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Father Walter J. McGovern, a ‘people person’ known for his home visits, dies at 92
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Father Walter J. McGovern, a ‘people person’ known for his home visits, dies at 92

Lisa HarlowMay 15, 20244 min read
Father Walter J. McGovern, fondly remembered for his loving, pastoral presence during his six decades serving the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died May 9 at Stella Maris in Timonium. He was 92.
Xaverian Brother James P. Eckert, who taught at Mount St. Joseph, dies at 79
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Xaverian Brother James P. Eckert, who taught at Mount St. Joseph, dies at 79

Catholic Review StaffMay 10, 20242 min read
A funeral Mass was held May 1 for Brother James P. Eckert, who died April 27 of cancer of the esophagus. Brother James, who also went by Brother Campion, taught for more than 20 years and ministered to the impoverished in Western Maryland.
Jesuit Brother Darrell Burns, former chaplain at Loyola Blakefield, dies at 79
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Jesuit Brother Darrell Burns, former chaplain at Loyola Blakefield, dies at 79

Catholic Review StaffMay 8, 20241 min read
A funeral Mass will be offered May 10, 10 a.m., at St. Joseph in Cockeysville for Jesuit Brother Darrell J. Burns. Brother Darrell, a former theater director and chaplain at Loyola Blakefield in Towson, died May 3. He was 79.
Josephite Father Richard Wagner dies at 91
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Josephite Father Richard Wagner dies at 91

Catholic Review StaffMay 2, 20241 min read
An 11 a.m. funeral Mass for Josephite Father Richard F. Wagner will be offered May 3 at Church of the Incarnation in Washington, D.C. Father Wagner died April 26. He was 91.
Sister Mary Louise Zollars, who ministered to poor of Baltimore, dies at 91
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Sister Mary Louise Zollars, who ministered to poor of Baltimore, dies at 91

Catholic Review StaffApril 22, 20241 min read
A funeral Mass for Daughter of Charity Sister Mary Louise Zollars was offered April 12 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg. Sister Mary Louise died April 5. She was 91.
Deacon Coster, who served two decades in Westminster, dies at 91
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Deacon Coster, who served two decades in Westminster, dies at 91

Catholic Review StaffApril 19, 20242 min read
A funeral Mass will be held May 31 for Deacon John Coster at St. John in Westminster, where he ministered for two decades. He died April 2 at the age of 91 in Winter Park, Fla.
Sister Peggy Mathewson, nursing supervisor for Sisters of Bon Secours, dies at age 82
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Sister Peggy Mathewson, nursing supervisor for Sisters of Bon Secours, dies at age 82

Catholic Review StaffApril 17, 20242 min read
A funeral Mass for Bon Secours Sister Margaret “Peggy” Mathewson will be offered April 19 at the Sisters of Bon Secours Chapel at the Bon Secours Retreat and Conference Center in Marriottsville. Sister Peggy died April 14. She was 82.
Sister Margaret McCabe, mental health advocate, dies at 80
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Sister Margaret McCabe, mental health advocate, dies at 80

Catholic Review StaffApril 15, 20242 min read
A funeral Mass will be offered April 17 for Sister of Notre Dame de Namur Margaret “Peggy” McCabe. Sister Peggy died April 7. She was 80.
Sister Anne Marie Mack, past president of the Sisters of Bon Secours USA, dies at 76
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Sister Anne Marie Mack, past president of the Sisters of Bon Secours USA, dies at 76

Catholic Review StaffApril 13, 20243 min read
A funeral Mass for Bon Secours Sister Anne Marie Mack was offered April 10 at the Sisters of Bon Secours Chapel at the Bon Secours Retreat and Conference Center in Marriottsville. Sister Anne Marie died March 31. She was 76.
Father Byron, former economics professor at Loyola University Maryland, recalled as ‘visionary leader’
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Father Byron, former economics professor at Loyola University Maryland, recalled as ‘visionary leader’

OSV NewsApril 12, 20247 min read
Jesuit Father William J. Byron, known for his leadership of Jesuit institutions of higher learning and his many years of lecturing, teaching and writing on the relationship between business practices and Catholic spirituality, died at Manresa Hall, the health center of the Jesuit community at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia April 9. He was 96.
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