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This page offers links for living our faith, helping others, seeking assistance, and accessing accurate health and government guidance during the COVID-19 crisis.
We thank the Catholic parishes, schools, hospitals, Catholic Charities, nursing homes, food programs, health care ministries, and the 1 million+ Maryland Catholics who are helping communities and neighbors across our state every day!
Public Masses
While churches mostly have reopened, please check with your parish before showing up and review information provided by your (arch)diocese regarding guidelines (see links below). If you have not signed up for Flocknote, MyParishApp or other communications your parish may offer, please consider doing so to get updated information.
The dispensation from attending Sunday Mass in person remains in place throughout Maryland (please participate by watching Mass on TV or online) during this time of transition.
Catholic Resources
Archdiocese of Baltimore
- Re-opening guidelines | What to expect video
- Coronavirus Resource Page
- Online Masses and Prayer | Online Masses in ASL for the deaf
- Catholic Review
- Parish directory
- Catholic Charities | Esperanza Center
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Online giving portal (to a parish or for a ministry)
Archdiocese of Washington
- Re-opening guidelines | What to expect (downloadable flyer)
- Coronavirus Resource Page
- Online Masses and Prayer | Hold a home prayer service
- Catholic Standard | El Pregonero
- Parish directory
- Catholic Charities
- Online giving
Diocese of Wilmington
- Re-opening guidelines | What to expect (downloadable flyer)
- Coronavirus Resource Page
- Online Masses and Prayer
- The Dialog
- Parish directory
- Catholic Charities
- Online giving
National and Vatican Websites
- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (with links to free prayer resources)
- USCCB - Justice for Immigrants (resources addressing immigrant needs)
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Vatican News | Pope Francis' Urbi et Orbi meditation
Catholic Health Care in Maryland
- Ascension/St. Agnes
- Bon Secours Health Care
- MedStar Good Samaritan
- Mercy Medical Center
- Holy Cross Health
- University of Maryland St. Joseph Health Center
- Caritas Counseling (mental health centers) |video on managing coronavirus anxiety
- Catholic Health Association COVID-19 page (includes ethics guidance)
Please also check parish websites and social media, especially Facebook and Twitter, for updates from the (arch)dioceses, parishes, and Maryland Catholic Conference (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram).
Ways to Give
The needs are great as demand for food, emergency assistance, health care, diapers, shelter and more has grown during the pandemic. Parishes are struggling to keep the lights on while providing in-person and virtual Masses and activities, pastoral care, and respond to practical needs of parishioners and the community. Catholic schools and teachers also are facing many challenges as they continue to provide an excellent education.
Please keep these needs in prayer - and donate to your parish and other ministries, if you can, using the links above. Check with your parish, school or Catholic Charities to see how you can volunteer. While the needs are great, health concerns and social distancing mean our parishes and ministries may need to adjust how they provide services.
Pregnancy Support
- Gabriel Network
- OptionLine: Visit the website, call 800-712-HELP or text “HELPLINE” to 313131 for confidential assistance
Government COVID-19 Resource Pages
- COVID testing sites in Maryland
- State of Maryland Department of Health
- Office of the Governor
- State of Maryland Business Information Page
- Maryland Association of Counties - links to each county's coronavirus information
- Maryland Medical Reserve Corps (medical and public health volunteers)
- Senior Call-Check Program - Department of Aging
- Centers for Disease Control