The Catholic Diocese of Arlington
From the Office for Family Life
Vote Yes to Virginia Marriage-Protection Amendment Tues., Nov. 7 th In this year's General Election, registered voters will have the opportunity to vote on whether Virginia will adopt a State Constitutional Amendment affirming marriage as a union between one man and one woman. Bishop Loverde and Richmond Bishop Francis DiLorenzo have issued a pastoral letter regarding the proposed amendment, and the Virginia Catholic Conference ( www.vacatholic.org ) has also distributed Q&A sheets to local parishes.
The future of humanity passes by way of the family.
It is therefore indispensable and urgent that
every person of good will should endeavor to save
and foster the values and requirements of the family.
Pope John Paul II, Familiaris Consortio, no. 86