Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church

The Diocese of Richmond 200th Anniversary Kickoff Event
Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., led by Bishop Knestout

Join Bishop Knestout as he kicks off the 200th  anniversary celebration of the founding of the Diocese of Richmond with a spiritual pilgrimage to the Basilica in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, October 12, 2019.  The day begins at the Basilica at 10 AM and concludes following the Sunday Vigil Mass at 5:15 PM. 

Registration is required. 

For more information including registration, transportation options, and meals:

• visit 2020.richmonddiocese.org 
• send an email
• call 804-622-5200

Staying Informed About Child Sexual Abuse Crisis

On February 13, a list with the names of clergy who had credible and substantiated accusations of child sexual abuse was released.   A webpage has been created to help the faithful stay informed of the diocese’s response to the present crisis in the Church.  

Reporting Child Sexual Abuse

Bishop Knestout encourages anyone aware of sexual abuse of minors on the part of clergy or staff of our diocese to notify the Child Protective Services Hotline at 1-800-552-7096, call the Attorney General’s Clergy Abuse Hotline at 1-833-454-9064, and reach out to the Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator, Jennifer Sloan, at 1-877-887-9603.

Reporting Abuse of the Elderly

Elderly parishioners are at risk for abuse.  The Diocese also encourages you to report the abuse of elderly by contacting the Elder Abuse Hotline at 1-888-832-3858 . 

Letter from the Bishop

From Tragedy to Hope: Pastoral Letter to the Clergy and Lay Faithful of the
Diocese of Richmond - Bishop Barry C. Knestout

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