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Mary Pat Stoval, longtime archdiocesan fiscal services director, dies at 67
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Mary Pat Stoval, longtime archdiocesan fiscal services director, dies at 67

Lisa HarlowAugust 24, 20264 min read
Mary Pat Stoval, director of fiscal services for the Archdiocese of Baltimore and a beloved colleague known for her kindness, competence and faith, died Aug. 18 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, due to complications from leukemia. She was 67.
Sister Mary Laurentilla Back, S.S.N.D., dies at 93
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Sister Mary Laurentilla Back, S.S.N.D., dies at 93

Catholic Review StaffAugust 22, 20262 min read
An 11 a.m. funeral Mass for School Sister of Notre Dame Mary Laurentilla Back will be offered Aug. 25 at the chapel at Stella Maris in Timonium. Sister Mary Laurentilla died Aug. 10. She was 93.
Sister Maria Soledad Gutierrez dies at 101
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Sister Maria Soledad Gutierrez dies at 101

Catholic Review StaffAugust 4, 20261 min read
A funeral Mass for Sister Maria Soledad Gutierrez of the Oblate Sisters of Providence will be offered Aug. 8 at 11 a.m. at her religious community’s motherhouse in Arbutus. Sister Maria died July 18. She was 101. A native of Puerto Rico, Sister Maria entered religious life in 1960 and professed her first vows in […]
Delores ‘Dee’ Silverman, co-founder of Pregnancy Center North, dies at 85
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Delores ‘Dee’ Silverman, co-founder of Pregnancy Center North, dies at 85

Katie V. JonesAugust 4, 20264 min read
Silverman, co-founder of Pregnancy Center North (PCN) in Towson, died July 5 in Nevada. She was 85.
Sister Marie Olwell dies at 96
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Sister Marie Olwell dies at 96

Catholic Review StaffJuly 30, 20261 min read
A funeral Mass for Sister Marie Olwell (formerly Sister Anita Bernadette) of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chestnut Hill will be offered Sept. 21 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Villa in Flourtown, Pa. Sister Marie died June 16. She was 96.
Sister Eileen Davis, D.C., dies at 99
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Sister Eileen Davis, D.C., dies at 99

Catholic Review StaffJuly 28, 20261 min read
A funeral Mass for Daughter of Charity Sister Eileen Davis was offered July 10 at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg. Sister Eileen died July 6. She was 99.
Ann O’Neill remembered for her faith, devotion to Mother Seton as Archbishop Lori offers her funeral Mass
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Ann O’Neill remembered for her faith, devotion to Mother Seton as Archbishop Lori offers her funeral Mass

Connie ConnollyJuly 27, 20265 min read
Remembering her joyful faith journey and reminding congregants of her miraculous healing through the intercession of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Archbishop William E. Lori offered the funeral Mass of Ann Theresa O’Neill July 25 in Emmitsburg.
Ann Teresa O’Neill, whose confirmed miracle led to the canonization of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, dies at 78
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Ann Teresa O’Neill, whose confirmed miracle led to the canonization of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, dies at 78

Katie V. JonesJuly 22, 20265 min read
O’Neill, a 78-year-old Easton resident, died in the early hours of July 17 surrounded by her family. She had suffered a stroke a few days prior and was making progress before her health declined again.
Catherine Gietka, foundation president and mother of $183 million lottery winner, dies
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Catherine Gietka, foundation president and mother of $183 million lottery winner, dies

George P. Matysek Jr.July 21, 20265 min read
Catherine “Kate” Gietka, who as president of her family’s charitable foundation helped direct nearly $2 million in grants to local parishes, pro-life causes and other nonprofit groups after her daughter won a $183 million lottery jackpot, died July 17.
Sister Kathleen Marie Engers, beloved founder of Baltimore’s Pumpkin Theater, dies at 101
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Sister Kathleen Marie Engers, beloved founder of Baltimore’s Pumpkin Theater, dies at 101

George P. Matysek Jr.July 16, 20265 min read
School Sister of Notre Dame Kathleen Marie Engers, whose Pumpkin Theater introduced generations of Baltimore-area children to the performing arts, died June 10 at age 101. A longtime Notre Dame of Maryland professor, she viewed the theater as a ministry that inspired a lifelong love of the arts.
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