U.S. Province News Archive
Memories of Old St. Mary’s
Old St. Mary’s Seminary, A. A. Bodine photograph.The year 2019 marked the 50th anniversary of the closing of St. Mary’s Seminary on Paca Street. The Sulpician Province recognized this anniversary with a special prayer service of remembrance on October 16, 2019, during...
Link by Link: Sulpicians Influence Elizabeth Seton
Mother Seton statue at St. Mary’s Spiritual Center & Historic Site. Link by Link [1] When Elizabeth Bayley Seton resolved to embrace the Catholic faith, she was of the mind: “I … trust all to God–it is his affair NOW.”[2] Sailing toward Baltimore aboard The Grand...
Obituary: Vincent. D. Bui, P.S.S.
Vincent D. Bui, P.S.S June 25, 1961 – June 9, 2020 “The Lord had said to Abram, ‘Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you’ ” (Gen 12:1). With Fr. Vince Bui, it is as though he heard a call like that of Abram when he...
Obituary: John F. Mattingly, PSS
John F. Mattingly, P.S.S. January 19, 1923 – June 8, 2020 “As for you, you shall go to your fathers in peace; you will be buried at a good old age.” (Gen 15:15). These words which Yahweh spoke to Abram could well be spoken to Fr. Mattingly, who enjoyed the benefits of...
Father Michael J. McGivney to be Beatified
St. Mary’s Seminary & University Alumnus Father Michael J. McGivney to be Beatified by Pope FrancisFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 1, 2020 Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney – an alumnus of St. Mary’s Seminary class of 1877 who in 1888 founded the Knights of...
Recently Retired Provincial Superior John C. Kemper, P.S.S., Dies
John C. Kemper, P.S.S. July 29, 1957 – May 21, 2020See also the article on the Archdiocese of Baltimore website. Link will open in a new tab or window. When a member of our Province passes on, he leaves a mark. For many, it is as a teacher in the classroom; for...
Very Rev. John C. Kemper, P.S.S. Resigns
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2020 Very Rev. John C. Kemper, P.S.S. resigns as Provincial Superior of the Society of St. Sulpice, Province of the United States Baltimore, MD – On April 24, 2020, Very Rev. John C. Kemper, P.S.S. submitted his resignation for health...
Fr. David Thayer interviewed on Catholic Baltimore
Fr. David Thayer, P.S.S., senior researcher on the French School in the Sulpician Tradition, was interviewed for the Catholic Baltimore radio program that aired on March 29, 2020. Mr. George Matysek, Digital Editor for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, was the host. The...
Fr. John E. McMurry Celebrates 89th Birthday
Fr. John E. McMurry, P.S.S., celebrated his 89th birthday on March 19, 2020, at Villa Olier with his confreres. Fr. McMurry was thankful for the celebration and for his delicious birthday cake. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there were no family or friends present for...
Obituary: Richard Brian MacDonough, P.S.S.
RICHARD BRIAN MacDONOUGH, P.S.S. February 26, 1935 – March 10, 2020 Born February 26, 1935, and raised in Brewer, ME, Fr. MacDonough was one of three children of John and Flavilla (nee Goody) MacDonough. He is survived by his brother, John, and sister, Jane. Fr....