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Tony Spence, Catholic journalism veteran, dies at 71; called his work ‘a vocation I truly love’
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Tony Spence, Catholic journalism veteran, dies at 71; called his work ‘a vocation I truly love’

Kurt JensenJuly 30, 20247 min read
Anthony J. “Tony” Spence, former director and editor-in-chief of Catholic News Service, died July 28 in Nashville, Tennessee, after a long illness. He was 71. “The Catholic Media Association is grateful to God for the life of Tony Spence,” Gretchen R. Crowe, editor-in-chief of OSV News and president of the CMA board, and Rob DeFrancesco, […]
Sister Janice Marie Hallacher, former principal of Catholic High, dies at 92
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Sister Janice Marie Hallacher, former principal of Catholic High, dies at 92

Catholic Review StaffJuly 27, 20241 min read
A funeral Mass for Franciscan Sister ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Janice Marie Hallacher (formerly Sister Victor) was offered July 26 at Assisi House in Aston, Pa. Sister Janice died July 23. She was 92 and had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 72 years.
Charles Bauermann, supporter of Catholic media and religious vocations, dies at 91
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Charles Bauermann, supporter of Catholic media and religious vocations, dies at 91

Kurt JensenJuly 24, 20244 min read
Charles Louis “Chuck” Bauermann’s accounting acumen and imagination helped the Cathedral Foundation that once oversaw the Catholic Review to include new publishing and consulting ventures.
John ‘Skip’ Manley, one of longest-serving deacons in archdiocese, dies at 84
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John ‘Skip’ Manley, one of longest-serving deacons in archdiocese, dies at 84

Kurt JensenJuly 17, 20244 min read
Deacon John “Skip” Manley, one of the longest-serving deacons in the Archdiocese of Baltimore with 48 years at one parish, St. John the Evangelist in Frederick, died July 12 at age 84.
Sister Leonora Juliani, teacher at Baltimore schools, dies on 95th birthday
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Sister Leonora Juliani, teacher at Baltimore schools, dies on 95th birthday

Catholic Review StaffJuly 11, 20242 min read
A funeral Mass will be held for Sister of St. Francis Leonora Juliani July 17 at Assisi House in Aston, Pa. Sister Lenora died on her 95th birthday, July 10.
Sister Catherine Morrissey, who ministered in special education for 44 years in Baltimore, dies at 98
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Sister Catherine Morrissey, who ministered in special education for 44 years in Baltimore, dies at 98

Catholic Review StaffJuly 8, 20241 min read
Sister of St. Francis of Assisi Catherine Morrissey, who devoted most of her many years of ministry to special education in Baltimore, died June 14 at St. Francis Convent in Saint Francis, Wis. She was 98.
Jesuit Father ‘John’ LaMartina, who served for three decades at St. Ignatius, dies at 89
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Jesuit Father ‘John’ LaMartina, who served for three decades at St. Ignatius, dies at 89

Catholic Review StaffJuly 8, 20242 min read
A funeral Mass for Jesuit Father Liborio J. “John” LaMartina was offered June 20 at Colombière Chapel in Roland Park. Father LaMartina, who served 30 years as parochial vicar at St. Ignatius in Baltimore, died June 15 at Union Memorial Hospital. He was 89.
Brother Eugene L. Behenna, oldest member of Xaverian Brothers, dies at 95
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Brother Eugene L. Behenna, oldest member of Xaverian Brothers, dies at 95

Catholic Review StaffJuly 5, 20241 min read
A funeral Mass for Xaverian Brother Eugene L. Behenna (formerly Brother Edgar) was offered June 3 at the Chapel of St. John’s Preparatory School in Danvers, Mass. Brother Eugene died May 25. He was 95 and the oldest member of his religious community.
Bon Secours Sister Kathleen Moroney dies at 91
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Bon Secours Sister Kathleen Moroney dies at 91

Catholic Review StaffJune 26, 20241 min read
A funeral Mass for Bon Secours Sister Kathleen Moroney will be offered June 26 at the Sisters of Bon Secours Chapel at the Bon Secours Retreat and Conference Center in Marriottsville.
Sister Joan Marie Thompson, I.H.M., dies at 85
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Sister Joan Marie Thompson, I.H.M., dies at 85

Catholic Review StaffJune 26, 20241 min read
A funeral Mass for Sister Joan Marie Thompson (formerly known as Sister M. St. Vincent) of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary was offered June 21 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Dunmore, Pa. Sister Joan Marie died June 16. She was 85.
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