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Maryland Catholic Conference says ‘phenomenal’ advocacy made difference in legislative session


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The Maryland Catholic Conference, Annapolis-based public-policy arm of the state’s Catholic bishops, worked diligently throughout Maryland’s recently completed 444th legislative session to push its support for a variety of bills and also try to help defeat a bill that will expand abortion in the state.

MCC strongly criticizes Maryland legislature’s override of governor’s veto of abortion access expansion bill


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Calling it “a sad day for women’s health and safety in Maryland,” the Maryland Catholic Conference strongly criticized the state’s legislature for overriding Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of a bill that will now become law and greatly expand abortion access in the state.

Maryland bishops lead Prayer Vigil for Life and Lawmakers as legislature moves on sweeping abortion measures


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On the evening of March 30 a few blocks from the Maryland State House, about 90 people gathered to pray for a two-fold purpose at St. Mary’s Church in Annapolis at the Prayer Vigil for Life and Lawmakers. “As people of faith and followers of Christ, we turn to prayer,” said Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori, one of five Catholic bishops  serving Maryland who attended the vigil.

Physician-assisted suicide expected to be an issue in Maryland General Assembly


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“Our responsibility as Catholics is to be a voice for the voiceless, the most vulnerable and those at the periphery of society,” Kraska said. “Those most likely to be harmed by this dangerous legislation are racial and ethnic minorities, the poor, the elderly and those with disabilities.”

Maryland legislators increase BOOST funding, pass bills expanding prenatal care grants and giving pandemic relief


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Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, Maryland General Assembly, News, Schools

In a packed last few days of the 2021 session of the Maryland General Assembly, legislators increased funding for the BOOST (Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today) scholarship program and approved several types of support related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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