Hall Staff

Br. Jacob Gorman, C.S.C.

Rector

Room: 115

Bio: Born and raised in Evansville, Indiana, Br. Jacob Gorman, C.S.C., first encountered the Congregation of Holy Cross in high school while on a campus visit to Notre Dame. After becoming better acquainted with the religious community, Br. Jacob entered Old College, the Congregation’s undergraduate seminary, and graduated from Notre Dame in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and theology. Following a year in Colorado Springs, he professed his first vows with Holy Cross and began his theology studies. During that time, Br. Jacob worked closely with Campus Ministry, taught English in Bangladesh, worked as a middle school math teacher in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and served as Assistant Rector in Dunne Hall. Br. Jacob graduated from Notre Dame with his Master of Divinity in May 2025, and began as Rector of Carroll Hall during the 2025-2026 academic year. He will profess his final vows with the Congregation of Holy Cross in August, 2026.

Contact: jgorman7@nd.edu

Fr. Mike Connors, C.S.C.

Priest in Residence

Room: 217

Bio: Fr. Mike Connors, C.S.C., is a Holy Cross priest originally from the Chicago area. A pastoral and practical theologian as well as a homiletician, his interests span the wide range of practices that shape the Christian Church. He joined the faculty of the Theology Department at the University of Notre Dame in 1997. Fr. Mike earned his undergraduate degree in American History from Illinois College. He professed final vows in the Congregation of Holy Cross in September 1983 and was ordained to the priesthood in April 1984. After several years in parish ministry, he pursued doctoral studies at Regis College in Toronto, focusing on spirituality and inculturation.

Fr. Mike has lived on the second floor of Carroll Hall since 1999.

Contact: mconnors@nd.edu

Jake Harsch

Assistant Rector

Bio: Jake was born and raised in South Bend, IN, and completed his undergraduate studies at Holy Cross, where he majored in Business with a double minor in Marketing and Philosophy. While at Holy Cross, he served as a Resident Assistant and Co-President of the Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society. He is now pursuing an M.S. in Finance at the Mendoza College of Business. In his free time, Jake enjoys lifting weights, listening to music, and keeping up with his favorite sports teams: Notre Dame, the Indianapolis Colts, and Liverpool FC. He is excited to join and serve the Carroll Hall community this year and always enjoys a good conversation—so don’t hesitate to say hello.

Contact: jharsch@nd.edu

Max Amend

Assistant Rector

Bio: From San Jose, California, Max graduated from Notre Dame in 2026, majoring in English with a supplemental major in Education, Schooling, and Society. During his senior year, he served as an RA in Carroll Hall. He was also a tutor with the ND Writing Center and a member of ND Club Running. When not in Carroll, he can most likely be found running or studying in Hesburgh Library. He enjoys exploring campus, running through South Bend, and venturing out to Michigan. his free time, Max enjoys exploring the outdoors, playing the violin, and spending time at the beach. He is always happy to connect, whether you need help with a paper, want to chat about classes or campus life, or are simply looking for someone to talk to (or grab a snack!).

Contact: mamend@nd.edu