Catholic Diocese of Richmond

Simbang Gabi begins on Tuesday, December 15, and will be celebrated the next nine days at parishes throughout our diocese with Mass. This Filipino tradition of the nine-day novena originally began with liturgies held in the early morning to give farmers the opportunity to attend Mass before going to work in the fields. Parishes throughout our diocese will host Masses as part of...

November 4, 2026

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

On Election Day, the people of Virginia approved the Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment (Ballot Question 1). I know that many of you receive this result, like I do, with deep sadness and concern. I share your sorrow for the mothers and their unborn children whose lives will be placed at greater risk, and...

November 4, 2026

The Virginia Catholic Conference released this statement on behalf of Bishop Barry C. Knestout and Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on the results of the midterm elections:

The approval by Virginia voters of Ballot Questio...

October 29, 2026

WASHINGTON – The Catholic Church in the United States will observe National Vocation Awareness Week from November 1 to 7. Each year, national Catholic organizations, dioceses, schools, and parishes host events and provide resources that raise awareness of vocations and support those discerning God’s call, particularly to ordained ministry or consecrate...

October 27, 2026

WASHINGTON – Across the United States, approximately 2,750 pregnancy help centers offer life-affirming support to pregnant and parenting women in need. In celebrating their witness to life, and in observance of Pregnancy Help Appreciation Week, November 9-13, Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB)...