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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. 
Pope praises late duchess for her charity work, ‘Christian goodness’
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Pope praises late duchess for her charity work, ‘Christian goodness’

Catholic News ServiceSeptember 16, 20253 min read
Pope Leo XIV praised the late Duchess of Kent, who joined the Catholic Church in 1994, for her “Christian goodness” and her many years of charity work and care for vulnerable people.
School Sister of Notre Dame Mary Michael Tashiro, former NDP teacher, dies at 93
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School Sister of Notre Dame Mary Michael Tashiro, former NDP teacher, dies at 93

Catholic Review StaffSeptember 12, 20252 min read
A funeral Mass will be offered Sept. 17 for School Sister of Notre Dame Mary Michael Tashiro at Villa Assumpta in Towson. Sister Mary Michael, a former teacher at Notre Dame Preparatory School in Towson, died Aug. 28. She was 93.
Father Thomas Gills, Western Maryland pastor and military chaplain who aided wounded, dies at 71
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Father Thomas Gills, Western Maryland pastor and military chaplain who aided wounded, dies at 71

George P. Matysek Jr.September 11, 20257 min read
Father Thomas Gills, a former military chaplain who ministered to critically wounded servicemen and later served as pastor of St. Peter the Apostle in Oakland and St. Peter at the Lake in McHenry, died Sept. 6 at his home in Little Orleans. He was 71.
Sister Joan Golden, former teacher at St. Bernardine, dies at 91
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Sister Joan Golden, former teacher at St. Bernardine, dies at 91

Catholic Review StaffSeptember 10, 20251 min read
A funeral Mass was offered Sept. 9 in Dunmore, Pa., for Sister Joan Golden of the Congregation of Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Sister Joan, formerly known as Sister M. St. Robert, died Sept. 3. She was 91.
Dominican Sister Colleen Nolan, who taught in Baltimore, dies at 79
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Dominican Sister Colleen Nolan, who taught in Baltimore, dies at 79

Catholic Review StaffSeptember 9, 20251 min read
A funeral Mass will be offered Sept. 15 in Wisconsin for Sinsinawa Dominican Sister Colleen Nolan. Sister Colleen, a former teacher at St. Rose of Lima School in Brooklyn, died Sept. 3. She was 79.
Sister of Mercy Ruth Handren, former administrator at Mercy Medical Center, dies at 104
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Sister of Mercy Ruth Handren, former administrator at Mercy Medical Center, dies at 104

Catholic Review StaffSeptember 2, 20253 min read
A funeral Mass will be held Sept. 4 for Sister of Mercy Ruth Handren. Sister Ruth, formerly known as Sister Mary Scholastica, had been a Sister of Mercy for 81 years. She died Aug. 27 at Mercy Springwell retirement home. She was 104.
Brother Michael Madden, O.F.M., Baltimore native and artisan, dies in Florida
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Brother Michael Madden, O.F.M., Baltimore native and artisan, dies in Florida

Catholic Review StaffAugust 27, 20252 min read
A funeral Mass was held Aug. 11 in St. Petersburg, Fla., for Franciscan Brother Michael Madden. The Baltimore native and accomplished artisan died Aug. 4 after a brief illness. He was 91.
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