The Archdiocesan Legislative Network was created to bring Catholic values into public policy decisions. Parishioners working through the Network become active and involved citizens advocating for human life and human dignity through the legislative process, primarily at the State level. Participants can choose to be involved in some or all of the activities of the Legislative Network. These activities include: 1) responding to the mailings or phone alerts by contacting the appropriate legislator, 2) attending the legislative briefing in January to learn more about the life issues before the Maryland General Assembly, and 3) joining with Catholics throughout the State at Lobby Night. Lobby Night is held annually in Annapolis on President's Day. The Legislative Network also sponsors voter registration drives.
Learn more about the Archdiocese's efforts
The Maryland Catholic Conference (MCC) is the advocacy arm of the bishops serving the dioceses of the State of Maryland. The MCC promotes the public policy and pastoral interests of Catholics in Maryland. For more information on issues and positions, particularly in the areas which affect human life and dignity, visit the Maryland Catholic Conference.
How to contact your elected representatives:
On issues at the federal level, contact our United States senators:
On issues at the state level, contact:
- Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. at The Office of the Governor
Phone: (800) 811-8336 or Fax: (410) 974-3275
- Your elected State officials at The Maryland General Assembly
(Scroll down to "Contact your legislator" and select your district)
Phone: (800) 492-7122 or Fax: (301) 858-3850
On issues at the county level, contact:
