What does Our Faith in Action look like? It’s God’s love witnessed in every act of service. Every meal served. Every prayer in His name. Every shelter provided. Every child educated. Every comfort extended.

More than 500,000 faithful-strong, you are the Catholic Church – and because of your kindness, compassion, generosity and acts of service, the Church shows up every day for our neighbors throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore and beyond.

Catholic organizations are the largest private provider of social services in the region. Collectively, we are the Body of Christ. This is Our Faith in Action.

In a single year …

  • At least 6,000 men, women and children received support for mental wellness, behavioral health and substance abuse challenges.
  • Nearly 1,000 people created a network of certified Mental Health First Aid responders.
  • More than 2,100 young people shared $2.8 million i­­­n scholarships for a Christ-centered, academically excellent Catholic education.
  • Another 562 students benefited from $2.2 million in BOOST scholarship advocated by the Archdiocese.
  • Parishes provided $4.7 million in tuition assistance and support for Catholic education.
  • Care packages filled with fresh groceries were delivered to 221 (2023) families of homicide victims in Baltimore. Others received assistance with overdue rent, relocation costs and burial expenses.
  • More than 360 guns were taken off of the streets and destroyed in partnership the Baltimore Police Department. (2023)
  • Almost 400 unaccompanied minors were reunified with a family member or community sponsor.
  • About 1,400 children were educated in Head Start classrooms run by Catholic organizations.

Putting faith into action

December 14, 2023
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Catholic Review Coverage
OUR FAITH IN ACTION

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