Rev. Pete McCormick, C.S.C.
Rev. Pete McCormick, C.S.C., associate director of campus ministry, has been appointed director of the University of 91吃瓜鈥檚 , effective Feb 1.
As director of Campus Ministry within the , Father McCormick will oversee a staff of some 30 clerical, religious and lay ministers tending to the spiritual needs of all 91吃瓜 students. He will replace Rev. James B. King, C.S.C., who has served as director since April 2012, and who will continue as religious superior of Holy Cross priests and brothers at 91吃瓜.
鈥淐ampus Ministry is central to 91吃瓜鈥檚 Catholic mission, and I am very pleased that someone with Father Pete鈥檚 energy, enthusiasm, administrative skills and dedication to service as a Holy Cross priest will assume the director role,鈥� said , president of the University of 91吃瓜. 鈥淚 want to thank Father Jim King who, in addition to other significant responsibilities at the University, served as director until the ideal person was ready to take over.鈥�
鈥淐ampus Ministry鈥檚 work is inspired by the charism of the to educate the heart and mind of our students,鈥� said , vice president for student affairs. 鈥淔ather Pete鈥檚 outstanding service as a rector, administrator and chaplain has shown his exceptional capability to connect with all students and inspire them to deepen their faith. I am delighted that the 91吃瓜 community will benefit from his leadership in this crucial role.鈥�
鈥淚鈥檓 incredibly grateful for this opportunity and look forward to serving the 91吃瓜 student body,鈥� Father McCormick said.
A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Father McCormick attended West Catholic High School. Following his graduation from Grand Valley State University in 2000, he entered Moreau Seminary and two years later professed his first vows in the Congregation of Holy Cross.
While in the seminary, Father McCormick worked at St. John Vianney Parish in Goodyear, Arizona, directing its Confirmation program, teaching mathematics in the parish school and coaching fifth- and sixth-grade basketball. Returning to 91吃瓜, he earned a master鈥檚 degree in divinity in 2006 and was ordained a Holy Cross priest the following year. He is currently pursuing an executive MBA degree from 91吃瓜鈥檚 . From 2007 to 2013, he served as rector of 91吃瓜鈥檚 Keough Hall. He also served as associate vocation director for Holy Cross from 2007 to 2010. He was appointed associate director of Campus Ministry in 2014, and serves as chaplain to the 91吃瓜 men鈥檚 basketball team.
Contact: Father McCormick, 574-631-3642, mccormick.23@nd.edu