Vocation Staff
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Rev. James Gallagher, C.S.C.
Director, Office of Vocations
Fr. James Gallagher, C.S.C., newly appointed Director of the Office of Vocations, joined the Vocation Team in 2008 as Associate Director following two years at the University of Portland working in Campus Ministry and Residence Life. A native of South Bend, Indiana, Fr. Jim earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering (’98) and a Master of Divinity degree (’06) from the University of Notre Dame prior to his ordination in 2007. In addition to serving as Vocation Director, Fr. Jim is also priest-in-residence in Zahm Hall at Notre Dame.
Rev. Ralph Haag, C.S.C.
Associate Director, Office of Vocations
Fr. Ralph Haag, C.S.C., born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, earned his
undergraduate degree from Creighton University in 1998 and a Master of Divinity degree from the University of Notre Dame in 2003. He was ordained in 2004 and served as an associate pastor in Phoenix, Arizona at a Holy Cross parish. In 2006, he returned to the University of Notre Dame as rector of St Edward’s Hall and the director of Hispanic Ministry. Fr. Ralph joins the Vocation Team as Associate Director.
Rev. Peter McCormick, C.S.C.
Assistant Director, Office of Vocations
Fr. Peter McCormick, C.S.C., the oldest of six children, was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He received his undergraduate degree from Grand Valley State University and joined the Candidate Program at Moreau Seminary in 2000. Fr. Pete earned a Master of Divinity degree from the University of Notre Dame in 2006 and was ordained to the priesthood in April, 2007. In addition to his work with the Office of Vocations, Fr. Pete is also rector of Keough Hall at Notre Dame.
Mrs. Barbara Carlson
Office Manager
Barbara Carlson has worked in the Office of Vocations since 2000. She is a life-long parishioner of St. Joseph Parish in South Bend, which is served by priests of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Barb and her husband, Bill, have four grown children and nine grandchildren.
Rita Wilson
Applications Coordinator
Rita Wilson joined the Vocation Staff in 2009. The 7th of 8 children, she was born and raised in South Bend and graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1992. She and her husband Kevin have two young daughters.
Vocation Mentors
- Rev. Gary S. Chamberland, C.S.C., University of Portland, Portland, OR
- Rev. John E. Conley, C.S.C., University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
- Rev. Harry C. Cronin, C.S.C., Holy Cross Center, Berkeley, CA
- Rev. Louis A. DelFra, C.S.C., University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
- Rev. Andrew M. Gawrych, C.S.C., St John Vianney Parish, Goodyear, AZ
- Rev. Richard C. Hockman, C.S.C., King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Rev. Daniel R. Kayajan, C.S.C., St. Rita Parish, Dade City, FL
- Rev. Stephen M. Koeth, C.S.C., Holy Redeemer Parish, Portland, OR
- Rev. Stephen A. Lacroix, C.S.C., Christ the King Parish, South Bend, IN
- Rev. Thomas F. Lemos, C.S.C., Holy Cross Novitiate, Cascade, CO
- Rev. James R. Martin, C.S.C., St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Austin, TX
- Rev. Donald P. McNeill, C.S.C., St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Chicago, IL
- Rev. Frank J. Murphy, C.S.C., University of Portland, Portland, OR
- Rev. Peter J. Pacini, C.S.C., Valley Missionary Program, Coachella, CA
- Rev. Daniel J. Parrish, C.S.C., University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
- Rev. George Piggford, C.S.C., Stonehill College, North Easton, MA
- Rev. James T. Preskenis, C.S.C., Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales Parish, Bennington, VT
- Rev. Eric J. Schimmel, C.S.C., St. John Vianney Parish, Goodyear, AZ
- Rev. William A. Wack, C.S.C., St. Ignatius Martyr Parish, Austin, TX
- Rev. Peter J. Walsh, C.S.C., St. Thomas More Catholic Center, Yale University, New Haven, CT
- Rev. Nathan D. Wills, C.S.C., Holy Redeemer Church, Madison, WI
- Rev. Robert A. Wiseman, C.S.C., St. Jerome Parish, Largo, FL