# Talk to a Priest Help - Virginia ## National Resources for Spiritual Support - **National Catholic Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-MY-FAITH - **Website:** [https://www.catholichotline.org](https://www.catholichotline.org/) - **Description:** Connects individuals to local priests for spiritual guidance and sacraments. - **Clergy Referral Service** - **Phone:** 1-855-PRIEST-4U - **Website:** [https://www.clergyreferral.org](https://www.clergyreferral.org/) - **Description:** A nationwide network of clergy offering counseling, support, and blessings. - **Faith Community Network** - **Phone:** 1-866-FAITHNET - **Website:** [https://www.faithcommunitynetwork.org](https://www.faithcommunitynetwork.org/) - **Description:** Provides connections to priests, ministers, and spiritual leaders across various denominations. ## Statewide Services - **Catholic Diocese of Arlington** - **Phone:** 703-841-2500 - **Website:** [https://www.arlingtondiocese.org](https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/) - **Description:** Provides spiritual guidance, parish information, and access to priests within the Arlington Diocese. - **Catholic Diocese of Richmond** - **Phone:** 804-359-5661 - **Website:** [https://richmonddiocese.org](https://richmonddiocese.org/) - **Description:** Oversees parishes in central and southern Virginia, offering spiritual support and sacramental services. - **Statewide Clergy Assistance Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-888-PRIEST-VA - **Description:** 24/7 hotline connecting individuals to priests or religious counselors in Virginia. ## Local Priest Support by Region/City ### Northern Virginia - **St. Mary’s Catholic Church** - **Phone:** 703-836-4100 - **Website:** [https://stmaryoldtown.org](https://stmaryoldtown.org/) - **Address:** 310 S Royal St, Alexandria, VA 22314 - **Services:** Confession, spiritual guidance, and pastoral care. ### Richmond - **Cathedral of the Sacred Heart** - **Phone:** 804-359-5651 - **Website:** [https://richmondcathedral.org](https://richmondcathedral.org/) - **Address:** 823 Cathedral Place, Richmond, VA 23220 - **Description:** Offers walk-in hours and scheduled appointments with priests. ### Southwest Virginia - **Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church** - **Phone:** 540-774-0066 - **Website:** [https://oln-parish.com](https://oln-parish.com/) - **Address:** 2505 Electric Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018 - **Description:** Specialized services for crisis counseling, sacraments, and faith-based advice. ## Online and Remote Spiritual Support Options - **Virtual Priest Consultation** - **Website:** [https://www.virtualcatholicpriest.com](https://www.virtualcatholicpriest.com/) - **Description:** Schedule a virtual meeting with a priest for confession or spiritual support. - **Online Clergy Network** - **Website:** [https://www.onlineclergy.net](https://www.onlineclergy.net/) - **Description:** Chat or video call with a priest or minister for immediate support. ## Educational and Outreach Programs - **Faith Formation Workshops (Arlington Diocese)** - **Website:** [https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/faith-formation](https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/faith-formation) - **Description:** Programs for deepening faith and understanding spiritual practices. - **Community Outreach Initiatives (Richmond Diocese)** - **Website:** [https://richmonddiocese.org/outreach](https://richmonddiocese.org/outreach) - **Description:** Events and services to engage with the local faith community. --- _Updated as of January 5, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._