VOICE Ministry
Advocating for Justice in our Community
We focus on issues that highly impact people and families in everyday life
October -December 2025
CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING- THE CABRINI PLEDGE
“Migrants and refugees remind the Church of her pilgrim dimension, perpetually journeying towards her final homeland, sustained by a hope that is a theological virtue.”
Pope Leo XIV, Message for the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees
Current VOICE Initiatives
HOMES FOR ALL VOICE ASSEMBLY
On October 19 Nearly 1,000 people from 44 congregations and community groups filled Floris United Methodist , for an event focused on Virginia’s housing shortage and the growing push for statewide reform. The assembly, organized by Virginians Organized for Interfaith and Community Engagement (VOICE) and the Commonwealth Housing Coalition (CHC), brought together residents, teachers, faith leaders and elected officials to call for policies expanding affordable housing across the state.
VA AFFORDABLE HOUSING – WHAT YOU CAN DO
Help advance a Pro-Homes agenda in Virgina by sending a letter to your legislators today! LEARN MORE
Why is there a shortfall of over 200,000 homes in Virginia which is driving up the cost of homes throughout the Commonwealth? Learn More
Catholic Social Teaching
The Church’s social teaching is a rich treasure of wisdom about building a just society and living lives of holiness amidst the challenges of modern society. Modern Catholic social teaching has been articulated through a tradition of papal, conciliar, and episcopal documents. Click the image above to learn more.
The Crisis Receiving Center will be dedicated on September 9th, with community tours on September 10 and a full opening on October 6th? Click the image above to learn more.
We are your VOICE
Who we are
VOICE is a ministry of the parish that advocates for social justice on issues important to Prince William County and the Commonwealth of Virginia. The VOICE ministry provides an avenue for parishioners to become involved in their local communities, be an agent for social justice/change, and present a Catholic voice in the public square about important public policy issues
Why it’s important
The majority of VOICE issues are family and human dignity issues. Other parish ministries also address these topics, the parish VOICE ministry focuses on issues that highly impact people and families in everyday life – especially those communities of the poor and minorities. “Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more.” (Luke 12:48)
Go Deeper
VOICE is called to be ever faithful in our ministry. We celebrate accomplishments, renew our efforts on works-in-progress, and always work for the greater glory of God. Read about some of our past and on-going efforts of this ministry in the briefs below.
How we advocate
VOICE (Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community Engagement) is a non-partisan coalition of almost 50 faith communities and civic organizations in Northern Virginia working together to create justice in middle and low-income communities. We advocate in the Northern Virginia region as faithful Catholics following the spirit of Dialogue and Proclamation, the 1991 document which encourages the faithful to work in advocacy and action with other Christians and people of different faiths.
Read more about VOICE here.
Successful VOICE Initiatives
Prince William County Pre K
Eight years ago, the Prince William County Public School (PWCPS) system only had 8 Pre K classes. The St. Francis of Assisi VOICE ministry began an initiative, that with the help of many other groups, changed Pre K availability for all. Today there are 80 Pre K classes in PWCPS. Learn more.
Investing in Schools
Too often we hear about a school lockdown, sad but occasionally necessary. What is always necessary is to lift up our children not only in education but also in health and emotional wellbeing. Did you know that one in five children and adolescents experience a mental health problem during their school years, but 60% don’t receive the support and treatment they need? Of the remaining 40%, two-thirds of them receive the treatment they need in the school setting. Want to help? Contact us!
Laws that Burden the Poor
In 2018, Virginia’s threshold for felony theft was the lowest in the country at $250. For decades, thousands of Virginians have been saddled with felony convictions on their records for minor property crimes. Did you know that Virginia was one of the few states to suspend driver’s license for unpaid court debt. Both these unduly affect the poor, creating even more burdens in daily life. VOICE led campaigns that changed these laws. Learn more.
VOICE Ministry Contact Form
This contact form is for those who want to contact ministry leaders, ask questions, or find out to become involved in the Church’s outreach to the public square where we live.
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