Maryland was created as a safe haven for Catholics.
Lord Baltimore founded Maryland. He named it Maryland after Mary, the Mother of God
Yes, Maryland was founded by Catholics for Catholics.
Maryland
The Southern Colonies Maryland was founded in 1634 by a group of English Catholics who could not practice their religion in England. Their leader was Lord Baltimore. Baltimore sent about 300 settlers to the colony. Their settlement was called St. Mary's. Later the name was changed to Baltimore for their leader.
The Calvert family led by Cecil Calvert, an English Catholic nobleman, started a colony where Catholics would be safe. This colony was settled in Maryland and allowed the Catholics to practice their religion without fears.
Lord Baltimore, Ceclius Calvert, created the colony of Maryland for Catholics.
Lord Baltimore
The colony of Maryland consisted mostly of Catholics. Lord Baltimore asked the king of England for an exclusive colony for Roman Catholics and his wish was granted.
Maryland was a colony established by and for Catholics.
Cecilius Calvert, the Lord of Baltimore founded Maryland for Catholics.
Lord Baltimore
Actually, Cecilius Calvert founded the colony of Marylandas a colony for Catholics. His father, George, intended to do so but died before the title to the colony was issued.