obituaries FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituariesWestern Vicariate Monsignor Paul Byrnes, ‘super pastor’ to Western Maryland, dies at 84 Tim SwiftAugust 21, 20207 min read Monsignor Paul Byrnes, who was known for years as the “super pastor” of Western Maryland, died Aug. 19 at his home along Deep Creek Lake. He was 84. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Sister Marie Cecilia Irwin, longtime head of St. Joseph Hospital, dies at 89 Tim SwiftAugust 19, 20204 min read Franciscan Sister Marie Cecilia Irwin, who for nearly two decades led what is now the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, died Aug. 17 at Assisi House in Aston, Pa., the Motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. She was 89. Known for her warm bedside manner and dedication to […] FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Mount St. Joseph alum killed in crash remembered as a ‘pure soul’ George P. Matysek Jr.August 4, 20207 min read “I grieve when I think of the lost potential for Isaac’s earthly life, in his desire to pursue art, philosophy and theology, but above all in his potential to serve others,” Father Scharbach said, adding that Isaac also had a “seemingly irreplaceable role in our family, where he served as the primary balm who could soften, inspire and encourage each of us.” Local NewsNewsObituaries Sister M. Isabel Schratwieser, IHM, dies at 97 Catholic Review StaffJuly 31, 20201 min read Sister M. Isabel Schratwieser, 97, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died July 16 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Deacon Stine dies at 85; he and wife were part of fabric of Harford County parish Paul McMullenJuly 29, 20203 min read “He was a very gentle gentleman,” said Father Charles M. Wible. “He had a wonderful approach to people, and a great sense of humor.” FeatureNewsObituariesWorld News Regis Philbin dies; Catholic TV host logged 17,000-plus hours on tube Mark PattisonJuly 27, 20204 min read Regis Philbin, the Catholic talk- and game-show host whose career in television spanned six decades, died July 24 at age 88 of cardiovascular disease at a hospital in Greenwich, Connecticut, where he lived. CoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries COVID-19 claims life of Mercy Medical Center critical care chief Paul McMullenJuly 27, 20203 min read “He dedicated his life and career to caring for the sickest patients,” said a statement from the hospital’s leadership. “And when the global pandemic came down upon us, Joe selflessly continued his work on the front lines – deeply committed to serving our patients and our city during this time of great need.” FeatureNewsObituariesRacial JusticeWorld News Head of Network remembers Lewis as ‘determined, forceful, thoughtful’ Betty ArayaJuly 27, 20205 min read WASHINGTON (CNS) — As Sister Simone Campbell, executive director of the Catholic social justice lobby Network, began reflecting on her fondest memories of the late Congressman John Lewis, she could recall one instance in which his body language showed something different than the soft-spoken, yet passionate man she knew. “The last time we really worked […] FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Monsignor Arthur W. Bastress, ‘giant’ with a ‘gentle approach,’ dies at 93 Erik ZygmontJuly 18, 20208 min read Monsignor Arthur W. Bastress, longtime pastor of the National Shrine of St. Alphonsus Liguori in Baltimore, died July 16. He was 93 and had celebrated 69 years as a priest; he was looking forward to 70. FeatureHispanic MinistryLocal NewsNewsObituaries Delfina Haydee Pereda Echeverria, leader in archdiocesan Hispanic council, dies at 99 Daniel ZawodnyJuly 10, 20205 min read “She’s one of those people who gave her life to help the Hispanic community,” said Dr. Ivan Garcia, who worked alongside Pereda on the Hispanic Pastoral Council and served as its president. Previous 1 … 51 52 53 … 74 Next
