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. On January 10, 2026, Fr. Matt left his role in the Vocations Office and was assigned by Archbishop Lori as the Chaplain of the UMBC Catholic Retrievers full-time!

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

Timothy grew up in Odenton, Maryland but now lives in West Baltimore. Timothy converted to Catholicism at the Easter Vigil 2024. He was President of the Catholic Retrievers before graduating in December 2025 with a degree in Economics.

Volunteer OCIA Coordinator & Bookkeeper

Joe is a great support to our ministry as our bookkeeper and 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 & Vice President

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

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

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 // Information Systems

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”

Campus Outreach 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

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.”

Grand Knight, UMBC Knights of Columbus Council #18656

Junior // Computer Science

Luke grew up in Laurel, MD

Fun Fact: Luke was born in England

Favorite Catholic Retrievers memory: Hanging out with the guys from CR after Sunday Supper

Advice for new students: Figure out how you study best, and exploit that as much as you can.

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.