The Maryland Catholic Conference is the public policy voice for the Catholic Church in Maryland

Maryland includes more than one million Catholics who live, worship, educate and serve their communities in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Archdiocese of Washington and the Diocese of Wilmington.

Health Care Directives

Make sure your healthcare wishes reflect your Catholic faith. 

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The Catholic Impact in Maryland

Catholics live and worship in the State of Maryland

Parishes and missions in the State of Maryland

Students educated by Catholic schools and early learning centers

Maryland residents served by Catholic Charities each year

In the News

Remembering Former Senator Doug Peters

Remembering Former Senator Doug Peters

Jenny Kraska, executive director of the Maryland Catholic Conference, responded today to the news that former Maryland Senate Majority Leader Doug Peters had died. “It is with great sadness that we...

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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.

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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.