“All are most welcome.”
Each student is welcomed into the “Notre Dame Family” in a local and immediate way in his or her residence hall. Every residence is guided by a specially selected and trained staff who take on the profound responsibility of building community, fostering inclusion, and ministering to the individual needs of residents.
Rector
“pastor, disciplinarian, cruise director.”
What is a rector? The term “rector” has a unique meaning at Notre Dame. Rectors include priests and brothers of the Congregation of Holy Cross—the founding order of the University—women and men from other religious orders, and lay women and men. Most are trained in ministry and education.
S/he lives in the building full-time and sets the standard for communal life, counsels and advises students as a confidante, and supervises the staff. At Carroll, every resident will be known to the rector by name. He hopes to build trust and respect, always supporting the deep friendships and bonds among Vermin.
Rick Mazzei
Rick Mazzei is a Massachusetts native who graduated from Notre Dame in 1978 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. While a student at Notre Dame, Rick was the goalie for the Notre Dame Lacrosse Club and served as the President of the club his senior year.
Rick has been a Catholic school educator for the past four decades, including a five-year stint as Principal of Our Lady of Grace School in Chelsea, Massachusetts; 30 years of service at Malden Catholic High School, an all-boys Xaverian Brothers school located outside Boston; and seven years serving as the Rector of Fisher Hall at the University of Notre Dame. At Malden Catholic, Rick served in many administrative roles, including Athletic Director and Admissions Director, and he also taught United States History. Also, during his time at Malden Catholic, Rick earned a Master of American History degree from Salem State University. For 33 years, Rick served as Head Boys Lacrosse Coach in Eastern Massachusetts, coaching at Beverly High School for sixteen years and founding the program at Malden Catholic High School. A member of the New England Lacrosse and Beverly High School Halls of Fame, Rick is the first coach in the state of Massachusetts to record 400 wins and is a member of the Malden Catholic Hall of Fame.
In July of 2014, Rick was appointed Rector of Fisher Hall and served the men of the Fisher community for seven years. Rick then served as the Rector of O’Neill Family Hall for the 2021-2022 academic year and has most recently served as the Staff in Residence in Baumer Hall while serving as the Acting Rector of both Farley and Breen Phillips in recent years.
Contact: rmazzei1@nd.edu
ASSISTANT RECTORS (ARs) are Notre Dame graduate students who serve in residence halls, living side-by-side with students. The Rector and two ARs form the Head Staff, assisting the Rector with general administration and working to ensure a healthy, safe, and vibrant learning community. Every evening one of the three Head Staff members is “on duty,” fully available to all the residents.
The 2024-2025 Assistant Rectors of Carroll Hall
Tristan Cooley
Tristan is a first year graduate student in theology hailing from East Montpelier, VT. Before moving to the Green Mountain State, he attended college at the New School University and CUNY Brooklyn College, earning a BFA in music performance and an MA in English literature, respectively. While living in New York, Tristan had a number of odd jobs, the strangest of which involved digging through garbage on a nightly basis (he’s always willing to talk trash). Most recently, however, he served as the librettist and creative director for The Passion by the Notre Dame Folk Choir, and is currently hard at work finishing a full length musical audio drama. Outside of creative and academic interests, he loves gardening, fishing, playing Bach flute sonatas, baking pretzels, and reading Chaucer. He’s thrilled to join Carroll Hall and to be a part of the Notre Dame community.
Zach Lebreiro
Zach, originally from Connecticut, grew up amidst the rich culture of Louisiana, just a short drive from New Orleans. His diverse upbringing has given him a broad perspective on life that is hard to miss. Zach is a first-generation college graduate who attended Emmanuel College in Boston, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and Political Science. Currently, Zach is carving out his future in the legal realm as a second-year law student at Notre Dame Law School. Balancing the rigors of law school, he also manages to fuel his passion for the arts and travel. Zach is a self-professed art enthusiast who loves fashion, architecture, paintings, photography, and films. His curious and adventurous spirit extends to his love for travel, always seeking to learn about others’ experiences and broaden his worldview. Zach is excited to be a part of the Carroll Hall community. He’s always game for a conversation and is keen to connect with everyone. With a friendly nod to the journey ahead, Zach looks forward to getting to know you and contributing positively to the Carroll Hall community.
