Lobby Night 2010 Announcements

UPDATE: Lobby Night 2010 on Monday, February 15 has been canceled due to ongoing concern about the safety of participants and the conditions of roads and sidewalks. Please check this page on Friday, February 12 for details on alternative ways to contact legislators on Lobby Night issues. Thank you for your patience, and your support!

Join Maryland’s bishops and hundreds of fellow Catholics on Presidents’ Day – Monday, February 15 – for the 26th annual Catholic Lobby Night in Annapolis, where this year’s theme of “Testimony of Charity” is drawn from Pope Benedict’s recent encyclical. Lobby Night is an advocacy event that gives Catholic voters the opportunity to speak in person with their elected officials about issues including: support for pregnant women, poverty, Catholic schools, and marriage. Registration is required. Visit www.mdcathcon.org or call the Maryland Catholic Conference at 410-269-1155/301-261-1979 to register or for more information.

This year, help offer a testimony of charity by bringing Gospel values to the public square. Join hundreds of other Catholics for the annual Catholic Lobby Night in Annapolis, on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 15. Lobby Night features presentations by our bishops, briefings on important legislative issues, face-to-face meetings with lawmakers, and a legislative reception. Registration information is available in the bulletin.