Respect Life

Laity in Baltimore and beyond taking their rightful place in pro-life work, ministry

Building a culture of life is not solely the work of bishops and ordained clergy. Laypeople take the lead in diocesan and parish settings, and in independent organizations, to make the case for life.
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Conversion to the Gospel of life

Intellectual conversion begins when we start asking questions and challenging assumptions.
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Maryland Catholic Conference anticipates busy legislative session

As the General Assembly gathers in Maryland’s Capitol for its session beginning Jan. 10, the Maryland Catholic Conference is poised to provide input from the church’s perspective on a host of issues across the political spectrum.
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U.S. Court of Appeals upholds free speech rights of Baltimore’s pro-life pregnancy centers

In a 3-0 ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit struck down a Baltimore ordinance that would have forced pro-life pregnancy centers in the city to post signs stating they do not provide or refer for abortions or contraceptives
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For New Year, pope urges help for refugees, respect for life

Pope Francis began the New Year praying the world would demonstrate a marked increase in solidarity and welcome for migrants and refugees.
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Supreme Court to hear case on free speech and crisis pregnancy centers

The Supreme Court has decided to hear a case examining freedom of speech at crisis pregnancy centers.
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No greater love

In a moving commentary, the father of a fallen soldier says his son's death was not the random victim of some meaningless accident. He deliberately risked his life to protect others. He was a hero.
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Pope’s pro-life challenge: Respect all life, oppose death penalty

ANALYSIS: Pope Francis' recent statement on the death penalty focused less on the government's role and more on the need to defend the dignity of human life.
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Pro-life community opens Howard County homes for unwed pregnant mothers

Archbishop William E. Lori blessed two upscale four-bedroom suburban houses in Howard County
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Trump administration expands exemptions on contraceptive mandate

The contraceptive mandate was put in place by the Department of Health and Human Services under the Affordable Care Act.
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Amen: Lessons learned about human life

My folks showed the face of Christ to those they met. They instilled respect for life in us.
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‘Be Not Afraid’ is theme for Respect Life Sunday and 2017-18 program

Respect Life Month is observed every October by the church in the United States, beginning with Respect Life Sunday, which takes place this year Oct. 1. These events kick off the 2017-18 Respect Life Program.
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