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Former longtime pastor of Holy Spirit in Joppa dies
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Former longtime pastor of Holy Spirit in Joppa dies

Katie V. JonesFebruary 27, 20255 min read
Father Joseph C. Simmons, the former longtime pastor of Holy Spirit in Joppa, who led major construction projects and was remembered for his presence to parishioners, died Feb. 25 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He had just turned 89 Feb. 19.
Father Nixon Mullah, S.S.J., dies at 51
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Father Nixon Mullah, S.S.J., dies at 51

Catholic Review StaffFebruary 24, 20251 min read
A memorial Mass for Josephite Father Nixon Mullah will be offered Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. at St. Luke in Washington, D.C.
Redemptorist Father Knappik, an associate pastor in Annapolis and Baltimore, dies at 92
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Redemptorist Father Knappik, an associate pastor in Annapolis and Baltimore, dies at 92

Catholic Review StaffFebruary 24, 20251 min read
A funeral Mass was offered Feb. 21 for Redemptorist Father Richard Knappik at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church in Ephrata, Pa. Father Knappik, who ministered as an associate pastor in Annapolis and Baltimore, died Feb. 16, one day short of his 93rd birthday.
Sister Marianne Muscott, who served in Baltimore for three decades, dies at 83
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Sister Marianne Muscott, who served in Baltimore for three decades, dies at 83

Catholic Review StaffFebruary 20, 20251 min read
A funeral Mass was offered Nov. 20 for Sister of St. Francis of Assisi Marianne Muscott (formerly Sister Stella Maris) at St. Francis Convent in Saint Francis, Wisc. Sister Marianne died Nov. 12 at age 83.
Sister Margaret Gardner, former special educator in Baltimore, dies at 103
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Sister Margaret Gardner, former special educator in Baltimore, dies at 103

Catholic Review StaffFebruary 20, 20251 min read
A memorial Mass will be offered Feb. 28 for Sister of St. Francis of Assisi Margaret Gardner (formerly Sister Mary David) at St. Francis Convent in Saint Francis, Wisc. Sister Margaret, who worked in special education at St. Elizabeth School in Baltimore, died Jan. 24, three days shy of her 104th birthday.
Sister Joan Drega, former development director for Daughters of Charity, dies at 88
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Sister Joan Drega, former development director for Daughters of Charity, dies at 88

Catholic Review StaffFebruary 19, 20252 min read
A funeral Mass was offered Feb. 12 for Daughter of Charity Sister Joan Drega (Josephine Mary) in the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg. Sister Joan, a Baltimore native who served as a regional director of development for her order, died Feb. 7 at 88.
Faith, family, football pivotal for late owner of Bears, who was married in Bel Air
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Faith, family, football pivotal for late owner of Bears, who was married in Bel Air

John KnebelsFebruary 10, 20254 min read
When Virginia Halas McCaskey died Feb. 6 at age 102, a nonstop flood of remembrance and gratitude enveloped the sports world and social media.
Sister Patricia Ann Scanlan, O.C.D., dies at 92
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Sister Patricia Ann Scanlan, O.C.D., dies at 92

Catholic Review StaffFebruary 10, 20251 min read
A funeral Mass for Carmelite Sister Patricia of Jesus (Patricia Ann Scanlan) was offered Jan. 31 at the Carmelite Monastery in Towson. Sister Patricia died Jan. 19 at Stella Maris in Timonium. She was 92 years old and had been a member of the Carmelite Sisters of Baltimore for 74 years.
Sister Ann Paul (Barbara) Chenard, D.C., dies at 96
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Sister Ann Paul (Barbara) Chenard, D.C., dies at 96

Catholic Review StaffFebruary 10, 20251 min read
A funeral Mass for Daughter of Charity Sister Ann Paul (Barbara) Chenard was offered Feb. 4 at St. Louise House in Albany, N.Y. Sister Ann Paul died Jan. 30. She was 96.
Oblate Sister of Providence Mercia Delgado, a gifted artist, dies at 93
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Oblate Sister of Providence Mercia Delgado, a gifted artist, dies at 93

Catholic Review StaffFebruary 7, 20251 min read
A funeral Mass was offered Jan. 28 for Sister Mercia Delgado, a member of the Oblate Sisters of Providence for 67 years. She died Jan. 17 at age 93. 
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