RESIDENT ASSISTANTS (RAs)
- The elder brothers of Carroll Hall.
- Ministers, Professionals, Educators
To be an RA at Notre Dame is one of the most prestigious honors on campus. Chosen only from among the rising seniors, when possible, they are assigned to serve the community they have lived in for three years. RAs are mentors and leaders, truly on the front lines of building a sense of family in their hall. In Carroll, there is always at least one RA on duty every night, sometimes two. Residents seek them out for advice, support, or just someone to talk to.
Homesick? Need a video game partner? Suffering a tough break up? Looking to vent about that dreaded “Gen Chem” exam? Walk down the hall and find an RA.
The 2024-2025 Resident Assistants of Carroll Hall
Paul Capelli – The 1-2
Abraham Guadiano – 2-North
Abraham Guadiano is a Biochemistry and Philosophy minor. He is a member of the Biochem club and a volunteer leader for Young Life on campus and in the surrounding area. He is also very dedicated to his research with Harper Cancer Research Institute. Abraham hopes to pursue a career in research and plans to attend a graduate program. Around Carroll Hall, you can find Abraham hanging out in the lounge, talking with fellow vermin or running up a game of pool and studying in the den. His goals this year are to get to know the incoming First Years, get group climbing and gym activities going and creating an awesome Vermin community. (He is also a big fly fisher, hiker and photographer.)
Ryan Murray – 3rd Floor
Ryan Murray is from Abington, Massachusetts and is majoring in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Energy Studies. Ryan has previously done research in electrical engineering and enjoys taking the variety of classes offered in the major. Outside of class, Ryan is involved in Naval ROTC and is co-President of the American Nuclear Society on campus. In Carroll, he enjoys conversations with the Vermin and all sorts of hall events out on Far Quad. Ryan is excited to meet the new Vermin in Carroll.
Matt McCollum – 4th Floor
Matt McCollum is from Hammonton, New Jersey, and is studying International Economics and German, with a minor in Data Science. He is a member of the Notre Dame Folk Choir and German Club, and hopes to work in Europe someday soon. Matt loves music and playing piano, as well as spending time outside hiking or playing recreational sports with friends. He’s very grateful to have been welcomed into the Carroll Community and is excited to be a Vermin. Matt hopes to get to know the people in Carroll better and make his senior year the best one yet!
PRIEST-IN-RESIDENCE
Father Mike Connors, C.S.C.
Rev. Michael E. Connors, C.S.C., Th.D., is a pastoral theologian and homiletician. In 1997 he joined the faculty of the Theology Department at the University of Notre Dame, where he now also directs the John S. Marten Program in Homiletics and Liturgics. A native of the Chicago area, he majored in American History as an undergraduate at Illinois College. He made final profession in the Congregation of Holy Cross in September, 1983, and was ordained to the priesthood in April, 1984. After several years of parish ministry, he did doctoral studies in theology at Regis College in Toronto. Father Mike has lived on the second floor of Carroll Hall since 1999.
