Sister Marie Cecilia Irwin, longtime head of St. Joseph Hospital, dies at 89 August 19, 2020By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Franciscan Sister Marie Cecilia Irwin, who for nearly two decades led what is now the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, died Aug. 17 at Assisi House in Aston, Pa., the Motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. She was 89. Known for her warm bedside manner and dedication to […]
Mount St. Joseph alum killed in crash remembered as a ‘pure soul’ August 4, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries “I grieve when I think of the lost potential for Isaac’s earthly life, in his desire to pursue art, philosophy and theology, but above all in his potential to serve others,” Father Scharbach said, adding that Isaac also had a “seemingly irreplaceable role in our family, where he served as the primary balm who could soften, inspire and encourage each of us.”
Sister M. Isabel Schratwieser, IHM, dies at 97 July 31, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Sister M. Isabel Schratwieser, 97, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died July 16 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.
Deacon Stine dies at 85; he and wife were part of fabric of Harford County parish July 29, 2020By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries “He was a very gentle gentleman,” said Father Charles M. Wible. “He had a wonderful approach to people, and a great sense of humor.”
Regis Philbin dies; Catholic TV host logged 17,000-plus hours on tube July 27, 2020By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Obituaries, World News Regis Philbin, the Catholic talk- and game-show host whose career in television spanned six decades, died July 24 at age 88 of cardiovascular disease at a hospital in Greenwich, Connecticut, where he lived.
COVID-19 claims life of Mercy Medical Center critical care chief July 27, 2020By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries “He dedicated his life and career to caring for the sickest patients,” said a statement from the hospital’s leadership. “And when the global pandemic came down upon us, Joe selflessly continued his work on the front lines – deeply committed to serving our patients and our city during this time of great need.”
Head of Network remembers Lewis as ‘determined, forceful, thoughtful’ July 27, 2020By Betty Araya Filed Under: Feature, News, Obituaries, Racial Justice, World News WASHINGTON (CNS) — As Sister Simone Campbell, executive director of the Catholic social justice lobby Network, began reflecting on her fondest memories of the late Congressman John Lewis, she could recall one instance in which his body language showed something different than the soft-spoken, yet passionate man she knew. “The last time we really worked […]
Monsignor Arthur W. Bastress, ‘giant’ with a ‘gentle approach,’ dies at 93 July 18, 2020By Erik Zygmont Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Monsignor Arthur W. Bastress, longtime pastor of the National Shrine of St. Alphonsus Liguori in Baltimore, died July 16. He was 93 and had celebrated 69 years as a priest; he was looking forward to 70.
Delfina Haydee Pereda Echeverria, leader in archdiocesan Hispanic council, dies at 99 July 10, 2020By Daniel Zawodny Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Obituaries “She’s one of those people who gave her life to help the Hispanic community,” said Dr. Ivan Garcia, who worked alongside Pereda on the Hispanic Pastoral Council and served as its president.
Delfina Haydee Pereda Echeverria, un líder del consejo Hispano de la arquidiócesis, fallece a los 99 años July 10, 2020By Daniel Zawodny Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español, Hispanic Ministry, Obituaries “Ella es una de aquellas personas quien dio su vida para ayudar a la comunidad Hispana,” dijo Dr. Iván García, quien trabajó junto con Pereda en el Consejo Pastoral Hispano y sirvió como presidente.
Sister Maryla Farfour, I.H.M., taught at St. Agnes School July 2, 2020By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Sister Maryla Farfour, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, died June 20 in Scranton, Pa. She was 96.
Sister Aletta Dorothy Donahue, O.S.F., taught in Baltimore Archdiocese July 2, 2020By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Sister Aletta Dorothy Donahue, who taught at three schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died June 11 at Assisi House in Aston, Pa. She was 97.
