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.

President & Men’s Bible Study Leader

Senior | 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."

Vice President & Women's Bible Study Leader

Senior | Mechanical Engineering

Emily grew up in Catonsville, Maryland, not far from UMBC.

Fun Fact: Emily has visited Texas more than 20 times.

Favorite Catholic Retrievers memory: "Bible study: getting to know awesome people and going deeper in my faith."

Advice for new students: "Invite Jesus into everything, surround yourself with good people, and be kind to yourself and others."

Secretary & Women’s Bible Study Leader

Senior

Kimberly grew up in Glen Burnie, MD.

Favorite Catholic Retrievers memory: "Exploring St. Louis at SEEK24!"

Advice for new students: "Surrendering to God and walking by His side will be the best decision of your life."

Treasurer

Sophomore

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."

Communication Chair & Women’s Bible Study Leader

Junior

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

Senior

Ebube grew up in Silver Spring, MD.

Favorite Catholic Retrievers memory: "Being a part of the women's bible study."

Advice for new students: "Don't be afraid to put yourself out there!"

Liturgy

Senior

Luis grew up in El Salvador.

Favorite Catholic Retrievers memory: "Having fun at Spring Retreat spending time with the Lord & strengthening friendships."

Advice for new students: "Always make time for God, once that relationship slips, everything else does as well."

Liturgical Music Chair & Men's Bible Study Leader

Senior | Computer Science

Ben grew up in Manchester, Maryland.

Fun Fact: People have often mistaken Ben for Ryan Gosling.

Favorite Catholic Retrievers memory: "Going on a men's hike last summer at the Great Falls."

Advice for new students: "Make friends with people you want to be like."

Service Chair

Senior | Financial Economics & Political Science

Regina grew up in Nigeria.

Fun fact: Regina is bilingual.

Favorite Catholic Retrievers memory: "Spring Retreat at Camp Wabanna."

Advice for new students: "Find friends who understand your struggle and support and motivate you to lean on Christ."

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.