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Beloved pastor who endured paralysis dies at 77
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Beloved pastor who endured paralysis dies at 77

George P. Matysek Jr.January 8, 20266 min read
Redemptorist Father John Murray, a visionary former pastor of St. Wenceslaus in Baltimore and St. Mary in Annapolis whose courage in the face of long-term paralysis inspired many, died Dec. 30. He was 77.
Sister Catherine Horan, S.N.D.deN., dies at 86
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Sister Catherine Horan, S.N.D.deN., dies at 86

Catholic Review StaffJanuary 7, 20261 min read
A former teacher at Trinity School in Ilchester, she also served in the Archdiocese of Washington and Kenya, where she worked with children with disabilities and helped people start small businesses.
Russell Shaw remembered as ‘giant of the Church’ for contribution to Catholic communications
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Russell Shaw remembered as ‘giant of the Church’ for contribution to Catholic communications

Maria WieringJanuary 7, 20268 min read
Russell Shaw, a veteran Catholic journalist who led communications for the U.S. bishops and Knights of Columbus and authored numerous articles and books, died Jan. 6 at the age of 90 in Silver Spring.
Comboni Missionary Sister Andre Rothschild, who ministered at St. Matthew, dies at 79
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Comboni Missionary Sister Andre Rothschild, who ministered at St. Matthew, dies at 79

Catholic Review StaffJanuary 6, 20262 min read
A funeral Mass for Comboni Missionary Sister Andre Rothschild will be offered Jan. 24, 11 a.m., at St. Matthew in Northwood. Sister Andre, who ministered at St. Matthew for two decades, died Dec. 26. She was 79.
Deacon Page, known for his multi-faceted service, dies at 85
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Deacon Page, known for his multi-faceted service, dies at 85

Kurt JensenDecember 19, 20252 min read
Deacon David Anthony Page Sr. worked in every role possible for a deacon during his 16 years of service at St. Joseph Parish in Odenton.  
Father Gregory Rapisarda, revered for his accompaniment of the sick, dies at 78
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Father Gregory Rapisarda, revered for his accompaniment of the sick, dies at 78

George P. Matysek Jr.December 11, 20257 min read
Father Gregory Rapisarda, who was beloved for his selfless outreach to the sick, died Dec. 10. He was the longtime Catholic chaplain at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore.
Sister of Notre Dame de Namur Agnes Rose McNally dies at 97
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Sister of Notre Dame de Namur Agnes Rose McNally dies at 97

Catholic Review StaffNovember 21, 20251 min read
A funeral Mass for Sister of Notre Dame de Namur Agnes Rose McNally was offered Nov. 14 at Our Lady of Victory in Arbutus. Sister Agnes Rose died Nov. 6 in Worcester, Mass. She was 97.
Sister Katherine O’Neil, I.H.M., dies at 84
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Sister Katherine O’Neil, I.H.M., dies at 84

Catholic Review StaffNovember 20, 20251 min read
A funeral Mass for Sister Katherine O’Neil (formerly known as Sister Mary St. Germaine) of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary was offered Nov. 20 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Dunmore, Pa. Sister Katherine died Nov. 13. She was 84. 
Father John E. Lynch Jr., C.S.P, dies at 101
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Father John E. Lynch Jr., C.S.P, dies at 101

Catholic Review StaffNovember 19, 20251 min read
A 10 a.m. funeral Mass will be offered for Paulist Father John E. Lynch Jr. Dec. 10 in the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Father Lynch died Nov. 15. He was 101.
Jesuit Father Robert Hamm dies at 88
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Jesuit Father Robert Hamm dies at 88

Catholic Review StaffNovember 7, 20252 min read
Jesuit Father Robert E. Hamm died Oct. 25 at Manresa Hall in Merion Station, Pa. He was 88, a Jesuit for 70 years and a priest for 57 years.
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