Our ministry is dedicated to the protection of human life, from conception to natural death. As Catholics, we believe that every human person is made in the image and likeness of God. Every human life is therefore sacred and inviolable and should be protected and cherished from conception until natural death. Practices such as abortion, assisted suicide, and capital punishment violate the dignity of the human person and must be rejected. The Church defends and supports human life through life-affirming initiatives which include assistance for expectant mothers and families, tangible resources and medical care, mental health counseling, and support for persons with disabilities and their families. Please see Links & Resources below to learn more.  

Our next meeting is on Wednesday, April 2 at 12pm in the Front Meeting Room of the Church Commons. We will meet for prayer and updates regarding current bills in the Maryland legislature related to life issues (see ACTION ALERT below). 

Our goal is to provide fellowship and information on life affirming initiatives, fostering a culture of life in our parish and the broader community. All are welcome!

March 19 is the Solemnity of St. Joseph. We prayerfully reflect on St. Joseph as protector of life and defender of the family. 

Maryland Catholic Conference urges all Catholics to reach out to legislators to oppose the bills. You can submit your opposition via the MD Catholic Conference website: https://mdcatholic.quorum.us/campaign/110681/ 

Quick Facts about the bills: 

• Puts vulnerable people, such as persons with disabilities and the elderly, at risk for abuse or coercion to commit suicide vs. receiving care. 

• Allows prescribing a lethal drug overdose to patients deemed to be terminally ill with less than six months to live. 

• Does not require mental health evaluations and monitoring. 

• Has no protection against insurance fraud or pressure. 

• Does not require family notification. 

• NEW THIS YEAR: Eliminates residency and proof-of residency requirements, opening the door to “suicide tourism” and undermining the integrity of truly compassionate end-of life care. 

• Does not require medical supervision, so if something goes wrong, like choking or a change of mind, the person is on his or her own. 

• Does not have safeguards to prevent lethal and highly  addictive drugs that aren’t used from getting out into our  communities.