obituaries NewsObituariesSportsWorld News A life well-coached: Lou Holtz remembered for faith, family and football John KnebelsMarch 17, 20265 min read One by one, inside the University of Notre Dame’s Basilica of the Sacred Heart March 16, a flock of priests gently patted the pall atop the casket as they descended from the altar following the funeral Mass for legendary football coach Lou Holtz. Black Catholic MinistryFeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Father Norvel, first Black superior general for U.S. men’s religious community, dies at 90 George P. Matysek Jr.March 12, 20266 min read Josephite Father William Norvel, a forceful voice for Black Catholic identity who spent more than six decades challenging the institutional church to live up to its claim of being universal, died March 8. He was 90. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Deacon Stretmater, father of 11 who ministered at Howard County parish, dies at 101 Jay SorgiMarch 12, 20263 min read The word “presence” defined the way Deacon Daniel Stretmater ministered, living a life to evoke Christ’s presence through everything he did in his 101 years of life, including actively serving for a quarter-century at St. Louis in Clarksville. NewsObituariesSportsWorld News Beloved Notre Dame coaching legend Lou Holtz remembered for ‘building men, not just players’ Eric PeatMarch 5, 20266 min read On March 4, Lou Holtz died in Orlando, Fla., at the age of 89, surrounded by his family. Forever etched in Fighting Irish lore for leading Notre Dame to the 1988 National Championship, Holtz leaves behind not just a decorated football resume but a legacy of shaping young men and inspiring people to live virtuously. JournalismNewsObituariesWorld News Prolific catechist Paul Thigpen, who mused on extraterrestrial life, dies at 71 Maria WieringFebruary 26, 20265 min read Catholic theologian and prolific writer Thomas “Paul” Thigpen died Feb. 24 at the age of 71. A resident of Kennesaw, Georgia, he wrote more than 60 books and hundreds of articles on religion and faith. Local NewsNewsObituaries Jesuit Father Anthony Berret, distinguished English professor, dies at 86 Catholic Review StaffFebruary 19, 20262 min read A funeral Mass will be offered Feb. 24 for Jesuit Father Anthony J. Berret at 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthias Church in Bala Cynwyd, Pa. Father Berret, a former professor at what is now Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, died Feb. 17 at the St. Claude La Colombiere Jesuit Community in Baltimore. Local NewsNewsObituaries Pallottine Father Peter Sticco, who served at St. Jude Shrine, dies at 84 Catholic Review StaffFebruary 19, 20262 min read A funeral Mass was offered Dec. 5 in Fairview, N.J., for Pallottine Father Peter T. Sticco. Father Sticco, provincial rector of the Pallottines of the Immaculate Conception Province and Pastor of Our Lady of Grace Church in Fairview, died Nov. 30. He was 84. Local NewsNewsObituaries Pallottine Father Robert J. Nolan, who served at St. Jude’s Shrine, dies at 86 Catholic Review StaffFebruary 19, 20261 min read A funeral Mass will be offered Feb. 21 for Pallottine Father Robert J. Nolan at St. Joseph Church in Hammonton, N.J. Father Nolan, who spent 63 years in Pallottine religious life and 56 as a priest, died Feb. 16. He was 86. NewsObituariesWorld News Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84; Catholic leaders praise civil rights leader’s work for justice Kate ScanlonFebruary 19, 20266 min read Catholic leaders were among those who praised the legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, a Baptist minister and prominent civil rights leader, who died Feb. 17. He was 84. deaconsFeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Deacon Jack Ames, Project Rachel volunteer and educator, dies at 74 Jay SorgiFebruary 12, 20264 min read Deacon John “Jack” Ames Jr., who helped the healing pathway of hundreds of people who have endured the post-abortion journey and who served in ministry at St. Agnes in Catonsville, died Feb. 8. He was 74. Previous 1 … 1 2 3 … 70 Next
