Catholic Diocese Of Richmond
Religious InstitutionsVirginia, United States201-500 Employees
The Catholic Diocese of Richmond is a Catholic Church jurisdiction serving the southern portion of Virginia, including the Eastern Shore. Its territory covers about 36,000 square miles, roughly three-fifths of the state, and it is based in Richmond, Virginia. The diocese oversees its parishes and affiliated institutions in this region. In 2020 it partnered with Mission Energy to pursue solar installations across its parishes and schools through power purchase agreements. It has implemented safeguarding measures, including compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, and it launched an independent reporting platform in 2019.