Retiring priests: Celebrating a combined three centuries of ministry May 27, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Vocations Six priests of the Archdiocese of Baltimore who have combined for nearly 300 years of ministry will be retiring July 1. The Review profiles the six as their parishes bid them farewell. First African-American priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Father Donald Sterling, set for retirement December 26, 2022 Father Ruane, known for empowering laity, retiring as pastor of Howard County parish June 30, 2022 Monsignor Farmer will remain active in pro-life movement after retirement June 30, 2022 Father Roach, noted church historian and longtime pastor, will stay active in retirement June 30, 2022 Father Simmons retiring as the oldest active priest in the archdiocese June 30, 2022 Monsignor Cummings, former Navy chaplain and longtime pastor, ready for retirement June 30, 2022 Copyright © 2021 Catholic Review Media Print
First African-American priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Father Donald Sterling, set for retirement December 26, 2022
Father Roach, noted church historian and longtime pastor, will stay active in retirement June 30, 2022