Meet the Seminary Staff
The formation programs of the United States Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross are led by religious committed to helping men mature and develop in all areas of their discernment and formation. They bring to their work a diverse wealth of life and ministerial experiences in Holy Cross that they draw upon to form our men into priests and brothers with hope to bring to the Church and the world.
We invite you to meet staffs of Moreau Seminary, the Holy Cross Novitiate, and Old College Undergraduate Seminary.
Moreau Seminary Staff
Fr. Peter Jarret, C.S.C.
Superior and Rector, Moreau Seminary
Father Peter Jarret, C.S.C., is the Superior and Rector of Moreau Seminary. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1986 and was awarded a Master of Divinity in 1991. Following his ordination in 1992, Fr. Pete served as Parochial Vicar at Christ the King Catholic Church in South Bend, Ind., until 1995 when he was named Pastor of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Granger, Ind. From 2001 to 2006, he served as Rector of Keough Hall at Notre Dame and also as Associate Rector of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart (2002-03) and Counselor to the President (2003-05). Since 1998, he has taught in the Graduate School of Theology at Notre Dame and in 2006 was named Religious Superior for the Holy Cross priests and brothers at Notre Dame. During his tenure as Religious Superior, Fr. Pete served on the Board of Trustees for the University of Notre Dame and was named a Fellow of the University. He has been at Moreau Seminary since 2010.
Fr. Stephen Kempinger, C.S.C.
Assistant Superior, Moreau Seminary Director, Postulant Program
Father Stephen Kempinger, C.S.C., a native of Indianapolis, is currently the Assistant Superior of Moreau Seminary and Director of the Postulant Program. Ordained in 2001, his ministry has focused on the education apostolate. He has served as a teacher, principal and most recently as Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. He continues his work in Catholic education as a consultant with the National Catholic Education Association in Washington, DC. Fr. Steve is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame with an undergraduate degree in Geology and Secondary Education. He completed his theology studies at the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Tex., followed by graduate and doctoral work in education at Loyola University of Chicago and Indiana University.
Fr. Francis T. Cafarelli, C.S.C.
Formation Staff, Moreau Seminary
Father Francis T. Cafarelli, C.S.C., currently serves as a member of the Formation Staff at Moreau Seminary and teaches the Faith and Traditions course for Postulants to help them prepare for both the Novitiate and, following the Novitiate year, for full-time study in the Master of Divinity program at the University of Notre Dame. Ordained in 1965 for the Eastern Province of Priests and Brothers, Fr. Frank has worked in apostolates sponsored by both the Eastern and Indiana Provinces of Holy Cross, which recently merged to form the United States Province of Priests and Brothers. He began his ministry at the high school level in Connecticut and New York and, after further studies, served in various administrative positions and assisted with residence life at the University of Notre Dame. During these years, he also helped with formation at Moreau Seminary. His wealth of experience allows him to make a significant contribution to the Formation Staff today.
Fr. Charlie Kohlerman, C.S.C.
Formation Staff – Moreau Seminary
Father Charlie Kohlerman, C.S.C., who currently serves on the Formation Staff of Moreau Seminary, is a 1958 graduate of the University of Notre Dame and was ordained to the priesthood in June 1963. He served for a number of years at Notre Dame High School for Boys in Niles, Ill., both as a teacher and administrator, and from 1969-71 as the school’s principal. In 1987 he was assigned to the staff of Fatima Retreat Center at Notre Dame and spent the next 12 years there preaching retreats and parish missions. In 1999 Fr. Charlie was appointed Assistant Steward (Treasurer) of the Province and also joined the Formation Staff of Moreau Seminary. In 2003, he was appointed the Religious Superior of Holy Cross House (the medical facility for our priests and brothers at Notre Dame) and served in that position for six years. At the end of his term at Holy Cross House, he returned to the Formation Staff at Moreau Seminary where he continues to serve. In July of 2012, Fr. Charlie was appointed Superior of Our Lady of Fatima House at Notre Dame, a residence for Holy Cross religious.
Fr. Brad Metz, C.S.C.
Formation Staff, Moreau Seminary
Father Brad Metz, C.S.C. holds both a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology (‘96) and a Master of Divinity (‘01) degree from the University of Notre Dame. Since his ordination in 2002, he has served as a Hall Director and Assistant Director for Faith Formation in Campus Ministry at the University of Portland, as well as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Parish in South Bend, Ind., at Holy Redeemer Parish in Portland, Ore., and at Holy Cross and St. Stanislaus Parish in South Bend, Ind. In 2010 Fr. Brad joined the Formation Staff at Moreau Seminary while pursuing a Master’s degree in Non-Profit Administration at the University of Notre Dame. In addition to his work on the Formation Staff and assisting with vocation efforts on campus, Fr. Brad also serves as Rector of Fisher Hall at Notre Dame.
