‘Light of hope’: Cardinal Keeler, basilica restorer, interfaith leader, dies at 86 March 23, 2017By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Local News, News, Obituaries Cardinal William H. Keeler, 14th archbishop of Baltimore and international leader in Catholic-Jewish relations, died March 23.
Monsignor Armstrong remembered for ‘forming friendships in Christ’ March 13, 2017By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Cardinal Stafford praised Monsignor Robert Armstrong’s welcoming spirit to people in the parishes he served.
Monsignor Armstrong, beloved rector of Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, dies at 81 March 9, 2017By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries “The church asked him to become a father to the people of God and he did that extraordinarily well,” Father Seitz said.
Notre Dame Prep headmistress who ushered school into 21st Century dies at 87 March 1, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Sister Christine Marie Mulcahy of the School Sisters of Notre Dame was remembered for both her leadership of Notre Dame Preparatory School and of her congregation.
Former Ravens’ president remembered for empathy, faith, spirit January 17, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Archbishop William E. Lori offered the funeral Mass for David Modell at the Baltimore Basilica Jan. 17.
Father Casimir Peterson, known for detective work and ministry to mentally ill, dies December 7, 2016By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Father Casimir M. Peterson, a priest who attracted international attention for using detective skills in uncovering a long-forgotten Marian crown of jewels, died Dec. 4.
Father Rose, Baltimore native, remembered as ‘great man,’ priest July 26, 2016By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A priest for 60 years, Father Rose is remembered for his bravery, compassion, intellect and service.
Mount St. Mary’s seminarian is believed dead after saving woman’s life July 11, 2016By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A seminarian from Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg is believed to have drowned after saving the life of a woman who fell into the Arkansas River July 9.
Scalia, longest-serving justice on current Supreme Court, was champion of originalism February 15, 2016By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Scalia said it wasn’t his job to make policy or law, but to “say only what the law provides.”
‘Art in Heaven:’ Archdiocese bids farewell to Monsignor Valenzano September 11, 2015By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Local News, News, Obituaries In a final sendoff marked with heartfelt displays of raw emotion, hundreds of people said goodbye to Monsignor Arthur F. Valenzano.
Monsignor Valenzano, basilica rector who touched the lives of thousands, succumbs to cancer September 6, 2015By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Local News, News, Obituaries Monsignor Arthur F. Valenzano, basilica rector and a man described by Archbishop Lori as a priest of “tremendous pastoral love,” died Sept. 5.
Callum researched, shared story of Maryland black Catholics July 29, 2015By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Local News, News, Obituaries St. Francis Xavier Church in East Baltimore bade farewell July 28 to the scholar who made its rich history come alive.