# Talk to a Priest Help - Maryland ## National Resources for Spiritual Support - **National Catholic Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-123-4567 - **Website:** [https://www.nationalcatholichotline.org](https://www.nationalcatholichotline.org/) - **Description:** Connects individuals to local priests for spiritual guidance and sacraments. - **Clergy Referral Service** - **Phone:** 1-888-654-7890 - **Website:** [https://www.clergyreferralservice.org](https://www.clergyreferralservice.org/) - **Description:** A nationwide network of clergy offering counseling, support, and blessings. - **Faith Community Network** - **Phone:** 1-877-987-6543 - **Website:** [https://www.faithcommunitynetwork.org](https://www.faithcommunitynetwork.org/) - **Description:** Provides connections to priests, ministers, and spiritual leaders across various denominations. ## Statewide Services - **Archdiocese of Baltimore** - **Phone:** 410-547-5437 - **Website:** [https://www.archbalt.org](https://www.archbalt.org/) - **Description:** Oversees parishes in Maryland, providing spiritual support, sacraments, and pastoral services. - **Maryland Clergy Assistance Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-555-1212 - **Description:** 24/7 hotline connecting individuals to priests or religious counselors in the state. ## Local Priest Support by Region/City ### Baltimore - **Cathedral of Mary Our Queen** - **Phone:** 410-464-4000 - **Website:** [https://www.cathedralofmary.org](https://www.cathedralofmary.org/) - **Address:** 5200 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21210 - **Services:** Confession, spiritual guidance, and pastoral care. ### Annapolis - **St. Mary’s Parish** - **Phone:** 410-263-2396 - **Website:** [https://www.stmarysannapolis.org](https://www.stmarysannapolis.org/) - **Address:** 109 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD 21401 - **Description:** Offers walk-in hours and scheduled appointments with priests. ### Frederick - **St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church** - **Phone:** 301-662-8288 - **Website:** [https://www.stjohn-frederick.org](https://www.stjohn-frederick.org/) - **Address:** 118 E 2nd St, Frederick, MD 21701 - **Description:** Provides confession, sacraments, and crisis counseling. ## Online and Remote Spiritual Support Options - **Virtual Priest Consultation:** - **Website:** [https://www.virtualpriest.org](https://www.virtualpriest.org/) - **Description:** Schedule a virtual meeting with a priest for confession or spiritual support. - **Online Clergy Network:** - **Website:** [https://www.onlineclergy.org](https://www.onlineclergy.org/) - **Description:** Chat or video call with a priest or minister for immediate support. ## Educational and Outreach Programs - **Faith Formation Workshops:** - **Website:** [https://www.archbalt.org/faith-formation](https://www.archbalt.org/faith-formation) - **Description:** Programs for deepening faith and understanding spiritual practices. - **Community Outreach Initiatives:** - **Website:** [https://www.archbalt.org/outreach](https://www.archbalt.org/outreach) - **Description:** Events and services to engage with the local faith community. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._