The son of a basketball coach, Father Mike continues to be a huge fan of the sport. But when it comes to baseball it’s White Sox all the way
PAST HALL STAFFS
2023-2024
Eric Styles, Rector
Zach Lebreiro, Assistant Rector
Tristan Cooley, Assistant Rector
Amani Shiferaw
Thomas Skellett
Sam Doty
Nick Daniel
2022-2023
Eric Styles, Rector
2020-2021
Eric Styles, Rector
Sam Pasmann, Assistant Rector
Logan Wishart, Assistant Rector
Weston Dell
Noah Mattapallil
Tommy Kacius
Andrew Fulwider
2019-2020
2018-2019
2017-2018
Eric Styles, Rector
David Morris, Assistant Rector
Dom Barceleau, Assistant Rector,
Chris Hull
Peter Chiang
Michael Junker
Ryan Mas
2016-2017
Eric Styles, Rector
Dom Barceleau, Assistant Rector
Mike Barrett, Assistant Rector
Ryan DiCicco
Mitch Meersman
Rob Myak
Chris Chin
2015-2016
Fr. Matt Kuczora, C.S.C., Rector
Erik Adams, Assistant Rector
Joe Guenther, Assistant Rector
Brendan Forte
Tim Olivier
Carter Boyd
Ben Willner
2014-2015
Fr. James Lewis, O’Carm, Rector
Erik Adams, Assistant Rector
Joseph Guenther, Assistant Rector
Stephen Claucherty
Eric Donahue
Will Raaf
Michael Silvernagel
2013-2014
Fr. James Lewis, O’Carm, Rector
Michael Beard, Assistant Rector
Ryan Glenn, Assistant Rector
Timothy Brazelton
William Hefferon
Michael Russell
Keon (Peter) Woo
2012-2013
Fr. James Lewis, O’Carm, Rector
Ryan Glenn, Assistant Rector
Guy Schwartz, Assistant Rector
Richard Estes
Jason Kippenbrock
Felipe Murguia
Michael Weiss
2011-2012
Fr. James Lewis, O’Carm, Rector
Colin Diamond, Assistant Rector
Michael Regan, Assistant Rector
Michael DeRusso
Aaron Patzwahl
John Sanders
Mitch Speer
2010-2011
Fr. James Lewis, O’Carm, Rector
Patrick Murren, Assistant Rector
Jason Steidl, Assistant Rector
Cody Borgstrom
Sam Russ
Rich Schroeder
Rob Wilson
2009-2010
Fr. James Lewis, O’Carm, Rector
Preston Carter, Assistant Rector
Patrick Murren, Assistant Rector
James Hrdlicka
Adam Miller
Michael Schmitt
Javier Soegaard
2008-2009
Fr. James Lewis, O’Carm, Rector
Matthew Palkert, Assistant Rector
Preston Carter, Assistant Rector
Robert Doone
Patrick Hagan
Mark McLaughlin
David Greene
2007-2008
Fr. James Lewis, O’Carm, Rector
Matthew Palkert, Assistant Rector
Brian Vassal, Assistant Rector
Peter Hadley
Karl Liebenauer
John Mulvahill
Michael O’Connor
2006-2007
Fr. James Lewis, O’Carm, Rector
Brian Kirzeder, Assistant Rector
Brian Vassal, Assistant Rector
Preston Carter
James Grace
Christopher Harris
Patrick Murren
2005-2006
Fr. James Lewis, O’Carm, Rector
Thomas Bushlack, Assistant Rector
Mark DeMott, Assistant Rector
David Di Lorenzo
Bill Jenesta
Brian Kirzeder
Ian Ward
2004-2005
Fr. James Lewis, O’Carm, Rector
Mark De Mott, Assistant Rector
Ryan Greenberg
Patrick Mc Quillan
Karsten Steinhauser
Vincent Versagli
2003-2004
Fr. James Lewis, O’Carm, Rector
Josef Reimer, Assistant Rector
Jacob Conger
Michael DeMuniz
Daniel Murphy
Elliot Poindexter
2002-2003
Fr. James Lewis, O’Carm, Rector
Josef Reimer, Assistant Rector
Jesus Flores
Son Nguyen
Kenneth Seifert
Thomas (T.J.) Tausch
2001-2002
Fr. James Lewis, O’Carm, Rector
George Rau Assistant Rector
Dominic Angiollo
Patrick Brennan
Mark DeMott
