Our Team

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

Ellen is the campus minister at UMBC. She grew up in Baltimore and received a Bachelors of Science in English from Towson University. Following her time at Towson, she served as a missionary with FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) for four years in New Jersey. Ellen became the campus minister of the Catholic Retrievers in August 2022.

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."

President

Senior // Economics

Emily grew up in Gambills, MD

Vice President & Women’s Freshman Bible Study Leader

Senior // Education

Roxy grew up in Mt. Airy, MD.

Treasurer & Men’s Bible Study Leader

Junior

Galen grew up in Beltsville, MD.

Favorite Catholic Retrievers memory: "Definitely the mission trip to Guatemala over Spring Break."

Advice for new students: "When you lose God, the self you knew is no longer, but when lost is found, a self appears that you never knew."

Secretary & Women’s Bible Study Leader

Sophomore

Genny grew up in Ellicott City, MD.

Liturgy Chair

Sophomore

Gavin grew up in Fallston, MD

Evangelization Chair & Men’s Freshman Bible Study Leader

Sophomore // Biology

Brandon grew up in Burtonsville, MD

Communication Chair & Women’s Bible Study Leader

Senior

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 with Emily."

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

Hospitality Chair & Men’s Bible Study Leader

Sophomore // Biology

Henry grew up in Ellicott City, MD

Service Chair

Sophomore

Regina grew up in Beltsville, MD

OCIA Coordinator

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.

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 offices is in ILSB.

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.