June 18, 2021 WASHINGTON — At their annual spring Plenary Assembly, the bishops of the United States held a canonical consultation on the cause of beatification and canonization of the Servant of God Marinus (Leonard) LaRue, professed Brother of the Order of Saint Benedict (O.S.B.). Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki of Milwaukee, chairman of the U.S….

June 8, 2021 WASHINGTON — The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather virtually for the 2021 Spring General Assembly on June 16-18. Earlier this year, the bishop-members of the USCCB voted to approve the convocation of this year’s June meeting in a virtual format in light of the challenges posed to meeting…

June 7, 2021 WASHINGTON – The World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests will be marked by the universal Church on June 11. This celebration was established by Pope John Paul II in 2002 and occurs annually on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. On this day, the Church encourages priests…

Bishop emphasizes service at ordination Mass by Brian Olszewski, Catholic Virginian Editor Photos: Mark Gormus/Catholic Diocese of Richmond If there were any questions about what kind of man Bishop Barry C. Knestout ordained as a priest for the Diocese of Richmond, Saturday, June 5, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond, his parents provided…

May 28, 2021 WASHINGTON— After the Biden Administration released its federal budget proposal today, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, expressed deep concerns about its proposal to eliminate the Hyde Amendment and some related pro-life provisions. The Hyde Amendment, which has been in effect since 1976 with bipartisan support, prohibits the use of federal funds for…

For Immediate Release: May 27, 2021 Catholic Diocese of Richmond Establishes Reintegration Plan for Parishes as Diocese Eases Social Distancing and Face Covering Mandate for Masses, Liturgical Celebrations and Social Gatherings New Protocol Effective May 28, 2021 (RICHMOND, Va.) – The Catholic Diocese of Richmond will lift most COVID-19 protocols on May 28, 2021, as…

Continuing Pastoral Year Assignments William Buckley, Our Lady of Nazareth, Roanoke Gregory Guilfoyle, St. Anne, Bristol Alex Jimenez, Holy Trinity, Norfolk Joseph Kauflin, Holy Spirit, Virginia Beach Christopher Weyer, St. Benedict, Richmond   Pastoral Year Assignments David Arellano, St. Anne, Bristol William Douglas, St. Benedict, Richmond Seth Seaman, Holy Trinity, Norfolk Carl Thompson, Holy Trinity,…

Updated June 8, 2021 Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, bishop of Richmond, has announced the following clergy appointment effective Monday, July 5, 2021:   Father Thomas B. Lawrence III, newly ordained, to parochial vicar of St. Joseph, Hampton, and St. Mary Star of the Sea, Fort Monroe. —————————————————————————————————– May 24, 2021 Most Reverend Barry C….

For Immediate Release: May 19, 2021 Land for sale is property of the former Holy Cross Regional Catholic School (RICHMOND, Va.) – The Catholic Diocese of Richmond has announced the pending sale of property in Lynchburg which housed the former Holy Cross Regional School and Tabor Retreat Center on 21 acres of land. It is…