Our Issues
Bishop Statements
Periodically, our Maryland bishops, speaking as one through the Maryland Catholic Conference, issue letters or statements regarding the dignity of the human person, justice, and other issues of importance.
Abortion, Women and Children
Protect Women: Vote No | Protege a las mujeres: Vota no
2024
A message for Catholics on why the “Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment” is bad policy that will negatively impact women and their children.
ENGLISH AND SPANISH (one document; one side for each)
Dignity of Women
Dignity of Work
End of Life Planning
Comfort and Consolation: Care for the sick and dying
2014/2020 review
Pastoral letter to assist Catholics in Maryland with reflecting upon and preparing for illness and the end of life in the context of Catholic teaching. The letter was developed in consultation with moral theologians, health care and legal experts, and includes a health care directive form.
Human Trafficking
Proclaiming Liberty to Captives
Statement on human trafficking from the Bishops of Maryland
April 3, 2017
English and Spanish (one document; one side for each)
Immigration
A Call to Compassion, Prudence, and Cooperation
2017
English and Spanish (one document; one side for each)
Physician Assisted Suicide
A Better Way Forward | Un mejor camino a seguir
2024
English and Spanish (one document; one side for each)
Racial Justice
160th Anniversary of Maryland Emancipation Day
2024
The bishops of Maryland reflect on the importance of the dignity of human life nad the ongoing work of justice. Maryland officially abolished slavery on Nov. 1, 1864, nearly three months before the U.S. Congress passed the 13 Amendment and 13 months before the 13th Amendment was ratified.
Building Bridges of Understanding and Hope
2020