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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.
Catholic scholar recalls ministry, impact of late founder of Focus on the Family
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Catholic scholar recalls ministry, impact of late founder of Focus on the Family

Kurt JensenAugust 27, 20255 min read
In 2014, James Dobson, the founder of Focus on the Family and a longtime broadcaster, became one of the first evangelical Christian leaders invited to speak at the national March for Life, joining a group of speakers that in past years had been dominated by Catholic clergy and Catholic members of Congress.
Three philanthropists remembered for support of Archdiocese of Baltimore causes
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Three philanthropists remembered for support of Archdiocese of Baltimore causes

Kurt JensenAugust 26, 20255 min read
Three archdiocesan philanthropists, two of whom raised millions for the Partners in Excellence scholarship program and received awards for their charitable works, have died within days of each other.
Sister Kathleen Shannon, Baltimore native and math teacher, dies at 70
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Sister Kathleen Shannon, Baltimore native and math teacher, dies at 70

Catholic Review StaffAugust 26, 20252 min read
A funeral service was held Aug. 23 for Daughter of Charity Sister Kathleen Shannon, a Baltimore native and math teacher. She died Aug. 20 at age 70 of lymphoma at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg.
Jesuit Father James Salmon, noted Loyola professor, dies at 100
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Jesuit Father James Salmon, noted Loyola professor, dies at 100

Catholic Review StaffAugust 25, 20255 min read
Jesuit Father James F. Salmon, who served three stints as a science and theology professor at what is now Loyola University Maryland, died Aug. 17. Father Salmon, who also served as headmaster at Loyola Blakefield from 1973 to 1976, had turned 100 in July after serving 75 years as a priest.
Sister Agnese Neumann dies at 95
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Sister Agnese Neumann dies at 95

Catholic Review StaffAugust 6, 20252 min read
A funeral Mass for Religious Sister of Mercy Agnese Neumann will be offered at 11 a.m. on Aug. 11 at St. Joseph in Cockeysville. Sister Agnese died Aug. 2. She was 95.
Sister Rita Ann Naughton, I.H.M., dies at 88
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Sister Rita Ann Naughton, I.H.M., dies at 88

Catholic Review StaffJuly 31, 20251 min read
Sister Rita Ann Naughton (formerly known as Sister Mary Sarto) of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary July 23.
Sister Miriam Jansen, former director of international programs at Notre Dame of Maryland, dies at 86
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Sister Miriam Jansen, former director of international programs at Notre Dame of Maryland, dies at 86

Catholic Review StaffJuly 30, 20252 min read
Beginning in 1992, Sister Miriam served for 19 years as director of international programs at what is now Notre Dame of Maryland University in Baltimore. A former provincial leader for her religious community’s former St. Louis Province and a former superintendent of Catholic schools for the Diocese of Jefferson City, Miss., she held other assignments in in Missouri and Illinois.
Sister Rose Sylvia Lindner, S.S.N.D., dies at 91
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Sister Rose Sylvia Lindner, S.S.N.D., dies at 91

Catholic Review StaffJuly 29, 20252 min read
A funeral Mass for School Sister of Notre Dame Rose Sylvia Lindner was offered July 2 at Villa Assumpta in Baltimore. Sister Rose Sylvia died June 18. She was 91.
Father Robert Wojsław dies at 52
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Father Robert Wojsław dies at 52

Catholic Review StaffJuly 16, 20251 min read
A funeral Mass for Society of Christ Father Robert Wojsław will be offered at 11 a.m. on July 18 at Holy Rosary in Fells Point. Father Wojsław died suddenly July 14. He was 52.
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