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Connecticut latest state to consider ‘human composting’ amid Catholic opposition
The measure under consideration seeks to “authorize the natural organic reduction of human remains as a final disposition of such... Read more
Assisted suicide proposal successfully rebuffed again in Maryland Legislature
The proposal would have legalized physician-assisted suicide for certain patients with terminal illnesses. Read more
Maryland bishops denounce assisted-suicide bill
“We are deeply disappointed to learn that once again the Maryland General Assembly will debate whether to legalize physician-assisted suicide,”... Read more
Pro-life leaders are ‘laser-focused’ on state marches this election year: Here’s what you need to know
With abortion set to be on the ballot this year in many states across the country, pro-life groups in several... Read more
Maryland 2024 referendum proposes constitutional right to abortion
Voters in Maryland will take part in a statewide referendum next November to decide whether to make abortion access a... Read more
PHOTOS: Maryland youth rally commemorates the first English Mass in America
The event included Mass, sports, devotional talks, confessions, adoration, a concert, and even presentations by the Army and the local... Read more
Archdiocese of Baltimore files for bankruptcy amid clergy sex abuse claims
Archbishop William Lori said in a statement on Friday that after consulting with lay leaders and clergy, he had made... Read more
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Names of accused in Maryland AG’s sex abuse report on Baltimore Archdiocese are released
The report outlines a four-year investigation of the Archdiocese of Baltimore that alleges more than 600 children were abused by... Read more
Parents plan appeal as judge rules against opt-out right for LGBT curriculum in Maryland
Catholic, Muslim, and Ethiopian Orthodox parents sued the Montgomery County Board of Education after it changed its parental notification policies. Read more
Court: Maryland parents lack standing in parental rights lawsuit over trans student policy
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit ruled 2-1 on Monday that the parents lacked standing to sue... Read more
Muslim, Christian parents rally outside Maryland courthouse for students’ religious rights
Parents are fighting back against the Montgomery County Board of Education for mandating instruction of materials the parents say conflict... Read more
Maryland to stockpile $1.3 million in abortion drugs
The Maryland Board of Public Works approved nearly $1.3 million in emergency spending to pay for a stockpile of two... Read more
New Maryland law expands Medicaid coverage to include transgender procedures on kids
Republicans in Maryland are criticizing Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Wes Moore for approving the expanded legislation. Read more
Maryland Senate passes bill to end statute of limitations for child sex abuse lawsuits
The bill, sponsored by Maryland state Sen. William C. Smith, D-Montgomery, passed the Senate in a 42-5 vote. Read more
Archdiocese of Washington suspends priest charged with indecent exposure
A Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of Washington has been placed on administrative leave and suspended from public ministry pending... Read more
Pastor says flames did not engulf tabernacle in arson attack on Catholic church in Maryland
St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Parish in Bethesda, Maryland, was attacked on July 10. Read more
Tabernacle, with Eucharist inside, stolen from Maryland Catholic church
A tabernacle with the Blessed Sacrament located inside, along with other church belongings, was stolen from Catholic church in Hydes,... Read more
Parents of Washington archdiocese schoolchildren urge end to mandatory masking
Parents of children enrolled in Archdiocese of Washington schools have begun a campaign to urge the archdiocese to align mask... Read more
DC YouTube priest named bishop of Springfield, Massachusetts
Pope Francis Wednesday appointed Fr. William “Bill” D. Byrne, a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington and the presenter of a... Read more
Updated: DC archdiocese welcomes Maryland county dropping second order to keep Catholic schools closed
Catholic schools in Montgomery County, Maryland, can reopen for the coming semester after the county rescinded a second controversial order... Read more
