Maryland’s Catholic bishops, including three from the Archdiocese of Baltimore, released a joint statement Jan. 27 expressing solidarity with immigrants and recommitting to advocate for policies that protect rights and uphold the dignity of that community.
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Workshop offers resources in fluid immigration landscape
Several executive orders issued in the first days of President Donald J. Trump’s second term affect immigrants and migrant rights. Representatives from parishes and diocesan offices in Maryland received briefings Jan. 23 from experts from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC) and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.
Maryland Catholic Conference will host virtual advocacy day Feb. 19
The Maryland Catholic Conference will host a Virtual Catholic Advocacy Day Feb. 19. Instead of bringing people to Annapolis for briefings on issues of importance to Catholics during the legislative session, interested people can access the day remotely.
Bishops mark Maryland Emancipation Day, affirm dignity of all
The Catholic bishops of Maryland commemorated the 160th anniversary of Maryland Emancipation Day, affirming the dignity of every human person and noting that slavery was dehumanizing, reducing human beings to mere property.
Radio Interview: Catholics and the election
Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Jenny Kraska, executive director of the Maryland Catholic Conference, about how Catholics are “homeless” in today’s political landscape. She also talks about the constitutional referendum, Maryland Question 1 – the Right to Reproductive Freedom Act and why Marylanders should vote against the ballot measure.
Opponents of Maryland Question 1 note legal, moral concerns in webinar
Changing or repealing constitutional amendments is not impossible, but it is rare and can be difficult, according to a law professor who participated in a Sept. 23 panel about Maryland’s Question 1, the “Right to Reproductive Freedom” amendment.
Maryland Catholics work to fight abortion amendment
While the presidential election is top of mind for the nation this November, Maryland Catholics are focusing on an amendment that would enshrine abortion into the state Constitution.
Maryland bishops oppose upcoming constitutional amendment on abortion
The bishops of Maryland issued a statement May 8 objecting to a November 2024 ballot measure in which Marylanders will be asked to enshrine abortion into the state Constitution.
National Guard member joins MCC as respect life director
As the new associate director for Respect Life Advocacy at the Maryland Catholic Conference, Diane Arias has jumped with both feet into the legislative session that began in January.
Maryland bishops speak against physician-assisted suicide
The Maryland General Assembly has again taken up bills that would legalize physician-assisted suicide, or euthanasia, with committee hearings scheduled on House Bill 0403 and Senate Bill 0443 in early February.
Renewed push expected for physician-assisted suicide in Maryland legislature
Leaders of the Maryland Catholic Conference say the state will face another big push for physician-assisted suicide, which is opposed by church teaching, when the 2024 General Assembly session begins Jan. 10.
Deadline approaching to apply for BOOST scholarships
Families interested in receiving nonpublic school tuition support from the Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today (BOOST) Scholarship Program have until June 30 to apply.