Sister Lynn Patrice Lavin, former Baltimore administrator for Sisters of St. Francis, dies at 76 October 1, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries 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. Born Rita Kathleen Lavin in Baltimore, Sister Lynn Patrice was a member of St. Stephen Parish in Bradshaw and a graduate of The Catholic High School of Baltimore. She entered the congregation in 1967 and professed her first vows in 1970. She earned a bachelor’s degree. in English from Neumann University, a master’s degree in spirituality from Duquesne University, and a doctorate in formative spirituality and counseling from what is now Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore. A licensed therapist, she ministered primarily in consulting and counseling. She also served other religious congregations as a facilitator and consultant. For 12 years, she ministered as provincial minister and vocation minister for the congregation’s St. Joseph Province. She also served for three years as director of the St. Joseph Family Center in Spokane, Wash. Elsewhere, Sister Lynn Patrice ministered in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Delaware. Read More Obituaries A life well-coached: Lou Holtz remembered for faith, family and football Father Norvel, first Black superior general for U.S. men’s religious community, dies at 90 Deacon Stretmater, father of 11 who ministered at Howard County parish, dies at 101 Beloved Notre Dame coaching legend Lou Holtz remembered for ‘building men, not just players’ Prolific catechist Paul Thigpen, who mused on extraterrestrial life, dies at 71 Jesuit Father Anthony Berret, distinguished English professor, dies at 86 Copyright © 2025 Catholic Review Media Print