Rev. Peter Rocca, C.S.C.
Formation Staff – Moreau Seminary
Father Peter Rocca, C.S.C., a native of Chicago, was ordained a priest in 1974. During his deacon year and first three years of priesthood, he served as Parochial Vicar at St. Ignatius, Martyr Parish in Austin, Tex. From 1977-1980 he attended The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., where he earned two Masters’ degrees, one in Liturgical Studies, the other in Liturgical Music. Since 1980, Fr. Rocca has served as Director of Liturgy at Moreau Seminary, and assisted on the Formation Staff there. In addition, he served as Associate Rector of Sacred Heart Church at Notre Dame from 1980 to 1984, after which he was appointed Assistant Vice President for Student Services at the University from 1984-1997. In 1997 he became Rector of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at Notre Dame, a position he currently holds. Since 1984, Fr. Rocca has also served as the general editor of the Ordo for the Liturgy of the Hours and the Celebration of the Eucharist, published for every diocese in the United States by Paulist Press. He also serves as a Consultant for the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops’ Committee on Divine Worship, and annually prepares the liturgical calendar for the United States.
Holy Cross Novitiate Staff
Fr. Kevin Russeau, C.S.C.
Novice Master
Father Kevin Russeau, C.S.C. is Superior and Novice Master of the Holy Cross Novitiate in Cascade, Colo. As a college freshman at Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, Ind., he entered the Old College Undergraduate Seminary in the fall of 1992. Fr. Kevin received his undergraduate degree in History from the University of Notre Dame in 1996, where he also earned a Master of Divinity in 2000. Following his ordination to the priesthood in April, 2001, Fr. Kevin served as Parochial Vicar at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church in Phoenix, Ariz. for two years before joining the Office of Vocations as Associate Director in 2002. The same year he was named to the Board of Trustees for Holy Cross College, where he also taught undergraduate theology and assisted with campus ministry. In addition to his work with the Office of Vocations, Fr. Kevin was named Director of the Old College Undergraduate Seminary in 2004, where he served until his current assignment in 2010.
Fr. Donald Dilg, C.S.C.
Assistant Novice Master
Father Donald Dilg, C.S.C., who currently serves as Assistant Novice Master at the Holy Cross Novitiate in Colorado, has been associated with the Congregation of Holy Cross most of his life. He was baptized at Holy Trinity Parish in Chicago, and graduated from Notre Dame High School in Niles, Ill., when both of these institutions were staffed by Holy Cross religious. Fr. Don graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1969 with a degree in Speech and Drama, and received his Master of Theology degree from the University in 1973. Since his ordination in 1975, Fr. Don has ministered in six different parishes, as Parochial Vicar or as Pastor. He also worked for four years in Campus Ministry at St. Francis High School in Mountain View Calif., staffed by the Holy Cross Brothers. Fr. Don began his current assignment in 2010.
Old College Undergraduate Seminary Staff
Fr. Stephen Lacroix, C.S.C.
Director, Old College Undergraduate Seminary
Father Stephen Lacroix, C.S.C., currently serves as Director of the Old College Undergraduate Seminary. Originally from Sugar Land, Tex., Fr. Steve received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Trinity University in San Antonio (’94) and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Arizona (’00). Following his ordination to the priesthood in 2008, Fr. Steve served two years as Parochial Vicar at Christ the King Catholic Church in South Bend, Ind., prior to his appointment as Director of Old College in 2010.
Brother Edward Luther, C.S.C.
Procurator, Old College Undergraduate Seminary
Brother Edward Luther, C.S.C. has served on the Formation Staff at Old College since 1998. A native of Wisconsin, Brother Ed professed vows in the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1946. He was trained in kitchen management and spent many years supervising the kitchen at Moreau Seminary. His next assignment was at the University of Notre Dame where he served as Rector of Morrissey Hall and then of Fisher Hall for almost 20 years, prior to beginning his tenure at Old College. In addition to formation work, Br. Ed is highly regarded by the men of Old College for his skill in the kitchen, particularly his generosity in providing baked goods. Specialties include sourdough bread and cinnamon rolls.