US Bishops To Meet June 11-14 In Baltimore; Assembly To Be Live Streamed, Carried Via Satellite; New Prevention Website launched
6/10/19June 7, 2019 WASHINGTON— The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather for the 2019 Spring General Assembly in Baltimore, June 11-14. During the assembly, the bishops will discuss and vote on bishop accountability measures to respond to the abuse crisis and will also hear reports from the National Advisory Council and an…
U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Strongly Commends Trump Administration for Discontinuing Fetal Tissue Research at NIH
6/7/19June 6, 2019 WASHINGTON—Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that it will discontinue research conducted within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) involving the use of human fetal tissue from elective abortion and it will ensure that efforts to develop ethical alternatives are funded and accelerated. Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of…
Ecumenical Prayer Service Held at St. Gregory the Great on June 4
6/5/19Blue and white pinwheels spun in the flower beds in front of St. Gregory the Great as parishioners and guests gathered at the Virginia Beach parish for an ecumenical prayer service Tuesday night. Titled “A Time for Healing,” the service was held to honor the memory of the 12 men and women who lost their…
Office of Vocations Announces Seminarians’ Parish Assignments
6/3/19The Diocese of Richmond’s Office of Vocations has announced parish assignments for seminarians. Philip Decker and Tom Lawrence will continue their pastoral year assignments into August — the former at St. Joseph, Petersburg and the latter at St. Mary, Blacksburg. Dillon Bruce will begin his pastoral year assignment in June at St. Bridget, Richmond. It…
Bishop Knestout Announces Clergy Assignments
6/3/19The Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, Bishop of the Diocese of Richmond, has announced the following appointments, effective Monday, July 1, 2019, unless otherwise noted: Pastoral Center Administration Father Michael G. Boehling from Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, and Vicar for Vocations to Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia. Father Brian Capuano from Associate…
Letter from Bishop Knestout to Parishioners of Blessed Sacrament Parish
6/3/19June 1, 2019 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Since Father Metzger’s leave of absence in December, I have received many letters and emails from the faithful who have communicated their support for Father Metzger and their concern for the complaints lodged against him. I have read your letters and emails delivered to my office….
Domestic Justice Chairman Issues Statement Following Shooting in Virginia Beach
6/3/19June 1,2019 WASHINGTON—Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida, Chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, has issued the following statement in response to the tragic shooting at the municipal building in Virginia Beach. The full statement follows: “This past Friday afternoon, an horrific act of gun violence took place at…
Five Ordained Priests – Significant Moment for Richmond Diocese
6/1/19Please enjoy these video highlights from the 2019 priesthood ordination! June 1, 2019 Ordination of 5 priests ‘significant moment’ for diocese Calling it a “significant moment” in the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, Bishop Barry C. Knestout ordained five priests Saturday, June 1, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond. The ordained are: Fathers Tochi…
Diocesan News on the May 31 Shooting in Virginia Beach
5/31/19June 6, 2019 The Holy Father has offered his condolences to the community of Virginia Beach. Bishop Knestout thanked Pope Francis for his prayers and sympathies on behalf of the faithful. Letter From Pope Francis Bishop Knestout’s Response Updated & For Immediate Release: June 2, 2019 Bishop Knestout Visits and Celebrates Mass with Two Virginia…
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Release 2018 Annual Report on the Protection of Children and Young People
5/31/19May 31, 2019 WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection has released their 2018 Annual Report – Findings and Recommendations on the Implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The report is based on the audit findings of StoneBridge Business Partners, a specialty consulting firm…