Chaplain

Fr. Matt is a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. He grew up in Perry Hall / Baltimore and received a Bachelors of Science in Education from Mount St. Mary’s University and Masters of Education at Boston College before entering St. Mary’s Seminary & University where he graduated with a Masters of Divinity and was ordained a priest in 2019. Fr. Matt became the chaplain of the Catholic Retrievers and Associate Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Baltimore in July 2022.

Campus Minister

Christy grew up in Timonium, Maryland. She graduated from Towson University ‘12 with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Cultural Anthropology. During college, she went on a short-term mission trip to Nigeria and it changed her life. She discerned within a missionary religious order for a time, and loved her formation in Theology and Philosophy. She is so excited to start this next adventure as Campus Minister!

Campus Ministry Assistant

UMBC Alumnus C’25 // Major: Psychology

Aaron grew up in Germantown, Maryland.

Fun Fact: Aaron used to live in Japan.

Favorite Catholic Retriever's memory: "The yearly retreats with the community to grow and bond with each other."

Advice for new students: "Manage your time wisely, but always make time for the Lord."

Volunteer OCIA Coordinator & Bookkeeper

Joe is a great support to our ministry as the coordinator of our OCIA formation for students who want to receive sacraments / enter the Catholic Church.

Pastoral Year Seminarian

Pascal Atunzu is a seminarian of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Originally from Nigeria, he graduated with a baking degree from the Culinary Institute of America before entering seminary in 2019, where he received a Bachelor of Philosophy from Catholic University of America and currently at St. Mary’s Seminary and University pursuing a Masters of Divinity. He is thrilled to be with the faith filled community of Catholic Retrievers. 

President

Senior // Economics

Timothy grew up in Gambills, MD

Fun Fact: Timothy plays Magic the Gathering (deck-building game)

Favorite Catholic Retriever’s memory: “My first game night at Catholic Retrievers.”

Advice for new students: “Be open to new experiences and spiritual commitments.”

Vice President & Women’s Freshman Bible Study Leader

Senior // STEM Education

Roxy grew up in Mt. Airy, MD.

Fun Fact: Roxy has chickens and loves to swim

Favorite Catholic Retriever’s memory: “Making friends at fall retreat”

Advice for new students: “Get involved! Come to events and you will make friends.”

Treasurer & Men’s Bible Study Leader

Junior // Computer Science

Galen grew up in Beltsville, MD.

Fun Fact: “Jupiter”

Favorite Catholic Retrievers memory: "The mission trip to Guatemala."

Advice for new students: "To obtain requires sacrifice, question whether what you’re obtaining is worth the sacrifice."

Secretary & Women’s Bible Study Leader

Junior // Mechanical Engineering

Genny grew up in Ellicott City, MD.

Fun Fact: Genny is double jointed in her shoulders!

Favorite Catholic Retrievers memory: “My first retreat in Spring 2024.”

Advice for new students: “Always surround yourself with others who also love the Lord!”

Liturgy Chair

Sophomore // IS

Gavin grew up in Fallston, MD.

Fun Fact: Gavin has known Father Matt for 8 years!

Favorite Catholic Retrievers memory: Seek 2025

Advice for new students: “Come to as many events, masses, and social gatherings as possible”

Evangelization Chair & Men’s Freshman Bible Study Leader

Sophomore // Biology

Brandon grew up in Burtonsville, MD.

Fun Fact: In high school Brandon was certified as a clinical medical assistant

Favorite Catholic Retrievers memory: “Trip to Rome”

Advice for new students: “You cannot give up when it gets hard!”

Communication Chair & Women’s Bible Study Leader

Senior // Financial Economics

Annamarie grew up in Ellicott City, Maryland, not far from UMBC.

Fun Fact: Annamarie has a striking resemblance to St. Jacinta (one of the children of Fatima).

Favorite Catholic Retrievers memory: "Leading a women's bible study."

Advice for new students: "Make sure you make time in your schedule for mass, daily prayer, and bible study."

Service Chair & Women’s Bible Study Leader

Junior // IS

Chiamaka grew up in Greenbelt, MD

Fun Fact: Chiamaka grew up in Washington DC and Greenbelt MD.

Favorite Catholic Retrievers memory: “The Papal Audience at the Vatican in late May.”

Advice for new students: “Try your best and give it to God.”

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Carpenter is a great support to our ministry and an active member of Our Lady of Victory Parish in Arbutus. She is the Principal Lecturer of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Her office is in MEYR 112.

Professor of Biology & Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Chuck works as a biology professor at UMBC but also serves the Catholic Retriever community primarily by serving our daily Masses. His office is in 4th Floor ILSB.