Del. Robin L. Grammer Jr. (D, Baltimore County) noted that Gov. Wes Moore’s motto is “Leave no one behind,” and voted against the bill because, he said, “I think today we’re leaving victims behind. We were told the solution to this problem was to pass the legislation that gave these folks (victims) the civil liability. Now, when we’re surprised… Read more

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House committee approves bill limiting payments to victims of child sexual abuse - Catholic Review

The Maryland House Judiciary Committee passed a bill April 2 that makes significant changes to the Child Victims Act, lowering the limits for future lawsuits for sexual abuse of a minor and limiting the civil damages to each claimant, rather … Continue reading

The Archdiocese of Baltimore (AoB) and the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) at the University of Notre Dame have announced a new partnership that will bring four ACE Teaching Fellows to Catholic schools across Baltimore.

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Notre Dame’s ACE Teaching Fellows to Serve in Baltimore Catholic Schools Through New Partnership - Archdiocese of Baltimore

The Archdiocese of Baltimore (AoB) and the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) at the University of Notre Dame have announced a partnership.

When congregants are sitting in the pew during #Mass, they may be focused on the action on the altar. In the meantime, #safety professionals are helping leaders learn to recognize potential threats of violence in their parishes and how to respond effectively.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore parishes learn to be pastoral in the face of threats - Catholic Review

Hosted in partnership with the archdiocese’s Office of Risk Management, the Threat Evaluation and Reporting Overview (TERO) session aimed to equip church leaders and volunteers with the tools to spot warning signs and take preventive action.

Sister Alice was among 40 women religious honored March 15 for their milestone jubilees during a special Mass and luncheon at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Baltimore MD. Collectively, the jubilarians have devoted 2,455 years of ministry to the Catholic Church.… Read more

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Jubilarians celebrate milestones in Archdiocese of Baltimore - Catholic Review

Sister Alice was among 40 women religious honored March 15 for their milestone jubilees during a special Mass and luncheon at St. Agnes in Catonsville. Collectively, the jubilarians have devoted 2,455 years of ministry to the Catholic Church.

Nearly five months after Marylanders overwhelmingly voted to enshrine #abortion in the state Constitution – and just weeks after Maryland lawmakers agreed to use a $25 million fund to help pay for abortions – hundreds of unwavering #prolife advocates took to the streets of #Annapolis March 27 for the 46th annual #Maryland #MarchForLife.… Read more

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Maryland March for Life participants urged to remain steadfast - Catholic Review

Nearly five months after Marylanders overwhelmingly voted to enshrine abortion in the state Constitution – and just weeks after Maryland lawmakers agreed to use a $25 million fund to help pay for abortions – hundreds of unwavering pro-life advocates took … Continue reading

He questioned why the law should create different standards for victims. “Everyone here has been affected. … The trauma changed your life.”

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Maryland legislators consider reducing state’s financial responsibility for child sex abuse - Catholic Review

Del. C.T. Wilson, sponsor of the Child Victims Act that was passed by the Maryland Legislature in 2023, said he wants to ensure that the names of all perpetrators of child sexual abuse in the state Department of Juvenile Justice … Continue reading