy Assignments for July 2024
7/16/24July 16, 2024 Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, bishop of Richmond, has announced the following clergy assignments, effective July 11, 2024. Parochial Vicars Father Ronnie Dolosa, from the Diocese of Sorsogon, Philippines, to parochial vicar of Immaculate Heart of Mary, Blackstone; Sacred Heart, Meherrin; and St. Theresa, Farmville. Father Jose Arje Flestado, from the Diocese of Sorsogon,…
U.S. Bishops’ President Condemns Political Violence and Calls for Prayers for Peace
7/15/24July 13, 2024 WASHINGTON – Following the news of the shooting at a political rally involving former President Donald Trump today, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and president of the U.S. Conference of Bishops (USCCB) offered the following statement: “Together with my brother bishops, we condemn political violence,…
Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School Announces Expansion of St. Katharine Drexel Scholarship | Six Annual Upper School Grants for Historically Underrepresented Groups
7/12/24For Immediate Release: July 13, 2024Legacy of St. Katharine Drexel & Blessed Sacrament School History In keeping with the mission of St. Katharine Drexel, Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School in Powhatan, VA, is proud to announce the expansion of the St. Katharine Drexel Scholarships which will fund six annual $7,500 scholarship grants reserved for Upper School prospects…
Catholic Diocese of Richmond Earns Six Media Awards
6/27/24June 27, 2024 Catholic Diocese of Richmond Earns Six Media Awards Bishop Barry C. Knestout’s “Christ Our Hope” Column Honored RICHMOND, Va. – The Catholic Diocese of Richmond’s Office of Communications and its news outlet, The Catholic Virginian, were recognized on the national level with six awards and two honorable mentions for its contributions in…