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Retired priest in Diocese of Richmond accused of sex abuse against a minor
Father Walter Lewis was immediately removed ministry, the diocese said. Read more
Richmond Catholic diocese to pay $6.3 million in abuse settlements
The Diocese of Richmond is set to pay a total of $6.3 million in settlements to more than 50 victims... Read more
As Richmond diocese marks 200 years, bishop calls for ‘new springtime’
Bishop Barry Knestout of Richmond, Virginia celebrated the 200th anniversary of the diocese with a call to reflect on grace... Read more
Virginia parish to hold holy hour against planned black mass
A parish in Chesapeake, Virginia will host a Holy Hour of Reparation on Saturday to spiritually combat a scheduled black... Read more
Catholic parish will not host Episcopalian consecration
The Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia will no longer hold an episcopal consecration and ordination at a Catholic parish in... Read more
‘An act of charity’: Virginia bishop defends parish hosting Episcopalian consecration
Bishop Barry Knestout of the Diocese of Richmond has issued a statement responding to concerns that a local parish church... Read more
Richmond diocese to stop naming buildings after bishops
In the wake of recent sexual abuse scandals throughout the U.S., the Diocese of Richmond has announced that it will... Read more
Bishops lament Virginia Beach killings
After 12 people were killed Friday by a gunman in Virginia, the local bishop offered his prayers for all those... Read more
Virginia dioceses pledge to cooperate with attorney general
In a statement released last Wednesday and repeated at Masses over the weekend, Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of... Read more
Catholic marriage won't change, bishop says after Tim Kaine comments
Soon after Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Kaine suggested the Catholic Church would change on same-sex marriage, the Bishop of Richmond... Read more
