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In the News
Legal and Moral Problems with Reproductive Freedom Amendment
Legal and women’s history experts discuss problems with the proposed Maryland “Right to Reproductive Freedom” amendment.
Honor Human Dignity of Workers
A number of Maryland Catholic parishes, including St. Camillus in Silver Spring, and St. Ignatius Loyola in Baltimore, held Masses in honor of laborers just before or over Labor Day Weekend, among a...
New Social & Economic Justice Staff
Michelle Zelaya has joined our staff as the Maryland Catholic Conference associate director for social and economic justice. Michelle got to know the Conference as an intern in 2023. She gained...
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Helping Hope Bloom
Support for women and children
Helping Hope Bloom is about lifting up women who are pregnant and parenting through practical resources, prayer and support for you and your parish.
Health Care Planning
Make decisions with faith in mind
Advances in medical technology bring blessings — and pose complex ethical questions. Our resources will help you make plans consistent with your faith.