As Assistant Vice President for Campus Ministry, Rev. Pete McCormick, C.S.C. helps infuse the sacred into the everyday at Notre Dame, seamlessly connecting the University’s Catholic tradition with the dynamic and diverse experiences of students. Father Pete’s joyful presence and genuine connection to the student body have made him one of the most beloved and influential figures on campus.

In this episode of For Good, Father Pete reflects on the profound opportunities for evangelization that Notre Dame provides. From offering dorm Masses with the promise of banana bread to serving as chaplain for the men’s basketball team, he shares how his ministry at Notre Dame involves meeting students on their terms and building bonds of trust in order to plant the seeds of faith. Join us as Father Pete discusses how he approaches his leadership role with humility and why Campus Ministry at Notre Dame continues to be his true calling.

00:00 Meet Father Pete

3:31 Integration of Sacred and Sport at Notre Dame

5:54 Seeking Meaningful Connections with Students

13:23 The Log Chapel: A Powerful and Historic Space

16:20 Rekindling Faith to Combat Disaffiliation

19:17 Campus Ministry Programs 

21:07 Pod Quad Podcast

22:54 Being Team Chaplain for Notre Dame Men’s Basketball

27:27 Rectorship and Residence Hall Life

29:00 Weddings, Baptisms, and Funerals: Bringing People Together

31:10 Serving as a Disciple of Christ

32:17 Beauty of the Advent Season