General News

To meet the spiritual needs of Catholic parents whose children of any age have died by any cause – no matter how long ago – the Diocese of Richmond now offers the Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents. A unique, faith-based program providing spiritual retreats for grieving parents offered by grieving parents, Emmaus Ministry offers a safe place where you can find peace, comfort, and hope. Join us in a warm and loving environment with others who know something of your pain. One – day retreats from 9:30 am-7:00 pm are available in locations below. Lea...

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For the second year, the Diocese of Richmond is holding an essay & video contest in honor of Respect Life Month in January to raise awareness around the dignity of the human person and to build up a culture of life! The video contest is for middle school, high school, and college undergraduate students. The essay contest is for high school students only. The theme this year is: "Humanae Vitae...50 Years Later" “There is too much clamorous outcry against the voice of the Church, and this is intensified by modern means of communication. But it comes as no surprise to the Church that she, n...

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This  retreat, hosted by the Center for Marriage, Family, and Life,  is  an  opportunity  for  couples  married  7  years  or  less  to  refocus  on  your  relationship,  celebrate  your  marriage,  and  engage  your  faith.  The  retreat  leaders  will  be  Paul  and  Gretchen  George. Paul  and  Gretchen  have  been  married  for  over  twenty  years.  They  have  five  children:  Marie,&nb...

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10 Thursday Nights  Starting January 4th at 6 p.m. Do you have a friend or loved one who has been away from the church for a while and would be perfect to get involved with Alpha? It is a great way to meet other parishioners or find a smaller faith group!  -also- Join us for an Alpha Christmas gathering  December 13th at 7pm  3906 Exeter Road, Richmond, 23221  Appetizers, dessert, and refreshments served. We will show an Alpha Video and answer any questions you might have.  To RSVP or for more information on anythin...

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Fourth Sunday in Advent and Christmas Mass Schedule 2017 Fourth Sunday in Advent Saturday, December 23rd: 5:30 p.m. Sunday, December 24th: 7:30am, 9am, 11am Christmas: Nativity of Our Lord Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24th: 6pm, 8pm, 10:30pm Christmas Day, Monday, December 25th: 7:30am, 9am, 11am Catholics are obliged to attend Mass for the Fourth Sunday in Advent and to attend Mass for Christmas. You may receive Holy Communion twice if you attend Fourth Sunday of Advent Mass on Sunday morning and attend Christmas Mass Sunday evening. This is because they are different liturgies.  Confessions wil...

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Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception will take place on Friday, December 8th at7am, 9am, Noon, and 5:30pm  Note: The 9am Mass will be attended by Students form Saint Bridget School.  This Solemnity celebrates the Conception of Mary, Mother of Jesus and that in her conception she was free from the effects of Original Sin. It is often erroneously assumed that we are celebrating Mary's conception of Jesus, which is recognized on March 25th with the Feast of the Annunciation. To learn more about the feast day of the Immaculate Conception, click here. 

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