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Father Thomas McDonnell, S.J., former Loyola Blakefield teacher, dies at 88
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Father Thomas McDonnell, S.J., former Loyola Blakefield teacher, dies at 88

Catholic Review StaffOctober 16, 20251 min read
A funeral Mass for Jesuit Father Thomas P. McDonnell was offered Oct. 13 at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit of the Campion Center in Weston, Mass. Father McDonnell died Oct. 2. He was 88 and a priest for 57 years. 
Father Szymkowiak, former Redemptorist pastor in Baltimore, dies at 88
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Father Szymkowiak, former Redemptorist pastor in Baltimore, dies at 88

Kurt JensenOctober 15, 20253 min read
Redemptorist Father Gerard John Szymkowiak, a former pastor of St. Michael in Fells Point and Sacred Heart of Jesus-Corazón de Jesus in Highlandtown who was known for his attention to liturgy and his hardworking spirit, died Oct. 3. He was 88.
Father Dornic, Byzantine Rite parish founder, dies at 94
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Father Dornic, Byzantine Rite parish founder, dies at 94

Catholic Review StaffOctober 15, 20254 min read
A funeral Mass was offered Oct. 11 for Byzantine Rite Father Ivan Dusan Dornic, the founder of St. Mary’s Assumption Byzantine Catholic Church in Joppa. Father Dornic, who once ministered at St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church in East Baltimore, died Sept. 27. He was 94.
Sister of St. Francis Maureen Stout, former teacher in Baltimore, dies at 86
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Sister of St. Francis Maureen Stout, former teacher in Baltimore, dies at 86

Catholic Review StaffOctober 15, 20251 min read
A funeral Mass will be offered Oct. 17 for Sister Maureen Stout in Aston, Pa. A member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 65 years, Sister Maureen died Oct. 13. She was 86.
St. John parishioner Joe Swiss remembered for helping others find the Lord
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St. John parishioner Joe Swiss remembered for helping others find the Lord

Katie V. JonesOctober 14, 20253 min read
Joseph “Joe” Swiss Jr., a leading figure in evangelization in the Archdiocese of Baltimore who was known for his embrace of new technologies in spreading the Gospel and his passion for  welcoming adults to the Catholic faith, died Sept. 18. He was 77.
Sister Jean, beloved Loyola icon and chaplain of men’s basketball team, dies at 106
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Sister Jean, beloved Loyola icon and chaplain of men’s basketball team, dies at 106

John KnebelsOctober 10, 20254 min read
Sister Jean, a Sister of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and longtime chaplain of the Loyola University Chicago men’s basketball team, died Oct. 9. She was 106.
Late president of Latter-day Saints, Catholics found common ground in serving vulnerable
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Late president of Latter-day Saints, Catholics found common ground in serving vulnerable

Tony GutierrezOctober 7, 20258 min read
Catholics involved in interfaith efforts have offered their condolences to the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the death of their president, Russell M. Nelson, Sept. 27 at age 101.
Sister Lynn Patrice Lavin, former Baltimore administrator for Sisters of St. Francis, dies at 76
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Sister Lynn Patrice Lavin, former Baltimore administrator for Sisters of St. Francis, dies at 76

Catholic Review StaffOctober 1, 20252 min read
A funeral Mass was offered Sept. 25 for Sister of St. Francis Lynn Patrice Lavin. The Baltimore native, who served as congregational minister for the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, died Sept. 16. She was 76 and had been a member of her order for 55 years.
Late Archbishop Beltran recalled as good shepherd who served ‘faithfully and tirelessly’
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Late Archbishop Beltran recalled as good shepherd who served ‘faithfully and tirelessly’

OSV NewsSeptember 26, 20255 min read
A funeral Mass was celebrated at the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine in Oklahoma City Sept. 24 for retired Archbishop Eusebius J. Beltran, followed by interment at Resurrection Cemetery. He died Sept. 12 at age 91.
Deacon Dodge, who ministered in South Baltimore, dies at 79
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Deacon Dodge, who ministered in South Baltimore, dies at 79

Katie V. JonesSeptember 22, 20253 min read
Deacon Michael Dodge, who served for many years as a permanent deacon at The Community of St. Athanasius (Curtis Bay) and St. Rose of Lima (Brooklyn), was remembered by family and friends for his special way of sharing time with people. 
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